Coworking Europe Podcast

#77 Booms of EV battery and rare earth mining in Northern Sweden are driving demand for coworking up

Coworking Europe Podcast

Show Notes

What does this mean for coworking and flexible work?

In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Olof Pergament, CEO of House Be, about how this industrial boom is creating new opportunities for coworking spaces and reshaping communities in Northern Sweden.

They discuss:

• The massive investments driving the region's growth • Why coworking is becoming part of the new economic ecosystem • How House Be evolved from a digital nomad destination into a community hub • The role of lifestyle and community in attracting talent • Why smaller cities may play an increasingly important role in the future of work

As Europe accelerates its green transition, Northern Sweden is emerging as an unlikely hotspot for innovation, sustainability, and flexible work.

Learn more about Coworking Europe and join the community at: https://coworkingeurope.net/

🎙️ Hosted by Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe.

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