Flexible Workspaces: Competing Globally with Tim Rowe

About This Episode 

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle sits down with Tim Rowe, Founder and CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), to explore how flexible workspaces and industry innovation hubs are redefining global competition, talent strategies, and entrepreneurship. With a legacy of launching game-changing spaces like LabCentral and MassRobotics, Tim shares how neutral, purpose-built hubs can supercharge industries — from life sciences to clean tech — while also fostering authentic communities.  

Together, Frank and Tim dive into the evolution of coworking, the failures and successes in building community, and why specialization will define the cities (and workforces) of tomorrow. A must-listen for leaders, city planners, and entrepreneurs navigating the future of innovation and work.