One of the forgotten values of an open office is that it's a space with people working in it. This space with people working can be shown to business partners,

One of the forgotten values of an open office is that it's a space with people working in it. This space with people working can be shown to business partners, investors, creditors, friends and colleagues, and anyone else where the management wants a good impression. You're probably as valuable as an "office extra" (like extras in a movie) as you are valued for solving problems.