Join us for an insightful conversation with Anuradha Jalan, the visionary founder of GreenCove, a cutting-edge sustainable co-working space. Discover how co-working spaces have surged in popularity in India post-COVID and why they are the future for startups. Learn about the importance of sustainability in office environments and how a happy workspace can boost productivity. Anuradha also shares her thoughts on why everyone should consider starting their own business and how co-working spaces are shaping the future of work. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on the evolution of workspaces and the rise of sustainable office solutions!
Website: greencovecoworking.com/
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00:00 - Introductory Question
00:14 - What is one important truth that Anuradha believes in? Does passion always align with your values?
02:30 - How Anuradha’s beliefs and value systems lead her to her current venture?
04:18 - What does “Impact Driven” mean?
05:30 - What are co-working spaces? How is sustainability relevant to co-working spaces?
07:40 - How do you make a workspace for more?
10:15 - Is there room for balance? Should there be a balance? Who’s responsible for balance?
11:43 - Are co-working spaces are the only way forward?
13:44 - How do you build a system where there is inclusivity as well as segregated space?
15:38 - Why are startups so important to Anuradha? Why is it so important that people do solve problems?
18:07 - Fragmented Demand and Fragmented Supply for the main clientele of Co-Working Spaces.
22:15 - How do you have a competitive edge in 10 years?
24:21 - Does first mover advantage exist? The Starbucks example
26:20 - If someone wishes to open a similar space, how can Anuradha and GreenCove help?
28:11 - What are monetary considerations that were taken when starting GreenCove?
29:55 - Major Learnings from starting GreenCove.
31:40 - What decisions have been made to make GreenCove sustainable?
33:00 - How do you measure the output of education?
34:13 - Tradition Time