We had an office at an incubator when we started our business. Facilities management saves a lot of headaches. We just paid rent, not equity. I learnt a lot by

We had an office at an incubator when we started our business. Facilities management saves a lot of headaches. We just paid rent, not equity. I learnt a lot by watching the other companies make mistakes. Most valuably, we didn't chase investors. Saved our time and effort, focused on profitability, retained 100% ownership, and avoided any misaligned influence from investors. A shared space or coworking with other startups is likely to be helpful I think. I like learning from peers. I'd now consider moving to SV if I wanted to try founding again. Wellington if in NZ. Even though I suspect a good idea can work anywhere.