367. Amanda Lewan, CEO of Bamboo, on Building Sustainable and Hyperlocal Coworking Communities

Everything Coworking

In this episode, Jamie chats with Amanda Lewan, CEO and co-founder of Bamboo, about her journey from a grassroots coworking concept in Detroit to leading three thriving locations across Michigan. Amanda shares invaluable lessons on building sustainable, hyperlocal coworking communities, and how community support, private offices, and strategic expansion can drive success.

We talked about:

  • How Amanda built Bamboo from a small pop-up to three high-demand locations, starting with $5,000 and a passion for community

  • Insights on navigating the coworking needs of different markets and why hyperlocal adaptability matters

  • The importance of small private offices for stabilizing revenue and meeting community needs

  • Bamboo’s approach to forming a launch committee to integrate authentically into new markets

  • Leveraging community-driven initiatives and strategic property ownership to create a sustainable coworking model

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Amanda's LinkedIn profile

Bamboo website

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

Coworking Startup School

Community Manager University

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