Member Ethos
At Resident, we look for people who bring generosity, curiosity, and self-awareness into the room. People who make the community better just by being part of it. We're not building a space for everyone. We're building a space for the right people. Traditional coworking sells an office to anyone. We take the opposite approach. Every company undergoes evaluation to ensure they'll contribute to our collaborative ecosystem. This intentional curation is what separates proximity from real community.
Resident Member Qualities
Generosity
You lead with a give-first mindset, sharing advice, ideas, and opportunities without keeping score. You understand that the strongest networks are built on reciprocity, not transactions. When someone asks for an introduction or perspective, your instinct is to help, not to calculate what's in it for you.
Ambition
You want to build big things, but you also want to see others win alongside you. You're building something significant and you want to be surrounded by others doing the same. You seek out people who push you to think bigger and celebrate when you do.
Openness
You show up with genuine intent and openness to new perspectives, never assuming your way is the only way. You ask thoughtful questions. You listen more than you pitch. You're confident enough in your vision to learn from others without feeling threatened.
Sensibility and Intuition
You know how to read a room and respect someone's boundaries. You understand when someone needs space to focus versus when they're open to conversation. You can tell the difference between networking and relationship-building. You prioritize quality over quantity in every interaction.
Behaviors We Encourage
- Share ideas, introductions, and lessons learned. This is how energy circulates here. When you discover a vendor who delivers exceptional work, you share them. When you solve a problem that others might face, you speak openly about it. When you meet someone who could help a fellow member, you make the introduction.
- Do what you say you'll do. Be reliable. Show up to our community programs on time. Follow through on commitments. Return that email you promised to send. If your circumstances change and you can't deliver, communicate early. Consistency builds trust, and trust is the foundation of everything we're creating here.
- Lift others up. Celebrate good work and make the space and the people in it better than when you arrived. Compliment someone's product launch. Attend a fellow member's event. Offer feedback when asked. Advocate for other members when opportunities arise. Small acts of support compound into something meaningful.
What This Means in Practice
Being a Resident means understanding that real community requires intention. It means choosing collaboration over competition, even when it's uncomfortable. It means showing up not just for what you can get, but for what you can give.
We're not asking you to be perfect. We're asking you to be present, generous, and committed to making this community stronger. If that resonates with you, you belong here.