The Vision Behind {FLOC} Future Leaders of Coworking
The coworking industry is dynamic, innovative, and growing at an unprecedented rate. Yet, as this field evolves, one challenge remains clear: how do we cultivate a sustainable future for coworking by attracting, retaining, and empowering the talent needed to lead the way?
Enter {FLOC} Future Leaders of Coworking, a peer community designed by and created for early to mid-career professionals with a shared mission to shape the future of coworking.
FLOC’s Mission
FLOC empowers early to mid-career professionals in the coworking industry to connect, collaborate, and lead with purpose. By fostering a supportive community, sharing innovative ideas, and championing professional growth, we aim to redefine the way the world works together.
At its core, FLOC values the existing leadership and resources that have laid the foundation for coworking’s success. We believe in honoring and leveraging this expertise while also paving the way for new voices and fresh perspectives to thrive.
The Four Pillars of FLOC’s Vision
Attract and Elevate Talent
The coworking industry needs passionate, innovative individuals who see the potential of flexible workspaces. FLOC aims to highlight opportunities within the sector, drawing in talented professionals from diverse backgrounds and retaining top talent through meaningful engagement and support.
FLOC also envisions meeting the next generation of coworking executives, owners, and entrepreneurs—individuals ready to take the reins and drive the industry forward. By creating opportunities to engage with and inspire these future leaders, we can ensure the continued vibrancy and evolution of coworking.
Facilitate Connection and Collaboration
Connection and collaboration are the cornerstones of coworking. FLOC fosters opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and cross-industry relationships, ensuring that professionals can exchange ideas and develop solutions that benefit the entire ecosystem. Our community encourages networking between early to mid-career professionals, creating meaningful connections that empower members to learn from each other, share resources, and grow together.
Leadership & Skill Development
Effective leadership and upskilling the existing workforce is essential to driving innovation and growth in coworking. FLOC prioritizes the development of leadership and skillsets among its members, equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to take on influential roles and lead the industry into the future. By encouraging mentorship and peer-to-peer connections, and offering access to educational programming and resources, FLOC creates an environment where members can learn from seasoned leaders, gain valuable insights, and support each other on their leadership journeys.
Increase Industry Exposure & Visibility
FLOC works to enhance industry exposure and interconnectedness across the next generation of coworking leaders by providing opportunities for emerging leaders to learn, spotlight their contributions, and participate in larger industry conversations. FLOC also aims to offer these networking opportunities for early to mid-career professionals, enabling them to build meaningful relationships and exchange ideas across the industry.
A Community Built at the Heart of the Industry
FLOC’s vision is deeply rooted in the connections made at the coworking industry’s most significant gatherings—the Global Workspace Association (GWA) and the Global Coworking UnConference (GCUC). These events provided the foundation for FLOC’s creation, allowing its founders and advisors to meet face-to-face and share their passion for shaping the industry’s future.
By encouraging ongoing dialogue between these in-person events, FLOC ensures that conversations don’t end when the conferences do. Instead, they evolve into actionable strategies, innovative projects, and lasting relationships that strengthen the coworking community year-round.
A Call to Action
As global coworking visibility continues to grow, the need for intentional, purposeful leadership development of the next generation becomes more urgent. FLOC invites you to join this movement. Let’s build the future of coworking together—one leader, one idea, and one collaboration at a time.
