"We set up the business to challenge the serviced office market; now we're challenging the office market" - Charlie Green, Co-Founder of TOG, discusses their 17-year journey, and the changing market
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In this first episode of 2020, Andy Miles of Realla sits down with Charlie Green of The Office Group.
Hear about the growth of TOG over the last 17 years, including milestones in their journey like bringing onboard new investors. Charlie discusses how the flexible space market changed during this time, from a relative niche, to a hot and growing sector. Hear his views on WeWork, on working with Blackstone and Lloyd Dorfman, his philosophy on building design and service, and much more.
Time stamps:
[00:00:27] Charlie Green about himself
[00:01:35] The beginnings of TOG
[00:02:42] The state of the serviced office market
[00:13:10] TOG's partnership with Lloyd Dorfman of Travelex
[00:18:27] Key factors in building flexible space businesses
[00:21:12] About WeWork
[00:29:11] TOG acquisition by Blackstone
[00:35:13] TOG in 5 years’ time
[00:39:57] The future role of commercial property agents in leasing
[00:42:00] PropTech startups
[00:46:16] Technology - build it or buy it?
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