Why We Built Cobot
Thilo Utke, Alexander Lang, and Kristina Schneider are the founders behind Cobot. They’ve worked together since 2006; and they operated and worked from our own coworking space in Berlin, co.up, in 2008.
Cobot was first developed as an in-house tool for that very coworking space. Pretty soon, other organizations were asking us if they could use it for their own operations and before we knew it we were helping coworking spaces all around the world.
Over ten years later, we’re as passionate as ever about the possibilities of coworking and enabling a collaborative, flexible, and ethical future of work. This attitude extends to our workplace culture; every day our team aspires to model our beliefs and to support the coworking spaces that depend on our software.
Today, Cobot helps hundreds of coworking spaces all over the world manage their operations and grow alongside their communities. We do what we do so that each and every one of them can focus on what really matters—time with their coworkers.
Our Mission & Values
Cobot is a proud pioneer of the global coworking movement. We seek to play a key role in driving new models of work and collaboration forward.
We believe that people reach their full potential when they can work safely, independently, collaboratively, and are free to express themselves at and through their work.
The primary goal of Cobot is to provide all the necessary tools so that coworking spaces can grow and flourish alongside their members, so that they may live more fulfilling lives and contribute positively to the lives of those around them.
Community and Collaboration
We believe that workplaces must center human connection. Communities thrive when we practice collaboration, solidarity, empathy and participation. We are stronger the more diverse viewpoints and experiences are included and can have an impact.
Trust and Ownership
We work best when we are empowered and in control. Everyone is accountable for delivering on their commitments, and can be confident to make a direct impact with their contribution.
Excellence
We are ambitious in our goals. We strive for excellence in everything we do, be it in our work or how we interact with each other.
Learning
We believe in lifelong learning, curiosity, and the joy that comes from making progress.
Sustainability
We acknowledge that the resources of our planet, our community, and ourselves are limited. We treat these resources with respect and find ways to save and protect them. We are here for the long run.