How COHatch went from an accidental coworking space to a 44-space network, and where they're going next. In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, host Hector Kolonas welcomes Ryan Fogelman, co-founder of COhatch. They discuss the serendipitous origins of COhatch, their initial ventures into coworking, and the incredible growth from one accidental space to over 40 locations across the U.S. Ryan shares insights into the COhatch community, including the Boost and Give Scholarship programs designed to empower entrepreneurs and nonprofits. They also delve into Ryan's personal ventures, Fire Rover and Stick Grip, and how coworking played a pivotal role in their development. Lastly, Ryan reveals the ambitious Startup Village project in Dublin, Ohio, aiming to create a tight-knit, supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:46 The Origin Story of COhatch 03:03 COhatch's Growth and Expansion 03:52 Ryan's Role and Personal Journey 06:39 The Boost and Gift Scholarship Programs 12:57 Building Fire Rover and Other Ventures 18:24 The Startup Village Project 22:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Ryan Fogelman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjayfogelman The Everyday Entrepreneur Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-everyday-entrepreneur-7238522004595732481 COhatch Impact Scholarship Information and Application: https://www.cohatch.com/impact/ The 🔥 Fire Safety Report 🔥 Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/%F0%9F%94%A5-fire-safety-report-%F0%9F%94%A5-6897330434980880384 As always, check out ThisWeekInCoworking.com for summaries on what you may have missed from across the coworking world each week.