Infrastructure for intentional work, with people and AI side by side. Bring what you're building; we find the place, the people, and someone who has been there.
Where this is going
Infrastructure for the way startups work now
One founder with a few AI tools can now build what used to take a team. What they still need is a good place to work on the days they choose, and the right people around them, including someone who knows the part they don't.
We're building that, starting in Lisbon: places, people and expertise, arranged by Jamal.
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A place
Somewhere good to work near you, on the days you choose: a coworking on its quiet day, a studio, a table by the sea.
How a day works - 02
The right people
A few people working on things like yours. You see who's going before you book.
See the rooms - 03
Someone who has been there
When a few people in a room are stuck on the same thing, we invite someone who knows it to come and give the talk.
How Been there works
Have a space or a skill?
Start your own room
Run a regular morning or evening for people like you, in your space or one we help you find.
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Tell us what you know
Drop your CV, or paste a few lines about what you do.
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Pick a room
Answer a few short questions and we suggest three rooms you could run. Change anything.
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Open it
Add your phone and we set it up with you: the day, the place, the price and who it's for.
Jamal, your assistant
Everything through one chat
Message Jamal on WhatsApp and he finds you a day that fits, or helps you start your own room. Telegram is next.
Meet Jamal- You: Hi Jamal, I'd like to start with a free day.
- Jamal: Hi! I'm Jamal, the assistant for there. What's your first name?
- You: Ana
- Jamal: Nice to meet you, Ana. What are you working on at the moment?
Questions
What people ask first
What does it cost?
A coworking day pass is usually €15–25, set with each place. Days hosted by members have their own price, shown before you book. Your first coworking day is free.
Do I need a membership?
No. You pay for the days you book. Once there are enough places, we'll add a monthly plan for people who come often, and you'll hear about it first.
Will anyone actually talk to me?
Yes. Each day starts with a short round where everyone says what they're working on. You know who's coming before you arrive, and Jamal can introduce you to anyone there if you both agree.
Is an AI choosing who I sit with?
Jamal is our assistant: he plans your days and sends the messages. We choose the group from what you tell us, and a person on our team checks it before the day is confirmed. Ask us to forget anything and we will.
What if the group is wrong, or I don't feel safe?
You see who's coming before you go, and you can swap or skip any day. Hosts are checked before they open. You can report anything at any time, and we read every report.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel until 18:00 the day before and you get your money back. Later than that, the day is paid.
Start with a free day
Pick a room and a date, then confirm with your phone. It takes a minute.