Strategic consulting for coworking and coliving, from vision to operations
Coworking & coliving consulting
Happy Lab is the consulting arm of Happy Working Lab.
We work with asset owners, entrepreneurs, operators and organisations worldwide to develop successful coworking, coliving and hybrid projects.
Building spaces that work
With over 10 years of experience and more than 50 projects developed, we collaborate at every stage of a project’s evolution.
From new launches and expansions to repositioning existing spaces, we focus on business and space development that responds to real user needs and helps build strong, sustainable communities.
End-to-end coworking and coliving consulting services
We work alongside you at every stage of your project, from the initial idea to launch and growth.
Our approach combines market insight, business strategy, space design and operational experience.
Coworking business development
From concept and market analysis to financial strategy, space set-up, technology implementation, launch planning and community building.
Coliving business development
From concept and market analysis to financial strategy, space set-up, technology implementation, launch planning and community building.
Feasibility study
A structured pack to validate your project before investing, combining market analysis, business model definition space optimisation and financial projections.
Operator procurement support
We help you define the right operator model and connect you with the best-fit partners.
Mentoring program
Ongoing guidance for operators and entrepreneurs to improve performance, solve challenges and avoid common mistakes.
Advisory sessions
On-demand expert sessions focused on specific challenges, opportunities or decisions.
Why choose Happy Lab?
We’re not only consultants, we’re operators. With over a decade of experience and 50+ coworking and coliving projects worldwide, we work alongside our clients to build real projects — not generic reports.
Reasons:
- 10+ years of experience in coworking and coliving.
- 50+ projects developed worldwide.
- Multidisciplinary expertise (strategy, finance, design, technology, marketing and community).
- Operator mindset, not just theory.
- Human-centred and business-driven approach.
Trusted by coworking and coliving projects worldwide
We've collaborated with coworking and coliving projects across different markets. Here's a small selection of our work.
We had no prior experience running a coworking space, and Vanessa guided us step by step with her expertise and practical approach, helping us successfully open and operate our space. We highly recommend her for any consultancy related to coworking operations and community.
Lilián Hernández
Director - IQWORK
HWL played a key role in redefining Factory’s identity and shaping a clear strategy to activate and grow a truly authentic community. The training provided to the management team was especially valuable, giving them the tools, confidence and clarity to operate and scale the space successfully.
David Pons
Founder & CEO - Factory 103
HWL has allowed us to identify the critical points of our project with a level of depth and detail that will surely enable us to launch into the coworking venture with lower risk. The analysis of the location, the target audience to focus on, and relevant comparisons will help us improve the project as we had originally planned.
Alex Ros
Managing Director - Aspasios
HWL has become a benchmark in the coworking industry. In recent years, I would highlight their outstanding work collaborating in the organization of national and international events such as the Coworking Spain, Coworking Europe, Coworking India and Coworking Africa conferences.
Manuel Zea
Founder & CEO - Coworking Spain
HWL has unbeatable experience, from branding insights to strategic advice. The HWL team’s know-how, hands-on experience and network of sponsors were key to successfully launching our second coworking space.
The marketing strategy they designed clearly contributed to a strong and successful opening.
Ruth Palacio
Founder & CEO - Coworkidea