Hey, I’m Carlos.
Welcome, and thanks for checking out this space–you’re going to find anything and everything about Coliving here. And don’t worry, it won’t be a bore-fest. I can promise you some chuckles ahead.
Starting Jan. 2021, I’m giving you all my experiences surviving as an entrepreneur and as a manager–there are a ton. This is from years running my own coliving space in Silicon Valley. Looking back, it’s crazy that we’ve grown to a global community of more than 2000 entrepreneurs in 90 countries.
You’ll find good times, bad times, and royal fuck-ups. Those you can skip over in your business strategy.
And if you’ve got a question I don’t answer, reach out! Happy to talk shop, so you get where you want to go faster, with fewer mistakes.
Trust me, this arena has teeth if you don’t know where to start. So, if you’re looking for that sharp Silicon Valley energy but feeling unsure, you’re in the right place, with the right guy.
Also, throw your info in the boxes above, and you’ll never miss an update. Look forward to business tips, laughs, and no-nonsense facts every week.
I hope to see you here often!
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I’m part of CO-LIV, the largest non-profit association of coliving professionals. If you want to grow your network, become an expert in coliving and make your business strive within the coliving industry, consider joining them: