Comments on: From the Coffee Shop to Shared Space, Start Up at its best?

By: @gloriakt

@gloriakt — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:24:19 +0000

Love the discussion around this topic. Clearly, this is of importance to everyone in this city. Think there are some great ideas – now MAKE THEM happen. That’s really my only ask.

By: Dane

Dane — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:03:08 +0000

great post! check out http://startupdistrict.com/node/36 as well for a cool quote from “the long tail” about why startup district is a good idea…

By: D. Lopez

D. Lopez — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:06:19 +0000

I believe the Jelly concept has been around for many years (and yes Joey, even in San Antonio!). It may not have been as recognizable as it is in this current day and age or in the same format. Having been in the construction industry for many years (my grandfather was a general contractor in San Antonio), I was used to working with various sub’s and collaborating with them to explore new systems, techniques and technologies to resolve technical problems and to build a structure which in the end was profitable for all of us. We were all independent contractors, however, in many ways we were dependent on each other. Is this not perhaps similar to the Jelly concept?

Also, in the late 1970’s there was a company know as Control Data Corporation who tried to develop a similar concept as part of their social contribution. I was in the construction business then and we helped them build an office building in San Antonio. The building was very unqiue at the time for San Antonio as it was built specifically for bringing together entrepreneurs, creators, start-ups and support staff in one building. The spaces were known as “incubator” spaces and the idea was to have a physical space and the support staff and services where you could grow your business. Once you reached a certain size, you would them move out on your own to a larger and different location. I’m not sure how successful they were in the end or how many businesses were developed. The building itself has now become part of UTSA. Back then, the concept was very intriguing for me and the Jelly concept sounds similar to this process.

Keep up the good work. Having known Joey for many years, I have had the joy of sharing in many of his projects. I believe the Jelly concept has many merits and potentials. As with any business project there are alway hurdles to clear. In the end, with the right motivation and clarity of purpose, anything is possible.

By: Juan Sequeda

Juan Sequeda — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:16:57 +0000

I truly believe this is how entrepreneurs should start out: working together. In my home city of Cali, Colombia, there is similar concept: http://tinyurl.com/3w56ax

By: Cesar Torres

Cesar Torres — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:54:22 +0000

Awesome write up. Some great questions you and Joey came up with. Next time we’re hanging together, make sure you grill us about these in person. This will be a great discussion.

By: Kurt Stoll

Kurt Stoll — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:08:45 +0000

Funny how a lot of forward thinkers in different cities are moving in the same direction. We here in Houston are also trying to form a “Startup Corridor” that stretches from the Houston Technology Center to Rice University through the Montrose and Museum District and have also had a group known as the Caroline Collective set up lease space for CoWorking in both the Art and Technology communities. Lots of cool stuff going on!

Find out more about Houston Startups at http://tinyurl.com/3d5nh2

By: Joey’s Blog » Blog Archive » Joey Co-Authors his first blog post!

Fri, 23 May 2008 17:10:28 +0000

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