When coworking spaces first came on the scene, they met some very basic needs for entrepreneurs and their teams. They provided another option for those who could not afford to independently lease or purchase office space under typically long term contracts. These hive-like spaces were often bare bones and humble, but they did the job. They helped startups move out of garages and basements into real office spaces.
While this created a much needed legitimacy, needs have changed and the folks who run coworking spaces have done an amazing job of rising to the challenge of meeting the new customer needs. If you haven’t looked into the coworking spaces that are local to you, please do so. You will be amazed at the communities being formed and the good that is being done. For startups in particular, these things are really exciting.