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One Week of Coliving: My Key Takeaways From Werk1
For one week, I lived and worked at Werk1 and got to know the community. In closing, I look back on my encounters with founders, employees, and coworkers, and on what stands out most in my memory of daily coliving life.
One Week of Coliving: How Startups Grow at Werk1
On my final day at Werk1, I change perspectives once again: In the Startup Hub, I learn how young companies are supported from their application to their next growth stage. And founder Laurenz tells me what Werk1 feels like from a startup’s point of view.
One Week of Coliving: How Coworking Works at Werk1
On day 3 of my coliving experiment, I trade the apartment for the coworking space. During a tour of Werk1 and a conversation with Community Events Manager Ines, I learn who works here, how the community connects, and why chance plays an important role in the process.
A Week of Coliving: In Conversation with the Man Behind Werk1
Today was the first major item on my schedule for the week: an interview with Robert Richter, CEO of Werk1. I was eager to hear what he had to say about the history, vision, and future of this place—and above all, what role coliving plays in it.
One Week of Coliving: Settling in at Werk1
My coliving experiment at Werk1 has begun. Over the coming days, I’ll be living and working in the heart of Munich’s Werksviertel. But before diving into the everyday life of the community, the first order of business is: settling in, unpacking, and exploring the new surroundings.
A Week of Coliving: I’m Moving into Werk1
Next week, I’m swapping my usual home for an apartment in the Werksviertel, right by Munich’s Ostbahnhof. For five days, I will be part of the coliving community at Werk1. My goal: to look behind the scenes of a place where Munich’s startup future is being shaped.
Werk1 opens Munich’s first coliving concept
With an official ceremony followed by a summer party, the Munich startup center celebrated the opening of its new Werk1.4 building. With the new coliving, Werk1 wants to support startups in bringing employees from around the world to Munich.
