The Network Hub as a launch pad

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Bonnie Sainsbury and a friend of hers at the recent Net Tuesday Mini Camp for Non Profits. Her friend asked me what exactly was WorkSpace and whether there were other similar projects around town. I mentioned that my office was at The Network Hub and I explained to her that I always have felt here as though I’m at “my home away from home“.

I think that Bonnie’s friend was very puzzled at the notion of “a launching pad”. As Minna Van (from The Network Hub) invited me as her date to the Leaders Under 40 event that I recently attended, I had a chance to explain what The Network Hub does that makes it very unique, many times around (everybody whom I introduced Minna to asked her what TNH does). It’s not only an office space, it is an actual hub. Lots of entrepreneurs locate themselves in the shared office space of The Network Hub. I’m surrounded by talented, smart, young entrepreneurs, all the time!

More important than that is the fact that The Network Hub organizes events such as the Vancouver Entrepreneur Meetup, a monthly gathering of entrepreneurs. Minna is the main organizer, and while the event is free, you are encouraged to bring something to share (i.e., not only to share your knowledge and wisdom but also something to drink or eat). I really have to praise her because this event has really featured a number of amazing speakers. Sometimes I wonder how do John and Minna do so much work all the time!

At any rate, I do hope that people now realize what a launching pad is and why The Network Hub is one. It provides more than the actual physical infrastructure, it enables the entrepreneur to explore avenues and learn from his/her peers within a safe environment, surrounded by other like-minded entrepreneurs.

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