Some gatherings go beyond networking—they become inflection points. That’s what happened last week at GroundInn Lab, when we had the privilege of hosting Led by Community C.I.C.'s flagship event, Cowork & Connect.

For one day, our coworking space in Barcelona became a lens into something bigger: what it means to build intentionally, together.

Who is LED BY COMMUNITY?

Founded in 2022 by Francisco Opazo, Led by Community C.I.C. began as a newsletter in London and has grown into a global movement of B2B community professionals.

Today, it’s 500+ members strong across 20+ cities—New York, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Lisbon, and more—united by the shared mission of supporting those who build and sustain thriving communities inside brands, startups, and ecosystems.

Unlike many traditional industry groups, LED BY COMMUNITY is peer-led. Every chapter is organized by community professionals, for community professionals. From casual coworking sessions to large-scale networking events in Barcelona and beyond, they create spaces for connection, reflection, and professional evolution.

Their work is not just influential—it’s become a global benchmark in the community industry.

Why We Hosted Cowork & Connect

At GroundInn Lab, we don’t just offer a venue—we offer alignment.

We knew LED BY COMMUNITY’s Cowork & Connect wasn’t about filling a room—it was about curating the conditions for honest, strategic, purpose-fueled conversations. That’s what we design for.

From the layout of the event space in Barcelona to the tempo of the day, from sound and lighting to informal gathering zones—every detail was tuned to foster flow, trust, and emergence. Our team supported not just the logistics, but the intention.

And the result? An environment where attendees could show up as builders, not just participants. We don’t just host coworking Barcelona events. We host the energy communities need to grow.

What Emerged in the Room: 3 Insights That Stuck With Us

These weren’t lectures. They were live, in-the-moment reflections—shared across the room and echoed between conversations.

1. Community is not a channel. It’s an ecosystem.
   It’s tempting to treat community as a means to an end—growth, retention, visibility. But the builders in this room reminded us: community isn’t a funnel. It’s an alive, co-created system of exchange, learning, and belonging. It needs care, not control.
2. Belonging fuels boldness.
   We heard again and again: “I don’t always have spaces where I can talk about this.” That absence says a lot.

When community builders gather, we’re reminded how essential peer validation and shared experience really are. Confidence doesn’t just come from traction—it comes from feeling seen by people who get it.

3. Space shapes outcomes.
   Yes, physical design matters. But what really stood out was how people responded to a space that held their work with care. When space is attuned, it becomes a tool—sparking new ideas, deeper conversations, and a different kind of presence.

This is why intentional places like GroundInn Lab, and the way we host community networking events in Barcelona, matter now more than ever.

A Platform for Purpose-Driven Communities

At GroundInn Lab, our mission isn’t to be just another coworking space Barcelona. We exist to be a platform for people and projects that build with intention.

We work with community builders, startups, social designers, brand strategists, and cultural operators. People like the LED BY COMMUNITY network—who are shaping what’s next in work, business, and belonging.

What we offer is more than desks and Wi-Fi:

• A flexible, community-aligned coworking and event space in Barcelona
• Weekly learning labs, rituals, and curated gatherings
• The opportunity to host your own coworking partner events and keep 100% of the revenue
• Thought partnership and amplification for community professionals
• A trusted network of purpose-driven peers

Let’s Talk

If you’re building for others—and looking for a community coworking Barcelona hub that supports your mission, not just your meetings—GroundInn Lab might be exactly what you need next.

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