INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Women-focused co-working space The Wing has made its way to California, opening its first of two planned locations in the state this
morning.On Sansome Street in San Francisco Financial District, The Wing hopes to attract professional women able to shell out $215 per month
for access to its 8,000-square-foot workspace, which is complete with conference rooms, a cafe, a library stocked with books on feminist
theory, a lactation room and more.In addition to its chicdecor and feminist messaging, The Wing is also known for its programming
Headquartered in New York City, where the company operates three of its four existing spaces, The Wing has hosted events with former
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actress Jennifer Lawrence andNew York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, to name a few
TheSanFrancisco location will be no different.A spokesperson for The Wing tells me they have a fully booked calendar of politics, tech,
entertainment and lifestyle-focused events prepped for members
In the first month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed will stop by, as will Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Oakland Mayor
Libby Schaaf.
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As abrand founded by women — Audrey Gelman and Lauren Kassan — and
inspired by the women club movement of the 19th century,The Wing and its majority female staff very carefully and skillfully practice what
In building their spaces, for example, they hire female architects to design and perfect the location
Their conference rooms are named for notable women
One, in particular, named for Dr
Christine Blasey Ford, stands out.The dozensof art pieces scattered throughout The Wing are by female artists
The menu at The Wing cafe, which has a sign above it that reads &I&ll have what she having,& showcases women of the Bay Area food and
Even the wines served at The Wing are made by female wine makers in California.If there on thing about The Wing that stands out, it the
startup attention to detail.Founded in 2016,The Wing plans to open its next location, in West Hollywood, in early 2019.The Wing is backed by
venture capital firms NEA, Kleiner Perkins and BBG Ventures, as well as co-working unicorn WeWork
It has raised just over $40 million to date to expand its co-working spaces throughout the U.S
and beyond.&The Wing answers a desire by women to connect with each other in an environment that aims to promote learning and camaraderie,&
Forerunner Ventures& Kirsten Green told TechCrunch
&It both a timely and timeless need
With so much focus on entrepreneurship and start-ups here in the Bay Area, The Wing offers the community that many independent women are
looking for and can benefit from.&Women-only co-working space The Wing is launching an app to help its members stay connected
