I am thinking about going tomorrow. Anyone knows if there is good
> A lot of people contacted me directly to tell me that they really
> wanted to make it tonight, but simply couldn't.
> So don't fret; we'll have to meet again soon!
> Instead of sticking to the agenda, we covered a few key topics that
> touched on most of the aforementioned topics at one point or another.
> Here are my notes:
> - Compiling the necessary up-front money for a standalone coworking
> space ($20k plus) would be very difficult, if not impossible.
> --- Run numbers for possibility of charter members paying three months
> up front, and other similar schemes.
> - Continue to explore the prospect of a benefactor who is in a
> position to help-- David Rose & others.
> - Settle on a name for the space using Bricabox... I was hoping that
> choosing a name wouldn't have to be a big group event, but the perfect
> name has not yet emerged.
> - With new name in hand, develop a site that lays out the exact
> offerings of the potential new space-- specific enough that potential
> members can publicly list their interest.
> - Determine level of interest based on public signup data.
> - Explore simpler approach - rent apartment & run organization
> informally?
> Much more to discuss soon. Thanks to those who came out and see all of
> you Thursday for TechDrinks III!
> On Jan 29, 2:45 pm, Tony <tonybacigal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm holding a meeting tomorrow to begin building the entity that will
>> be behind the future awesome dedicated space, and to resolve some
>> questions that are still outstanding. If you would like to attend and
>> don't know the details, email me (space is limited!).
>> As a preparatory step, below are some starter topics for our
>> discussion on the construction of a dedicated space:
>> 1. Finalize name
>> I've got a handful of nominees and would like to submit them to some
>> brief discussion before settling on one tomorrow.
>> 2. Financials
>> - Viability of space: I've got a model which I believe is viable.
>> I've
>> copied the basics here; we can discuss in further detail tomorrow:http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pNuSiXEsOhsSfDaTEen3dbw
>> - Upfront and ongoing cash on-hand needed to start
>> 3. Legalities / Forming a company
>> - Determine best path to, as quickly as possible, forming a company
>> or
>> organization into which constituents can contribute funds.
>> - Determine who will do what to implement plan, and when.
>> 4. Roles, Next steps, questions
>> Looking forward to it!
>> Tony
