A new coworking space hits Des Moines with Levi Cermak at Elevator

In this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Levi Cermak, the Vice President of Revenue at Elevator, a new co-warehousing space in town. Levi shares his journey from Hastings, Nebraska, through the entrepreneurship center at the University of Nebraska, to joining Elevator. He discusses Elevator's unique business model, which focuses on co-warehousing for small businesses dealing with physical goods, as opposed to traditional coworking spaces. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by small business owners who operate from home, such as storage and logistics, and how Elevator aims to provide a solution by offering flexible, community-focused spaces. Levi emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and learning opportunities that Elevator provides to its members, which extends beyond just logistics support. Levi and Kaylee also discuss the expansion of Elevator from Omaha to Des Moines and Kansas City, and the positive reception and collaborative spirit they've encountered in the Des Moines startup ecosystem. Levi explains Elevator's approach to community building and how it aims to elevate small businesses by reducing barriers to growth. He describes the planned features of the Des Moines location, emphasizing the intentional design for fostering interactions and community engagement. The conversation wraps up with Levi inviting potential members to explore the space and consider joining their founding member community for additional benefits, while Kaylee reflects on the value of such innovative spaces in supporting entrepreneurial ventures. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/levi-cermak-elevator-coworking-des-moines