"The mix of creative workspace, events, classes (over 175 in 2011), and advisors from places like Andreesen Horowitz, Blue Run Ventures and Twilio give pariSoma members a rewarding work experience. The space features a wrap-around mezzanine with permanent desks that look over the main area, and more flexible, open space. Other cool factors: A hanging casing of a 737 jet airplane, a vintage Bell Atlantic phone booth, and a couple of Google bikes for coworkers to use." 
As work becomes more wired and independent, managers and HR are rethinking their roles. But do facilities managers also need to wake up to the changing nature of work, spending less time thinking about cleanliness and costs and more about the future? Via Gerrit Visser Video: "With knowledge and data, a smarter world will divide work between humans and computers," Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said in this Nov. 15, 2011 talk at MIT Sloan. Via Howard Rheingold, Gerrit Visser We all know about IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and even EI (emotional intelligence), but very few people seem to deal with CI or Collaborative Intelligence. Via Gerrit Visser 
From the Parisian side of pariSoma! November 15 to December 2, 2011, the third edition of SFR PLAYER offers a path of innovation, debates, and workshops at Apartment Studio SFR in the heart of Paris.
Découvrez l'expérience web SFR PLAYER... 
Interesting questions being raised, like "Will coworking fade when the jobs come back? 
The awesome @axelletess of scoop.it is hosting her final class (of 4 excellent parts) on the Art of Curation on Oct 31. She'll be discussing Curation Tools! Check it out and all other fascinating classes @pariSoma.
Photo creds to Axelle (http://instagr.am/p/RWuAW/)! 
Check out our facebook for other cool photos! 
Check out Alex from Papayamobile chatting with Mark Wallace from the Academy of Art where he's a professor and teaches classes on the history of gaming! 
Weekly newsletter featuring a Mobile Mixer and a Hackathon! 
Just another great day of coworking at pariSoma! 
Basil Canteen - 1489 Folsom St. San francisco CA 94103 - Sancks, Noodles, Thai food, Cocktails
Basil Canteen is a pariSoma favorite! It's just down the street from the space and the food is delicious. |
"The Voices of Coworking video shows members of coworking facilities discussing why they cowork, the benefits of coworking and where they see this new style of working going." Via Coworking-Merignac 
Success in business is a wonderful thing. But it’s also a double-edged sword. As companies experience success, their emphasis tends to shift to protecting and maintaining the status quo versus considering new opportunities and products. Via Richard Andrews 
We're challenging you to doodle your ideal workspace. For this project, show us a workspace that brings out your greatest talent. 
pariSoma wins "Best Co-Working Space" category in OnGig's review of The Best SF Startup Offices for 2011. (Check out the thumbnail!!) 
Great article on coworking! "If you're a mobile worker with a dream, you can't afford to NOT be coworking. Here's why." Via Gerrit Visser Candid interview with El Stevo where he gives his opinions about Google, Microsoft, Gizmodo, and Flash. Via Gerrit Visser 
In the latest survey, 93% said their social circle had increased a lot, 86% said their business network had grown, and 76% reported an increase in productivity. 88% said their isolation had decreased. Via Ky Ekinci
What is coworking?
Watch "Voices of Coworking" by Emergent Research and Intuit. They did a great job with this project:
pariSoma Crew Charles-Axel, Jeremie, Simon and Stephanie checked out Sage Cafe and received free coffees and teas for checking in! The food was great and everyone finished their meals to the last bite. Check out what Simon had - a custom burger with home-made French fries, all the French members were impressed! 
Our snazzy pariSoma macs are covered by @speckproducts thanks to @2bmighty! 
pariSoma coworkers recommend eating at Ted's Market! It's a full service deli with a variety of cold and hot options for every palate - and the best part, it's just around the corner. Check it out if you haven't already! Ted's at 11th and Howard. 
Article from TNW Apple featuring our coworkers Joypad:
There's no doubt that Apple's iPhone and iPad have revolutionised gaming, bringing touch-enabled titles to our smartphones and tablets that we simply cannot put down. 
Very cool map of SF that allows you to go back in San Francisco's history and see what the city looked like over 200 years ago! Check out our home town and see how far we've come. |
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