Ever wonder what really goes on behind-the-scenes of a top coworking space in NYC?

In honor of Women’s Month, we’re bringing you an interview with Workville’s President, Sue Bernstock. She spills it all, including what it’s like to be a female entrepreneur working for all men, in the predominantly male tech and real estate industries.

 

Q: HOW DID YOU BECOME PRESIDENT OF WORKVILLE? 

It was quite the career change!  I actually spent my 20’s working in fashion –  working in the top buying offices at Saks Fifth Avenue, and then for the vertical retailer Vince during its IPO year. Working in fashion was incredible training; I learned from the industry’s best. At some point though, I noticed how much tech was changing the world, and I wanted to be a part of the change. I took a leap of faith and quit my fashion job.

In order to learn new skills, I accepted consulting jobs in new industries and took a lot of tech-based classes. One serendipitous day I literally wandered into a construction site at 1412 Broadway, 21^st Floor.

The guy giving the tour had this really great energy, so I blurted out “I would like to work here!” and said a few quick points proving my credentials. At the time I didn’t realize I was speaking with the co-founder, DJ Dashti. Next thing I knew, I was meeting with his eight business partners. Eight thank you notes later, I was hired!

Q: WORKVILLE IS KNOWN AS THE PREMIER COWORKING SPACE FOR GROWTH STAGE STARTUPS. HOW DID YOU ESTABLISH THIS NICHE? 

The niche found us. Growth stage companies thrive in our sunny, modern, chic workspace. They also like our layout which features team offices and plenty of lounge space to spread out.

Founders of our member companies are experienced entrepreneurs. They love the energy of coworking with like-minded thought leaders.

Our central location is an easy commute, so it’s easy for these companies to attract talent and to host clients from all over. Well, we also have the added bonus that we’re a central location with three terraces.

Q: WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH ALL MEN?

It’s a great team – and that’s important. The partners are experts in Real Estate; each one has a diverse set of skills. That means I have a strong support system guiding me to achieve excellence.

DJ, the co-founder, is my biggest advocate. We do see some things differently, and I do attribute some of that to male vs female…especially when it comes to the smaller details like food, presentation, chic signage…

Whether it be a female dominated industry (like fashion) or male-dominated industry, I believe the most important factors are simply “Who is in my corner? How much can I learn? How much can I contribute?”

 

Q: WHAT IS THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATING EXPERIENCE LIKE? 

Exciting! There is this crazy hum of productivity at Workville. You can just feel the energy of people creating all around you. Workville’s coworking space is like being in a spy movie it’s so exciting.

My favorite part of working around so many disruptors and thought leaders is sourcing solutions for them. I strive to stay ahead of their needs, to create a really seamless, forward-thinking experience.

 Q: BEST MEMBER STORY? 

Oh boy. There are so many small moments each day. I love the day to day laughs with members – we have a lot of great personalities in the workspace.

My favorite thing is introducing members with compatible skills to partner together, and knowing that in any other situation they would never have met. It makes me feel like a proud Mom.

My favorite experience has been watching DropCar scale so quickly – they recently IPO’d! They are a diverse team of dedicated and ridiculously smart disruptors. I am truly in awe of their vehicle support program; what they have accomplished is no small feat. Lampix too. That’s another company that blows me away with their crypto-funded AI hardware and software.

 Q: DREAM MEMBER COMPANY?

More of the same! If I could clone our members into 1000 more companies, I would.

We look for professional, friendly, smart, experienced growth stage companies who thrive in the shared office experience.

Contact info@workvillenyc.com to learn more about Workville’s coworking space, led by DJ

Meeting Rooms and Conference Rooms Hourly Rent

Workville offers a variety of Meeting Spaces for teams of all sizes. From Private offices, Conference Rooms and our all-new ” War Room”, We will find the right solution for your needs. Book your conference room in NYC today!

To make a Conference room rental in NYC visit Workvillenyc.com/meeting-rooms/

Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

If you’re looking for a coworking space that is as agile as you, look no further than Workville. Our office spaces for rent are designed with your brand identity in mind.  We have small and large offices for teams of all sizes. Collaborative meeting rooms for all occasions. Membership perks and amenities will elevate your membership experience. Why do a traditional lease, when a shared office can provide flexible terms for any type of company? Book OASIS, our private full-floor corporate event space for daily rental. Your company off-site would be perfect for OASIS. Drop by our midtown location and see why some of the most successful companies rent office space with us. We will make sure to give you a space most appropriate for you. Visit our shared office space today

For more information, reach out to info@workvillenyc.com

Meeting Rooms and Conference Rooms Hourly Rent

Workville offers a variety Meeting Spaces for teams of all sizes. From Private offices, Conference Rooms and our all-new ” War Room”, We will find the right solution for your needs.

To make a Conference Room rental in NYC,  please visit Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

If you’re looking for a coworking space that is as agile as you, look no further than Workville. Our office spaces for rent are designed with your brand identity in mind.  We have small and large offices for teams of all sizes. Collaborative meeting rooms for all occasions. Membership perks and amenities will elevate your membership experience. Why do a traditional lease, when a shared office can provide flexible terms for any type of company? Come drop by our midtown location and see why some of the most successful companies rent office space with us. We will make sure to give you a space most appropriate for you.

For more information, reach out to info@workvillenyc.com

OASIS was created with your privacy, productivity, and your company’s personal goals in mind. Every OASIS floor features your own private floor, open desk workstations, conference areas with 65-inch display monitors, a kitchenette, a lounge, a cafe area, and two private bathrooms and Rooftop access.

 

Guests can customize their experience with our exclusive catering or choose to do their own. Multiple floors can be booked to accommodate guests of 20 – 75. OASIS is perfect for your on-demand private office, company off-site meetings, brainstorming sessions, training sessions, executive meetings, and professional events, especially filming productions and photoshoots. OASIS Rooftop is perfect for any private gathering or special occasion.

Our Rooftop is perfect for private events. It is said that Rooftop parties in midtown Manhattan are some of the best rooftops in all of NYC. Corporate events and meetings with outdoor space is rare and OASIS offers that with total privacy. See images of our rooftop on our website.

To learn more or make a reservation contact us at info@workvillenyc.com

Workville offers agile offices for rent. As an established luxury coworking space in the heart of midtown, we are a top selection for those in need of an office for rent. We encourage you to drop in a try us out for free! Whether you are looking for office space, individual workspace, temporary working space, coworking space, meeting rooms, virtual space, virtual offices, serviced workspace, coworking office space, coworking community, or collaborative spaces. shared space, shared workspace, shared office space, affordable workspace, workspace, workstation, flexible desks, shared offices, networking spaces, affordable coworking space, affordable office, you name it and we can provide it.