Florian Wienbrügge’s Post

🚀 INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF PLACEMAKING (JOIN ME!) For the last year and a half, I have been working as a Non-Executive Director for Wild Streets, a really exciting #climate #tech #startup. As someone involved in making places for people and the planet, and reimagining what cities can and should be, I was instinctively drawn to it. The founders Ascha Lychett Pedersen & Jai Sandhu have done an incredible job establishing data and knowledge partnerships and building an impressive network for distribution and future tech collaborations. They have the capacity to make #WildStreets a high-impact organization. If you’re not familiar with them already, Wild Streets is a subscription (SaaS) software for professionals and the public sector. It offers visualisation tools for 4D design, public consultation, and planning with trees as infrastructure. It’s without a doubt the next frontier in urban placemaking. There’s a lot more to it and you can find out more here 👉 https://wildstreets.com/ Today, we’re launching a limited early-stage (SEIS-approved) investment round. We’re looking for 20 visionary people willing to invest £5K who share our belief that cities can be ecological hotspots, with huge low-carbon benefits, and for our collective well-being too. I have already invested myself and I hope you will join me as an early-stage funder and become a member of the "Seed Collective". Helping to sew the seeds of Wild Streets and enabling it to bloom. The renowned app developer Set Snail are shareholders in the journey too, and we are ready to make an advanced prototype to enable pre-sales and pave the way for seed funding. You can read more about the investment opportunity here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiTZRmHy I hope you're as excited as I am. Get in touch and we can have a call with the founding team to answer questions and give the whole story.

Yesterday's garages are today's bedrooms, living rooms, or even kitchens. 🏡   To start my entrepreneurial journey with Besso, I don’t need anything else than a laptop, strong Wi-Fi, and a vision. Forget Silicon Valley garages; I'm bootstrapping right from my improvised home office. 🥾⬆ It’s not about the resources but the resourcefulness. It’s not about the place but the passion. No matter where you start, you can dream big and scale fast. 🚀 Here's to all the daring dreamers out there! Building on this adaptability and agility, Besso is being built with a remote-first, global-by-design approach. We're fostering a culture of flexibility, diversity, and inclusion right from the get-go, breaking down geographical barriers and embracing the future of work. Because at Besso, we believe great ideas can come from anywhere, anytime. 🌎💡 Follow our journey at #Besso as we make trade regulation easy to navigate and untangle global value chains for the benefit of inclusiveness and sustainability. Feel free to reach out or share your own #HomeOfficeRevolution stories. #RemoteFirst #HomeOfficeRevolution #StartupLife #DreamBig

🏢 Prop Tech Unpacked: A Lesson from Frontdesk Just came across the story of Frontdesk, a US prop tech startup that chose a rather unconventional path to notify its entire workforce—via a 2-minute Meet call, letting go of over 200 employees. Ouch. 🤯 It got me thinking, there has to be a better way to handle such news, right? Severance packages, maybe? I'm not an expert, but empathy could go a long way. Frontdesk's model of leasing and furnishing over 1000 apartments for short-term rentals seems ambitious, but the upfront costs, capital expenditures, and the unpredictability of demand and rates proved challenging. It echoes the cautionary tale of WeWork, doesn't it? Lease, furnish, rent—it sounds straightforward until it's not. Prop tech ventures like these raise questions about the real impact of tech in spaces that traditionally required human touch. We've seen the pitfalls. How far can technology truly revolutionize leasing and property management? 🌐💭 #PropTech #BusinessStrategies #HumanTouchInTech

'Location, Location, Location' isn’t just a phrase—it’s about creating futures and seizing opportunities! 🏡 Every home tells a story; make yours powerful with the right spot. #LocationMatters #RealEstate #StartNow

