Ep 187: "Could More Play, Get Us Back Into the Office?" with Stephen Hargett

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

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What if the key to better work isn’t another policy—but more play, curiosity, and humanity? In this episode, Rob visits with one of Los Angeles’ up and coming young entrepreneurs, Stephen Hargett, Founder at Wrkspace, to explore how our relationship with work is rapidly evolving. They discuss how the pandemic reshaped workplace expectations, why rigid mandates fall short, and how intentional, human-centered environments can unlock creativity and productivity. Stephen shares his vision for an intelligent workplace operating system—one that blends technology with emotional intelligence to elevate the human experience and help companies deliver better work experiences for their employees. Together, they explore the power of humility in leadership, the future of co-working spaces, and the essential questions every corporate leader should be asking to build a thriving, people-first culture.

Feel free to follow and engage with STEPHEN here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shargett/
Website: https://wrkspace.app/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers

04:00 The Evolution of Work: From Traditional to Flexible

11:39 The Future of Work: Play Spaces and Creativity

20:28 The Dichotomy of College and Work

24:53 The Changing Landscape of Co-Working Spaces

29:50 Workspace: The Intelligent Operating System for Workplaces

32:20 Understanding User vs. Customer

34:31 Nimble Solutions for Space Management

36:42 The Challenge of Point Solutions

39:51 The Origin Story of Workspace

45:32 The Vision for Workspace's Future

47:27 The Role of AI in Workspace

52:01 Life Lessons from Sports and Family

57:58 Key Questions for Corporate Leaders

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