Launching Pillar Cowork just before the pandemic

Amirh is the co-founder of Pillar Cowork, an innovative working and childcare space in Lafayette. She opened the doors in early March 2020 -- two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to stay at home.

Fortunately, Pillar Cowork survived the rollercoaster whiplash of purple tier closings and orange tier openings. They look forward to growing again as our office culture shifts towards smaller, local offices.

We covered:

• Why she got into the coworking business

• Early startup struggles and successes

• What makes Pillar unique

• Where office working trends are headed

• The entrepreneurial community in Lafayette and Lamorinda at large