Did you know — There was a 27% increase in women-owned businesses between 2019 + 2020, according to the US Small Business Administration. That’s just one reason why Maven Space co-founder and CEO Leslie Bailey wanted to create a workspace by and for women. (You may be familiar with her local lifestyle resource, Indy Maven.)

What we tried

Being on an editorial team of women who work remotely, I (City Editor Nicole here 👋) wanted to get a change of scenery + check out this space — which is officially open this week.

I booked a tour of Maven Space, which includes a free stay for the day. After the tour, I set up shop at a cozy table and worked there the rest of the day. Pro tip: There’s even a soundproof “phone booth” perfect for Zoom calls.

Maven Space's in-house cafe will have a local chef who will also be available for events. | Photo by INDYtoday team

What not to miss

Maven Space has all the necessities for a coworking space:

Private meeting + conference rooms
Event space
Cafe + a coffee and wine bar
Members-only fitness + wellness center
Mother’s breastfeeding room presented by The Milk Bank
Podcast studio

A couple of other noteworthy pieces are the lending library in partnership with Wild Geese Bookshop + a rotating gallery wall highlighting the works of local artists, in partnership with GANGGANG.

Maven Space plans to have a local trainer who will be available for fitness classes. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Things to know

Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: In the OneAmerica Gibson Building at 433 N. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100
Parking: You can either park in the building’s lot (available Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or park on the street. Pro tip: You can also avoid parking + take the bus — it’s right next to the IndyGo Red Line Vermont Street stop.
Memberships: Maven Space also plans to host events, so even if you’re not looking for a place to work remotely, you can still join the community + network with the Social Maven membership ($95/month). Day passes ($35/day) are also available if you’re like me and just want to work downtown every once in a while. Discover which membership option works best for you.