The Co-Liv Podcast

Speaking on how to connect multiple coliving communities online, Gaëtan de Dietrich is an award-winning coliving operator and the former Head of Community and Sales at Hmlet Coliving (one of Asia’s largest operators). A pioneer at scaling community-centric shared living operations, Gaëtan has designed, led and scaled operations that serve thousands of residents to date.   The Co-Liv Tech Community exists to empower both coliving operators and technology providers.  Every third Thursday of the month, we’re hosting monthly talks around technology in coliving on Instagram.   A big thank you to our topic lead partners: Eagle Eye Networks, Res:Harmonics, SALTO Systems, WASHiN, GANTNER, Young Global Living and Digital Estate.   Co-Liv is a non-profit association of coliving professionals with the mission to guide, represent and empower the worldwide coliving phenomenon.   Discover more talks, events, publications, and membership opportunities at co-liv.org 👉 https://www.co-liv.org/ Head here to find out more about the tech community or enquire about working with us 👉 https://tech-community.co-liv.org/ Follow us on Instagram to join us for the next talk 👉 https://www.instagram.com/co_liv/ #

In this series of Nordic events, our ambassadors are excited to team up with Coly, Allihoop, Conscious Coliving, and 20-30 Coliving, who'll share their insights on "What does the future of coliving look like in the Nordics? What will 2022 be like for coliving residents, operators, developers, and investors?". Our keynote speakers include: ● Behrang Abbassi, Co-founder, and CEO at Coly ● Carolina Mistander, Co-founder and CMO at Allihoop ● Matt Lesniak, Co-founder and Head of Impact & Innovation at Conscious Coliving ● Markus Linhardt Lindhardt, Co-founder, and CEO at 20-30 Coliving The event is hosted by our Nordic ambassadors Jonathan Andersson and Laura Sundin. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation requests. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organization, ecosystem, and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here. Music by Airtone

Cummari is a place for solo female travellers, artists, and digital nomads to find inspiration although all genders and identities are welcomed and are vital to supporting Cummari's vision and existence. In this episode Michelle Titus, Founder of Cummari Coworking & Coliving House in Catania, Sicily, will tell us all about why a 10+ year international correspondent and digital nomad partnered with a Sicilian architect to redesign a traditional (1800s) house in the historic district of Catania, Sicily. The first of many, we hope! Hosted by our ambassadors Caterina Maiolini, Virginia Scapinelli and Alex Morelli Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here. Music by Airtone

In today's episode, Gui Perdrix interviews Giulio Limongelli, Chief Operating Officer at DoveVivo, one of Europe's largest coliving operators. In this episode, we discuss growth challenges, market opportunities, key learnings from being inside the company for a long time and how the coliving future will look like. To learn more about DoveVivo, visit www.dovevivo.com. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here. Music by Airtone

Inspired by the 2017 Co-Liv Conference in San Francisco, Scott Cooney renovated a multi-level house in Hawaii to develop a small version of an intentional community. His community includes multiple shared spaces, both indoor and out, a permaculture garden with rain barrels, and a net-zero energy home. Tenants can do work trade, to help address affordable housing issues. Scott Cooney is a big fan of co-living for sustainability and community. He is a serial eco-entrepreneur, with startups including CleanTechnica and HomeEfficiency.com, and the author of two books. In this episode Scott from Pono Home discusses his project, share videos of the community, and even give a live tour of the property!  This is the recording of the  USA Oct 2021 event hosted by Frank Frantz and Y. David Chun, AIA. Co-Liv US Ambassadors . Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

With a coliving concept in development, Jack Renteria from Generation Global is a Canadian who has lived across the Nordics over the last 30 years. What has his experience been, living in a different cultural context, and how has he worked towards sustainability in business? In this episode he tells us all! Jack previously held the position of Partner and Director of Business Development & Communications at leading Danish Architecture firm 3XN in Copenhagen for almost 11 years, where he worked extensively in several international markets. He has a Masters Degree in International Business from the Norwegian School of Economics, and an Economics Degree from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Generation Global is a consultancy that helps leading creative businesses within the architectural industry. This is the recording of the  Nordic Sept 2021 event hosted by Laura Sundin & Jonathan Andersson Co-Liv Nordic Ambassadors . Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

New coliving investors and owners frequently ask to prove that one coliving model is "genuine" and the other is not.  There are dozens of opinions on how to systematise colivings. So, our Russia ambassadors have invited international experts to show a wide range of types and business models Speakers include: - Julianne Becker, Co-Founder & CEO at COCONAT - a workation retreat - Matt Lesniak, Head of Impact & Innovation at Conscious Coliving - Olga Sharygina, Vice-president at Becar Asset Management, Managing Director of Research & Development Department Hosted by our Russia ambassadors, Alla Tsytovich, Founder of LogInn Colivings, Sergey Dolgov, Co-Founder and CEO at Melnica.Space and Nikita Kuimov, Founder of SmenaStation. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

