Coworking spaces are really about human interaction

Go to any major global city today - Berlin, London, New York or Rotterdam, and one of the most noticeable things you will see is the explosion of co-working spaces for entrepreneurs - they are everywhere. And, they are increasingly appearing in Africa’s most happening entrepreneurial cities across the continent. Coworking spaces make sense to a new generation of entrepreneurs who want to feel part of a like-minded community whilst operating their businesses on their own terms, often remotely, without expensive office overheads. But it’s not just a matter of having a desk space with internet access, or a meeting room when you need one - it’s more about human interaction. For many entrepreneurs in the startup phase, it can often be a solitary journey. Being surrounded by your tribe of fellow business startup warriors in an environment which is totally geared towards you and your needs, such as a coworking space, just makes sense on every level. So it’s not surprising that it’s become one of the biggest startup trends.