If you could work from anywhere, where would you go?
If you could work from anywhere, where would you go? Stay at home? Go outside? Coworking? Work and travel? Coffee shop or restaurant? The library? Whether you decide to stay at home in your pjs or get outside for a meeting, it can definitely be nice to get out of the office to get some work done. Last week, Peter and […]
Success Unshared Is Failure
“Success unshared is failure” was one of the ending statements given by Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group and an investor on Shark Tank, as the Iconic Conference was coming to a close yesterday. After a day filled with raw and genuine lessons given by some of the most remarkable entrepreneurs, I couldn’t stop thinking that it might as […]
thinkspace Offers First Coworking Helipad Service Between Seattle and Redmond
We are excited to announce that we have a helipad at both of our Seattle and Redmond coworking locations! We recognize that commuting between Seattle and Redmond has been a challenge ever since the toll was put in place between Seattle and the Eastside. Depending on the time of day it can take an hour […]
Popsicle Stick Time Management
I recently read the book Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull (President of Pixar). The book’s tagline is to overcome the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration. Chapter by chapter, Catmull unlocks creative leadership ideas by effective (and vulnerable) story telling. He shares his own journey in detail – through the lens […]
Perks & Benefits Partner Spotlight | inDinero
Partner Spotlight is a weekly series introducing a company which provides unique offers for thinkspace members via our Perks and Benefits program. Every Monday, we shed light on their mission, showcase their passion for startups and small entrepreneurs, and present the value of their service. We would love to find out whom you would like to see as a partner in our […]
GeekWire StartUp Day: “Entrepreneurship is where passion and creativity meet science and value”
With Bellevue’s continuous efforts to support startups and entrepreneurs, Eastside set an optimistic scene to the annual GeekWire StartUp Day. Peter, Katie and I heard honest lessons from Seattle’s leading entrepreneurs, and we are excited to bring them back to thinkspace. Liz Pearce: “Build a family that will sit in the cold bath water with you.” […]
Startups: Stop Comparing Your "Behind the Scenes" to Someone Else’s "Highlight Reel"
For the last five months I have been struggling with my own insecurity and asking other entrepreneurs if they ever get caught up with comparing their company with their competition. Then, last Friday, I attended Geekwire Startup Day and heard Liz Pearce, CEO of Liquid Planner, talk about FOMO (the fear of missing out). “Comparison is the root of all […]
There are some things you can only learn in a storm
Last Saturday, Katie and I had a chance to participate in Melody Biringer’s co-storming session, which immediately qualified as one of the most energizing and inspiring experiences. “Co-storm” is Melody’s original initiative where you lay down your project, its roadblocks, and its mission in front of another professional – who might be completely unrelated to your field […]
Katie Walvatne Promoted to General Manager at thinkspace
As CEO, I’m so happy to announce that Katie Walvatne has been promoted to General Manager. Katie has the leadership, grit, and resilience to be successful in this role and she has done an outstanding job in many areas of the business. Specifically, Katie has been invaluable in creating partnerships, cultivating relationships, and is a […]
thinkspace Year in Review 2015
The only time you should look back is to see how far you’ve come. I’m grateful for this team and I’m looking forward to connecting the dots forward in 2016! http://slide.ly/view/1f4d59a212a2fd2b88c09cf84a99950e