I will not talk about Colive securing €300 million in funding, that's for news outlets to cover. But I will analyze the fundamentals of the company ➡️ Colive offers "coliving" - furnished, all-inclusive shared apartments/houses for young professionals. ➡️ It manages 650 rooms across Brussels, Paris, Lille, and Lisbon. ➡️ Colive handles everything - check-ins, cleaning, WiFi, Netflix, etc. This "premium" model yields 95-100% occupancy. ➡️ Rent averages between €1250-1350 per room in Paris. Expansion to suburbs will offer more affordable options. ➡️ Minimum 3-month leases offer flexibility. ➡️ The startup purchases properties, then earns revenue from rent commissions and long-term sales. Now profitable. ➡️ Colive adds value by: (1) Easing housing for mobile young professionals, (2) Offering flexible leasing, (3) Providing full-service experience, (4) Developing community living. So my takeaway, Colive is capitalizing on fundamental shifts in housing preferences, especially among young urban professionals. The startup's coliving model taps into rising demand for flexible, community-focused living arrangements in cities. Strong 95-100% occupancy rates across its existing units demonstrate Colive has struck a product-market fit by addressing this urban demographic's needs. In the long run, Colive can continue adding value by providing a turnkey housing solution optimized for millennials and Gen Z. Its short-term leases and frictionless experience offer the flexibility lacking in traditional 12-month leases. By removing the hassle from renting and facilitating connections through shared spaces, Colive is positioned to sustainably enhance urban living as attitudes evolve. #coliving #proptech #realestate #startup #housing #rental #community #startups #venturecapital #vcfunding #professionals #millenials #innovation Nils Bokanowski Laurent Rabinowitch

Brooklyn's skyline is changing, and so is its economic landscape. 🏙️ The tech boom has sparked a surge in startups choosing Brooklyn as their home base. And you know what follows? Increased demand for commercial spaces - a real estate investor's dream scenario. As an expert in Brooklyn's vibrant real estate market, I've seen warehouses turn into bustling tech hubs and derelict buildings transform into trendy co-working spaces. It's the Great Brooklyn Expansion, and it's accelerating in 2024. But where exactly should you consider investing? 🤔 Here's your strategic guide: 🔹 Tech Triangle: DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard are leading the way. Their proximity to Manhattan and the growing tech scene makes them prime locations for startups. 🔹 Industrial Spaces: Gowanus and Bushwick, with their spacious warehouses, are perfect for creative and tech industries craving room to innovate. 🔹 Retail Renaissance: Williamsburg and Greenpoint are seeing a revival of retail spaces driven by an influx of professionals and tourists. If you're a business owner looking to expand, a landlord seeking to diversify, or a relocation business eyeing Brooklyn's promise, now's the time to capitalize on this momentum. I assist businesses to lease or buy the perfect commercial space, whether you need an office, a restaurant location, a warehouse, or a retail base to launch your vision in Brooklyn. Let's explore the opportunities that lie within Brooklyn's thriving corridors. 🚀 Are you ready to join the Brooklyn expansion? Drop your thoughts below! #BrooklynTech #RealEstateInvestment #CommercialSpaces #Startups 🔎 Know more about how this tech boom can benefit your investment portfolio? Let’s connect.

🌆✨ "Toronto's Street Secrets: Where Curiosity Meets Logic" ✨🌆 During a leisurely stroll with my daughter through our vibrant neighborhood, right at the intersection of Yonge Street (runs South-North) and Bloor Street (runs East-West), also where the two major subway lines converge 🚇. My daughter, Aarini, asked a seemingly simple question that led us on a fascinating journey. Aarini noticed that as you move away from Yonge Street, numbering of the blocks start as 1 Bloor St East or West, and go up as you move away. Even numbers on the North side and odd on the South side of each street intersecting the Yonge Street. She wondered if there was more to these addresses than meets the eye. 🤔 What we figured is very similar to how people in the ancient era might have unraveled the logic of #trigonometry while observing the shadows of objects, with the help of algebra. 🌅 Here's the exciting part! 🧮🛣️ This numbering system isn't just limited to Yonge and Bloor Streets; it's a city-wide phenomenon in #Downtown Toronto. It's like a secret code that lets you quickly figure out the distance between any two addresses. For example, if you're at 300 Yonge Street and want to get to 700 Yonge Street, you don't need to pull out Google Maps; it's a simple calculation: 400 blocks x 2 yards = 800 yards. 📏 Trivia: Canada made its first formal switch from imperial to metric units on April 1, 1975, the first day weather reports gave temperatures in degrees Celsius, rather than Fahrenheit. Many did not take kindly to the change. But there's more to this than just street smarts. It's a lesson that applies to everything, including startups. Whether you're doing urban planning or launching a new business, having a solid foundation is the key to success. 🌟💪 So, next time as you wander through Toronto's neighborhoods, take a moment to appreciate the genius behind. It's a reminder of the importance of getting started on the right foot, whether in our city or in the world of startups. 🏗️🏙️ 🇨🇦 #Toronto #UrbanPlanning #StrongFoundations #StartupSuccess #CityWisdom #Innovation #CuriousMinds #CityOfToronto #WorldOfStarups #KidsWisdom #ChildsPerspective City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

