On this episode of The Dealmakers’ Edge, Jamie Hodari sits down with managing partner Aaron Strauss to discuss starting a flexspace industry leader, his mental edge for negotiations, and the pioneering way Industrious looks at the future of work.

Highlights include:

• How a dirty conference room table & IKEA led to innovation.
• The key questions for an early-stage entrepreneur to ask.
• The future of Flex workspace.
• Jamie’s top recommendations for keeping a mental edge.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Jamie Hodari is the co-founder and CEO of Industrious – one of the leading professional coworking & office flexspace companies in the world. As of September 2022, Industrious has over 150 locations across more than 65 cities, from London to Singapore to New York City and everywhere in between.

Jamie is a graduate of Columbia University, Harvard University, and Yale Law School. His career began as a reporter for The Times of India before a brief stint in private practice at Sullivan & Cromwell. In 2011, he co-founded his first startup—Kepler Kigali—which focused on affordable education programs. Soon after, he co-founded Industrious with longtime friend Justin Stewart and managed both companies simultaneously for a short period.

Industrious has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s 500 fastest growing companies and special recognition in the “Best Startup Employers” category. A privately-held company, Industrious has secured strategic partnerships with major industry players that include CBRE, Wells Fargo, and Equinox.

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• Aaron's LinkedIn account (LinkedIn)
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