It’s one thing to take your laptop to Starbucks and use the free Wi-Fi for a few hours; it’s quite another to bring your entire desktop and set up shop (for a few days). Elaborate Starbucks offices are becoming more common as people decide to haul their entire PC systems along for an espresso trip.
Come to think of it, I did see someone bring their monitor and video game console to Starbucks once! Check out the examples that TechEBlog has compiled featuring some of the the most elaborate Starbucks offices.
BYO Desktops
Free Starbucks Wi-Fi Leads to Office Spaces With Desktops
Trend Themes
1. Remote Office Spaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable desktop solutions and accessories for professionals who prefer working remotely in coffee shops or other public spaces.
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3. Coffee Shop Professionalization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop coffee shop consultancy services to assist coffee shops in optimizing their spaces and amenities for professionals seeking work environments outside traditional offices.
Industry Implications
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2. Workspace Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer flexible and modular workstations that cater to the specific needs of professionals who prefer working remotely or in shared workspaces.
3. Hospitality Consulting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide consulting services to coffee shops and other public spaces to help them create environments that cater to professionals seeking workspaces outside of their offices.