The Hat Factory web site was down today, so I couldn’t do the online reconnaissance I usually like to do before a visit. The meeting itself, however, went as smoothly as could be hoped for.
The Hat Factory is a live/work facility with a friendly vibe. We talked to two of the residents, Eddie Codel (Geek Entertainment Television) and Ryan Bailey (ViddYou), and one of the coworkers, Alex Boisvert (Intalio). I’m always a little apprehensive about barging into a coworking facility because coworking is about work, and I know how I get when a deadline is staring me in the eyes. However, everyone at the Hat Factory was cool with the visit and more than willing to take some time to share their thoughts on coworking and their work.
The biggest shock of the visit occurred when Ryan and I realized we’d worked for two months together at a dot com bomb in downtown San Francisco 7+ years ago. No news there except for the fact that I only worked for one dot com bomb (other than the one I founded) and hadn’t been back to the Bay area in the last seven years. So I stroll into town and run into Ryan the second day in…
- Bandit
HA! *YOU* think it was weird? I wasn’t even awake let alone caffeinated yet. But hey that was an awesome way to start my day off! Was great seeing you and getting to rehash a bit.
It’s a dimensional vortex here. Happens all the time and it’s great!
:: r ::
Hey it was great to meet you guys today as well. The idea of a coworking book is excellent as more people should definitely know about this world. Thanks for the tip about our site being down. That’s the first time that’s happened and I really have no idea what’s up. Hoping it’s short lived and random. See you in Austin!
small, small, world…
hahaha.. welcome Denise.. that makes three..
what a fine, fine week..