INNOVATING CO-WORKING SPACES WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE
Ms. Divya Reddy, founder of HiveSpace, revolutionised co-working spaces by focusing on flexibility, innovation, and customer-centric operations. Her leadership has made HiveSpace a top choice for start-ups, offering affordability, accessibility, and customised services to drive businesses.
“MS. DIVYA’S ASPIRATIONS FOR HIVESPACE ARE DEEPLY ROOTED IN EMPOWERING STARTUPS WITH QUALITY CO-WORKING SPACE”
Starting her career with a passion for design, Ms. Divya graduated as an architect and joined the family business, eventually becoming Director. In this role, she oversaw the design of more than 3 lakh sq. ft. of office space, gaining a deep understanding of the evolving needs of businesses. This experience also revealed a significant gap in the market—affordable and inspiring workspaces for startups. Driven by this insight, she founded HiveSpace in 2015, creating a thriving ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and businesses.
HIVE is more than just a coworking space; it’s a community-driven workspace for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Divya has painstakingly created an ambiance that goes beyond merely providing office space and integrates essential amenities with business support services. Her vision is to provide complete solutions for startups to scale up effectively, working in an inspiring and supportive environment.
A LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY BUILT ON ACTION
Ms. Divya embodies the principle that leadership is about setting examples. Her hands-on approach ensures that every client’s requirement is well-understood and delivered perfectly. She has built an organizational culture that promotes accountability and excellence through quality assurance, on-time delivery, and effective communication.
While many co-working businesses struggled during the pandemic, her strategic thinking ensured operational continuity and growth, highlighting her business acumen and far-sightedness. With a business model focused on client retention and operational efficiency, HiveSpace has since achieved an enviable 90% occupancy post-normalization.
RECOGNITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Ms. Divya has had a fantastic entrepreneurial journey. Her commitment to business innovation and leadership won her the Best Young Entrepreneur by Times Business Awards in 2022. She has also shown a keen interest in corporate social responsibility. Under her leadership, HiveSpace has instituted free medical camps in its co-working spaces to provide routine check-ups for employees and professionals. She collaborated with Helia Diagnostics to offer discounted medical consultations and laboratory tests to help alleviate the financial burden of those needing healthcare assistance. Dedicated to promoting ethical leadership, she encourages a company culture that ensures compliance, integrity, and highly effective corporate governance.
VISION FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Ms. Divya’s aspirations for HiveSpace are deeply rooted in empowering startups and ensuring affordability for businesses. She envisions a future where co-working becomes integral to entrepreneurial success, offering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. In the long term, she aims to expand through a franchise model, offering accessible workspaces in key locations at competitive prices. Focused on market trends, she continually enhances customer experiences with feedback-driven improvements and an omnichannel approach, setting new industry standards. This vision ensures HiveSpace remains a dynamic and customer-centric brand.
