Welcome back to another episode of The Room Podcast! This week’s guest is Christelle Rohaut, the CEO and co-founder of Codi. Christelle and Codi are leading the way to happier urban living through innovative approaches encompassing remote work, sustainability, and intelligent urban design. That’s why Codi’s mission is to offer more flexible and secure office spaces, providing a convenient alternative to traditional office setups. Companies of all sizes use Codi to attract and retain talent, reduce commuting hassles, and adapt to evolving needs, contributing to a broader workplace revolution.

In this episode, we expand on ideas such as personal transformation through parenthood as a catalyst for achieving business success, transforming underutilized neighborhood spaces into flexible hubs for businesses to share and revitalize local economies, and emphasizing in-person interactions, and streamlining operations to maximize supply and demand matching.

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4:29 - Where did Christelle grow up and how did that shape her view of the world?
5:00 - Did Christelle always think she would become a founder?
5:39 - Where does Christelle get her interest in cities?
6:39 - What is a key difference between cities in France and cities in the States?
7:51 - How has Christelle’s previous work impacted her journey as a founder?
10:26 - What was the earliest inception of what Codi could and should be?
12:16 - What was the “aha moment” that sparked the start of Codi?
13:38 - How has Codi’s core product evolved over time?
14:10 - What was Codi’s original cord product?
15:39 - How did Codi’s roadmap change over time?
17:50 - What does Christelle think about the current commercial real estate climate?
19:18 - How does Christelle adapt to changes in the commercial real estate market?
21:34 - How are startups plugging into the current commercial real estate landscape?
34:28 - How does Christelle envision being creative about a business model that's breaking in front of our eyes?
26:56 - Who was the first person to say yes to investing in Codi?
27:38 - What advice would Christelle give to someone who is going out into the market today?
29:24 - What was a moment in Codi's life cycle where things didn't go quite as planned?
32:17 - How does Christelle think about marketplace growth and how does that affect the future of Codi?
34:02 - Where does Christelle think physical space for startups and businesses is going to be in the next five years?
35:23 - What is Christelle excited about in her personal life?
35:48 - Who is a woman in Christelle’s life that has had a profound impact on her and her career?

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