Gangplank is a place for creators. When diverse backgrounds and ideas collide, those moments provide the necessary fuel to innovate. Gangplank provides the infrastructure, both physical and social, for this to happen. We serve as a place for people to explore their creativity, then challenge them to build their ideas into a viable startup – forging a vibrant economy in the process.
Collaborative workspace
Gangplank is more than coworking. We believe that the creative class should focus on collaboration over competition, and that ideas should be shared freely. Our open workspace reflects that. There are no physical or cultural barriers to sharing your ideas, your questions and your passions. We believe that small businesses, micro-businesses, and freelancers, bridged together in common cause, will be the core of this revolution in Phoenix.
Startup Accelerator
We know what it is like to start a business. Our anchor companies and board members live that experience every day. Gangplank provides more than the high-speed internet or desk space to get your startup moving. We offer one-on-one meetings with mentors specializing in marketing, financial management and business planning. The collaborative space provides daily networking opportunities with contractors, investors and future staff.
Academy
Upon entering Gangplank you are expected to teach, as well as to learn. Our day-to-day activities reflect this culture of mutual education, including weekly brownbag presentations by local business leaders, member-lead workshops on topics ranging from Ruby on Rails to how to talk to a designer, and professional conferences. Additionally, the youth arm of Gangplank, Gangplank Junior, seeks to augment a struggling education system. Through after-school programming focused on hands-on learning and encouraging creativity, we prepare future generations to operate in a world that their schools are not able to prepare them for.