In this episode Cate, Co-Liv UK Ambassador talks to Duncan, founder of Somewhere Different, the first coliving and coworking in Blackpool UK. Duncan comes from a different experience backgrounds and brings in the industry a fresh approach. In the episode he tells us all about Somewhere Different, why Blackpool, what is next and why he can't wait for Elon's Starlink! Please feel free to reach out to Duncan directly for anything else. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

This is the Co-Liv Tech Community podcast led by Co-liv Head of Tech Christian Schmitz where together with our international guests and tech application providers,  we unlock the potential of technology within the coliving industry. In this episode Christian's guest is Giles Horwitch-Smith from res:harmonics, innovative living software and  Co-Liv Tech Community topic lead. Christian and GIles discuss the importance of software platforms for the short stay and long stay residential industry and the importance of implementing tools to maximise sales, enhance the guest experience, and streamline operations in order to reduce costs especially in  the global real estate industry that has been slow to adopt new technologies You can connect with Christian at christian@co-liv.org and you can reach Giles at ghsmith@resharmonics.com  Get more information on Co-Liv tech community here. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here 

Student housing industry experts will explore this topic and examine the importance of community for students and what are the crossovers with the wider coliving sector. Keynote Speakers: - Brian Welsh (MBA MRICS): Head of Student at Round Hill Capital, one of Europe’s leading vertically integrated investors in PBSA and operational residential.  - Christopher Holloway MIoD: Global Head of Business Development for Global Student Accommodation (GSA).  - Matthew Ede: Senior Director, Sales & Marketing at Greystar Europe. This is the recording of the Co-Liv event July 2021 hosted by our international ambassador team, including Spain Ambassador Virginia Pérez Nieto, moderated by US Ambassador Frank Frantz in collaboration with Italy Ambassador Alessandro Morelli. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

In this episode, Roy Sagi, founder of tech company Rimbo Rent, explains his entrepreneurial journey into the coliving segment and how operators can improve their operations by removing deposits all-together. Interviewed by Co-Liv director Gui Perdrix, Roy shares among others how he found out about his niche opportunity, the future of the technology in coliving, and advice to other coliving entrepreneurs. To find out more about Rimbo Rent, please head to www.rimbo.rent. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

*** THIS EPISODE IS IN FRENCH ***  Antonin Yuji Maeno (cofounder, architect at Cutwork), Gregory Cardona (Director of Development at THE BABEL COMMUNITY ), and some surprise guests will explore: What are the advantages of combining office spaces with coliving spaces. What are its limits? Will the workspaces coliving be the offices of the companies of tomorrow? With an exodus of employees and the rise of teleworking, what ecosystem and environment to put in place, and how can coliving participate in this ecosystem? This is the recording of the  France July 2021 event hosted by Kelsea Crawford (Cutwork)  and Fabrice Simondi (Vitanoe)   Co-Liv France Ambassadors . Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

Crises are a powerful adrenaline for innovation and this pandemic isn’t different. Across the world, shifts in work habits, customer behaviours, and ways of making a living are triggering unapparelled opportunities for uncovering fresh solutions and breaking old paradigms. In this episode you will hear from a few co-innovators seizing such conditions to shake the coliving market and break the urban-rural divide in Portugal. Key note speakers include: Florian Sonigo - Founder & Managing Partner of Opalia Kate Shifman - Founder of ArtHouse Coliving and The Family Workation Jessica Olivio - Co-founder at Covillage This is the recording of the  Portugal July 2021 event hosted by Williams Johnson Mota and Silvia Grattieri - Co-Liv Portugal Ambassadors and co-founders at B-Hive Living. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

Alicia Álvarez, GM en Generator y Ariadna Randuà, Marketing Manager en Gallery Hoteles nos ofrecerán su visión sobre como los hoteles encaran la nueva normalidad adaptándose a nuevos formatos y estrategias como, por ejemplo, el coliving y las medias estancias. Our Key Note Speakers: 👉 Alicia Álvarez Llinares - General Manager at Generator 👉 Ariadna Randuà - Marketing and Comms Manager at GALLERY HOTELES This is the recording of the  Spain June 2021 event hosted by Co-Liv  Spain ambassadors Carles Ribes Estrella, Virginia Pérez Nieto and Alicia Regodon.  Please feel free to reach out to the ambassador or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

***PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE IS IN FRENCH*** Emmanuelle Cosse, ancienne Ministre du Logement et de l’Habitat durable, se joindra à nous pour répondre à certaines des grandes questions inconfortables auxquelles l’industrie du coliving est confrontée : - Quel rôle le coliving joue-t-il aujourd’hui dans la gentrification des villes ? - Comment pouvons-nous équilibrer les idéaux inclusifs des espaces de coliving avec les réalités exclusives de la gentrification de manière plus intentionnelle ? - Que pouvons-nous faire pour maximiser l’impact social positif des projets de coliving sur les quartiers ? This is the recording of the France June 2021 event  Hosted by Kelsea Crawford (Cutwork)  and Fabrice Simondi (Vitanoe)   Co-Liv France Ambassadors.   Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here or adding a donation here. Music by Airtone

This is the Co-Liv Tech Community podcast led by Co-liv Head of Tech Christian Schmitz where together with our international guests and tech application providers,  we unlock the potential of technology within the coliving industry. In this episode Christian's guest is Dimitri Belin from Washin, laundry service provider expert. Christian and Dimitri talk about how an application like Washin, the laundry service,  can supporti a better customer experience remaining hassle free for operators as well residents and the advantages of having this extra service as an add on to the offering. You can connect with Christian at christian@co-liv.org and you can reach DImitri at dbelin@washin.fr  Get more information on Co-Liv tech community here. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here or adding a donation here.

Fist collaboration between Co-Liv and ReWomen. In this episode we will discuss how and why coliving could be an alternative to hospitality and how both can mix and learn from eachothers. Our keynote speakers: - Anne Schaeflein SJS pursued a career at Irelands’ K-Club, Scotland’s Gleneagles hotel and Relais Chateaux properties. After becoming a mum, she founded an award-winning Deli, joined CampbellGray Hotels, established her project consultancy firm QANNIK and in 2020, co-founded NeuSpace. She believes in learning and sharing knowledge via collaboration. - Lyuba Sorokina is an entrepreneur and guest experience expert with a passion for hospitality, travel and innovation. In 2009, Lyuba and her partner founded Soul Kitchen Hostel - a multi award winning hostel recognized for its quality and experience - which became a co-living space in 2020 in partnership with Smena Station. - Patrizia Zueck gained a degree in International Hospitality Management from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, and professional experiences working at the Dolder Grand in Zurich, Sydell Group in New York, NoMad and The Line brands. She'll be opening a hotel as Pre-Opening Sales Manager of Zoku Vienna, an innovative home-office hybrid. - Virginie Perret, Founder and CEO COOLOC This is the recording of the event in June 2021 event hosted by Caterina Maiolini , Head of ambassadors at Co-Liv and moderated by Virginia Pérez Nieto. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassadors or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone 

***THIS EPISODE IS IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE*** Our panelists include Sergey Dolgov, founder of Melnica.Space Space, and Leonid Kozlov, founder of Hack Temple (San-Francisco). This is the recording of the  Russia May 2021 event hosted by Nikita Kuimov Co-Liv Russia Ambassador. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassador or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

This episode features a talk from Johannes Peter, founder of TomoDomo Coliving, a Swiss coliving brand, and broadcasted live from the newly opened Domo Tenna. Johannes talks to Walter about his experiences of converting hotels into coliving spaces, and his personal journey in the coliving industry. Our key note speakers include: - Walter Zueck, Co-Liv Switzerland Ambassador - Johannes Peter, Founder of TomoDomo - Marcel Wohlgemuth, CEO of Welcome Hotels and Landlord - Fabio Lo Curto, Country Manager Hospitality at SALTO Systems This is the recording of the  Switzerland May 2021 event hosted by Walter Zueck  Co-Liv Switzerland Ambassador. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassador or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone

In this episode we will cover scaling/growth: differences in regulations in between the cities / different approaches to coliving / coliving as a growing trend, Sustainability: our efforts to bring sustainability within the houses/conscience of our members / reducing our footprint / why is it important and what opportunities does this represent and Nordics vs Southern Europe (Nordics vs Italy/France). Speaker Carla Fabbro from Life X: Carla's working at Danish coliving company LifeX, where she takes care of the Real Estate expansion for France, but she was previously living in Denmark. Prior to that, she worked for companies like L'Oréal, or Electrolux, and curiosa is she has also lived in Life X spaces herself! This is the recording of the  Nordic May 2021 event hosted by Jonathan Andersson and Laura Sundin  Co-Liv Nordic Ambassador. Please feel free to reach out to the ambassador or to the speaker directly for any slides/presentation request. Co-Liv is the global non-profit organisation, ecosystem and do-tank whose mission is to empower the coliving phenomenon. We are able to do what we do thank you to our partners and to our members. Integrate the coliving ecosystem and support our initiatives by becoming a member here, adding a donation here or purchasing our super cool merch here  Music by Airtone