Thread by @mehulshahca

Today, would like to share the thought process and inspiration behind building the South Gujarat's first #Coworking @ikoverk

Coworking Spaces are Plug and Play offices for #Startups, #Freelances, #Consultants and #SMEs but we wanted to build something more- a Community (1/n)

As you enter, you with find a Large Front desk with volunteers to guide you and onboard you for a 7 Days Free Trial amidst the aroma of Coffee and chirping of fellow coworkers discussing new ideas.

#Connect #Collaborate #Celebrate is the motto.

On the Front desk, you fill an intuitive Map of @ikoverk along with Sign which reads - "Remember, when you enter the door to the Right, you will enter the War Room" because everyone here is a hustler, an innovator and a true warrior.

Once you enter the War Zone, you will find positive vibes around 40+ Ventures building itself independently yet collaboratively.

Its your space. Sit anywhere.

Decorate your desks. Focus on work. Be yourself.

#Coworking #Warzone #Hotdesk

Coworking Spaces houses a Community Library where members can read, donate or borrow books or just play board games.

There can be planned Book Reading Clubs, Book Launch Events etc.

#CoworkingSpaces #Library

I came, I saw , I ikoverk'd.

There are Break-Out Rooms where you can work lazily using sleek laptop stands or just have a power nap.

#Coworking #Offices

Collesium is Open Terrace area where anyone in city can drop in the evenings and work or conduct meetings. No questions asked.

Evenings are airy with beautiful Swings made out of old chairs.

It houses a Think Tank - a cosy 9 seater conference room accessible to non-members.

There are Days where the same Colosseum is redesigned into an Event Space with Fireside chats, Workshops, Open Mics, Music concerts and Movie nights and Game Nights.

( So Missing these days)

#Openmic #Surat

The Private Cabins are named as #Ninja #Transformers #Spartans #Centurions #Avengers etc for team of warriors and the same is reflected in customised Art work as well.

#Artwork #KungFuPanda

There is "Wall of Inspiration" and then there is a "Mentor Wall" where eminent personalities of the city commit some time for 121 mentoring to guide young entrepreneurs on areas GST, Trademark, Patents, Startup Recognition, Sales, Marketing , Blogging, Branding etc.

Then then we have our own "iKoVerk Etiquettes"

Read it, you will love it!

Yes, this #COVIDSecondWave has put on our plans for the Startups, Freelancers and Consultants for the Surat city on hold but we are determined to serve the community!

Your blessings and feedback would help!

#Surat