Meet Colab Space; Orange County's newest coworking space. Beautifully designed and functional with a contemporary style and modern workforce in mind, you can now book by the hour, day or month on LiquidSpace.
Founder & CEO, Jade Cao, has over 10 years' experience in corporate communications, community development, and public relations, working with multiple Fortune 500 companies to help them communicate their vision, values, and goals to their stakeholders, customers, and employees. She is passionate about creating a collaborative and supportive environment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses and large, where they can network, learn, and grow together.
We caught up with her to find out what inspired Colab Space, what the workspace has to offer and her insight into the coworking industry...
I was inspired by the idea of creating a vibrant and supportive community for freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and growing businesses. I wanted to create a modern, design-forward environment that would foster a spirit of collaboration, networking, productivity, and a sense of belonging.
Since November 2022. We recently celebrated our one-year anniversary on November 10th!
We value community, flexibility, positivity and wellness. We provide a range of services and amenities including flexible workspaces, meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and networking events for freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers/teams, and growing businesses.
Colab Space is centrally located in the heart of Irvine, Orange County, California. We are just steps away from John Wayne Airport and located near major freeways with plenty of dining and fitness options nearby.
Orange County, California is home to a thriving, diverse community of creatives, entrepreneurs, and business-minded professionals so we felt this was the perfect place. Orange County also offers stunning beaches, a vibrant dining scene, and a variety of entertainment options, from The Segerstrom Center for the Arts to Disneyland Resort.
Our community includes freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups, remote workers, small businesses, corporate teams, professionals seeking networking, nonprofits, and creatives. We have members in multiple industries, from marketing and finance to content creation and app development. There's so much variety!
We have various types of workspaces including open desks, private offices, team suites, meeting rooms. We have complimentary parking, reliable, high-speed internet, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and printing services. We also have specific rooms dedicated to taking phone calls, taking a moment to focus, or recording podcasts. Our kitchenette has complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks for our guests, while our patio offers an open-air area to work, take a lunch break, or play games. There are a couple of relaxing lounge areas for informal meetings or short breaks. Private Office Members have 24/7 access, allowing them to work at their convenience.
We pride ourselves in offering vibrant and exciting programming for our members. We have a weekly member happy hour, seasonal excursions including SUP Yoga and a beach bonfire, local business pop-ups, and workshops centered around wellness, from bodyweight boxing to aromatherapy.
Our coworking space is designed with common areas and shared spaces to encourage natural interaction. We organize community events regularly such as member happy hours and networking mixers. We love to highlight our members’ businesses on social media and in our monthly newsletter. Our team makes an ongoing effort to nurture relationships within our community by introducing members to each other. We also love to collaborate with local businesses and form lasting partnerships.
Our Colab Space members have been able to grow and expand their team within months, and in turn expand their workspace to include multiple private offices. Some of our members have also been able to diversify their services and products offerings. We are very happy to see and be part of our members’ journey.
Interior design has always been one of my passions, and I saw Colab Space as an opportunity for me to get creative. I wanted to create a vibrant, colorful, and uplifting space. There are pops of poppy red and yellow throughout, lush greenery, and eye-catching textures from the geometric entryway tile to the delicate details of our designer light pendants. We partnered with a local muralist in San Diego (Pandr Design Co.) to create murals with inspiring messages such as “Connect Communicate Collaborate” and “The Future Starts Today.” Neon signs such as “Together, We’re Stronger” and “All You Need is Love” also speak to our core values.
Our meeting rooms are designed to be able to facilitate virtual meetings, which has been helpful for our clients with teams across the nation. We also use Slack to communicate, make announcements, promote upcoming events, and welcome new members. We also have energy-efficient motion-sensored lighting throughout the entire coworking space to ensure we only use the electricity we need.
The coworking space industry has definitely grown in the past few years. There have been more openings with the rise of entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and freelancers looking for a curated space to boost their productivity and growth.
More remote workers are yearning for a space to be among fellow professionals and entrepreneurs. Many businesses are looking for budget-friendly workspaces with flexible terms.
If you'd like to find out more about Colab Space or schedule a tour of the space, visit LiquidSpace.