Coworking Space: XNode - JingAn Space in Shanghai

Naming themselves as a "startup accelerator", XNode offers opportunities to collaborate and network with their organized events where clients looking for funding can pitch ideas to venture capitalists. If you a chasing an inroad into Shanghai's burgeoning entrepreneurial community, this is definitely the place to hang out whilst working.

Sitting near the Jing ‘an Temple, the venue is easy to find whether you are arriving by public transport, pedalling a bicycle or pounding the pavement. Not only can you satisfy your work needs but your hunger pangs as well with its on-site cafe that is open from 9am to 6pm weekdays. This is especially for those that require plenty of caffeine hits during the day to keep the brain waves happening.

The doors are open 24/7 so anyone that is a workaholic will be wearing a huge grin as they can work to their own rhythm and whims. Aimed at the digital nomads meandering around the globe, budding startups and innovative entrepreneurs, you will find clever individuals from all industries to rub shoulders with. You can take over 1 of the 30 seats in the bustling shared area that is decked out with tables and lounge chairs. It is a cafe type of space with private meeting rooms that can be hired by the hour for those important one-on-one interviews or meetings amongst clients or cohorts that you want to keep under wraps. If you need to see your words on paper, printing is available as well as other office gadgets that you may require. The Wi-Fi is super fast to keep you connected but you will have to poke your nose into a corner to find a socket if you need to recharge items. To get around this issue sign up for a monthly fixed desk with its own socket and all the problems are solved.

You will be given a tour of the entire space when you initially visit XNode to get you acclimatised. The friendly front desk can speak both Chinese and English so you won't experience any lost in translation moments.