Christelle Rohaut, CEO of Codi: $23 Million Raised to Power the Future of Modern Workspace Solutions

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Christelle Rohaut, CEO of Codi, a flexible workspace solution startup that's raised $23 Million in funding, about why tomorrow’s cities need a more flexible approach to space usage, and how Codi is positioning themselves as a leader in the marketplace of flexible office leases. With a portfolio of office solutions available for clients and a ready-made support system to help businesses scout, secure and establish themselves in the spaces that are right for them.

We also speak about Christelle’s background in urban planning and her passion for making cities better places to live in, the impact of disruptive companies like AirBnB on the way our cities work, what it means to establish an office-as-a-service business model, and why flexibility in finding solutions will always be a cornerstone of good business.

Topics Discussed:

• Christelle’s urbanist background and her passion for building better cities for everyone
• The fundamental differences between US and European urban landscapes, and what it means for the people who live in them
• What the office-as-a-service model means for Codi’s clients, and what it means to build a long term relationship with clients
• The comprehensive support package Codi provides for their clients, and why a good office is so much more than just space
• Bridging the gap between tenants and landlords, and securing a lease that works for all the stakeholders involved
• Christelle’s predictions for the future of Codi, and how a new way of office working will change the cities of tomorrow

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