6 sites in the Netherlands
StartDock’s presence across the Netherlands spans six unique locations – five in the heart of Amsterdam and one in Rotterdam – anchored by an ethos of community and collaboration. Founded in 2015 by five entrepreneurial students, StartDock fosters synergy among start-ups, providing flexible offices, meeting rooms, and a vibrant network of like-minded innovators. From offsetting CO2 emissions to encouraging shared learning, StartDock’s spaces are more than just work environments: they’re sustainable launchpads for growth. Here, entrepreneurs find both flexible solutions and an inspiring community to thrive.
In the rapidly evolving world of coworking, StartDock stands out with its synergy of community, top-notch amenities, and desire for meaningful collaboration. At the helm is Co-founder & CEO, Thom Wernke, whose passion for entrepreneurial support fuels StartDock’s distinct identity. They firmly believe that their community is their strongest asset and their members thrive on mutual support. That sense of belonging, paired with a diverse set of core offerings, sets StartDock apart as a genuinely inspiring coworking destination.
“After comparing many other tools, OfficeRnD Flex stood out as it ticked all the technical checkboxes for us.”
With the ambition to become the most seamless, automated coworking brand, StartDock found itself juggling multiple tools for invoicing, contract management, and meeting room bookings. As operations scaled, manually handling these essential tasks became cumbersome and time-consuming. “We live in a world where everything should be one click away,” says the StartDock team. Seeking to unify every process under a single platform, they realized that continuing with three or four disconnected systems would hinder their rapid growth. And so the search for an all-in-one solution began.
StartDock’s transition to OfficeRnD Flex was a game-changer for the coworking brand in its mission to streamline operations. One day, StartDock’s Co-founder, Johan Assink, was evaluating multiple coworking management solutions and found a standout: OfficeRnD Flex.
As he explained, “Their team was eager to collaborate and build alongside us, and that sealed the deal.” Co-founder Johan Assink also recalls, “After comparing tools, OfficeRnD Flex stood out as it ticked all the technical checkboxes.”
With their previous system split across multiple tools, managing invoicing, contracts, and bookings was cumbersome. OfficeRnD Flex integrated these processes, saving them valuable time.
“Last year we sent 6,000 invoices in just one hour,” Assink explains. Beyond saving time, the member portal empowered customers to manage their experience independently.
The real game-changer?
The powerful insights offered by OfficeRnD Flex, allowing StartDock to instantly monitor occupancy and revenue per location. As Assink puts it, the real beauty of the system lies in its ability to transform raw data into actionable business decisions – boosting performance across all six locations.
Beyond streamlining daily operations, OfficeRnD Flex empowered StartDock’s members to self-service. “They have everything in their own pocket,” explains the team. “They book rooms, check invoices, and interact with our community, all from their phones.”
Data and analytics proved just as transformative. As the team at StartDock shares, “Thanks to the Data Hub, we see occupancy rates and member check-ins for each of our six locations. We discovered one location underperforming financially, and real-time insights let us pivot fast.”
These features serve what Co-founder Johan Assink calls the daily puzzle of being a flex space entrepreneur: “Technology is one of those critical pieces, and OfficeRnD Flex fits seamlessly, helping us optimize space and member relations.”
Ultimately, implementing OfficeRnD Flex gave StartDock the automation and visibility it needed. As the team summarizes, “We wanted the smoothest, most efficient coworking operations possible – OfficeRnD Flex made that vision a reality.”
StartDock’s journey with OfficeRnD Flex underscores the transformative impact that the right technology can bring to a coworking venture. By consolidating invoicing, contract management, and booking systems, the team found newfound efficiency, visibility, and member satisfaction. Manual processes that once consumed valuable time now occur with a single click, empowering staff to focus on building a thriving community. According to Co-founder, Johan Assink, investing in a robust coworking platform lays the foundation for sustainable growth. “Technology is key,” he advises, emphasizing that the right tools forge stronger connections with members while streamlining operations. StartDock’s story proves that when technology and vision unite, coworking spaces can truly flourish.
“With OfficeRnD Flex, we sent 6,000 invoices in just one hour.”
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