🚀 Did you know that Dumbo is home to 25% of NYC’s tech firms? With 500 tech and creative companies packed into just 10 blocks, it’s the heartbeat of innovation in Brooklyn! 🏙️ HOW DID IT ALL START? Back in the day, Dumbo was filled with warehouses and factories. Fast forward to the late 70s and 80s, and artists started moving in for the spacious lofts and affordable rents. This influx of creativity set the stage for a massive transformation. 🎨 THE TECH BOOM: By the 2000s, tech companies saw Dumbo’s potential. Here’s why: 👉 PRIME LOCATION: Just a quick subway ride to Manhattan, Dumbo offers easy access to the big city without the Manhattan price tag. 🚇 👉COOL OFFICE SPACES: Those old industrial buildings? They became trendy, open-plan offices perfect for startups. 🏢 👉 CREATIVE VIBES: The neighborhood’s artsy roots created a unique, collaborative atmosphere that tech innovators couldn’t resist. 💡 - - - - - - - - THE VIBRANT TECH SCENE TODAY Now, Dumbo is buzzing with tech startups, co-working spaces, and innovation hubs. It’s a hotspot for tech events and networking, making it a prime location for anyone in the industry. 🌟 #Dumbo #NYCRealEstate #TechRealEstate #BrooklynRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #OfficeSpaces #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateTrends #CreativeOfficeSpaces #UrbanRealEstate #TechDistrict #RealEstateInnovation #RealEstateGrowth #BrooklynProperty #WorkspaceTransformation

Startup 101: Proving Concepts Through Action 🚀. As many of you might know, my journey in the realm of space management goes back to ArmorActive and continues with PowerBx, a venture dedicated to the enhancing collaboration of culture and community in space. 🏦 This evolution inspired my newest company - MySpaceAgent! 🌟 Here's a quick breakdown: What's SpaceAgent? At its heart, it's a software-enhanced service designed for landlords. It blends community, culture, and technology to showcase commercial spaces in a fresh, engaging way, fitting seamlessly into the modern work paradigm. Why it Matters Now? Commercial real estate is morphing. The line between office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use spaces is blurring, and the years ahead will show a massive change of hands. SpaceAgent eases the transition while increasing Net Operating Income for owners. 📢 So, here's my beta-test: I have a private office and 1500SF of warehouse space available NOW in our downtown SLC co-warehouse. This initiative is my real-world attempt to demonstrate the value of SpaceAgent Here's My Ask: If you're a business in Utah, seeking a dynamic space around dynamic people that BUILD, reach out. Let's make some magic happen! Slide into my DMs or drop a comment below for details. ✨ #SpaceAgent #CommercialRealEstate #HybridWork #CoWarehouse #UtahBusiness

Are you tired of the same old, uninspiring workspaces? It's time to break free and elevate your workspace game with Spring House Coworking! 🚀💼 Step into a whole new realm of creativity and productivity as our meticulously designed interiors inspire and impress, paying attention to every little detail. At Spring House Coworking, we understand that your workspace is more than just a place to work; it's your creative sanctuary, your haven for innovation. That's why we've carefully curated spaces that exude personality and charm, reflecting the passion and diversity of our dynamic community of professionals. And it doesn't stop there! Our top-notch amenities are carefully designed to make your workdays smoother and more enjoyable. From high-speed internet and fully equipped meeting rooms to cozy breakout areas and unlimited coffee to keep your ideas flowing, we've got it all covered. Join us. We promise you won't regret. #coworking #coworkingcommunity #coworkingspace #coworkinglife #startups #startupgrowth #founders