The co-working industry has witnessed a shift towards sustainable and green spaces within the workplace. Organizations across India are realizing the positive impact of such eco-friendly spaces on their employees’ productivity and how these spaces act as a catalyst for tomorrow’s innovative product and services. Hence, companies have started to rent co-working spaces such as Whizdom Club India, which has developed an ample amount of green spaces that promote a sustainable and holistic work culture.
Launched in August 2019, Whizdom Club is MQDC’s (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation) first project in India, drawn by the country’s youthful demographic and strong startup culture. The flagship club offers world-class infrastructure along with wellness, mentorship and incubation support. This new space is dedicated to creative and sustainable projects for socially interactive and dynamic young people.
In an interview with Insights Success, Chulamas Jitpatima (Amy), Director of MQDC, India explains how Whizdom Club, India is transforming India’s co-working segment with its Avante-Garde facilities and services for students, young professionals, enterprises, and startupreneurs.
What are the values, vision, and mission of your company?
Established in 2006, MQDC is a global property developer headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, with offices in Shanghai, China and New Delhi, India.
Under its core philosophy ‘For All Well-Being’, MQDC is known for its commitment to wellness and sustainability. MQDC has a house of brands that have successfully developed many different international projects including quality residential housing, condominium, and luxury mixed-use developments. Recently, it has launched multiple projects in Bangkok, in line with the company’s mission.
Kindly describe about the types of facilities you offer within your co-working space.
While we believe that it’s the people that make the space, it is important to supplement their passion with a range of services and amenities aimed at catalyzing innovation and collaboration. In line with that, Whizdom Club, Delhi offers its members the following facilities and amenities:
- i) Whiz Café – The club has a special and vibrant space for good ideas and even better coffee to brew – Whiz Café, acts as a gateway between members and non-members. From delicious multi cuisine food to a host of refreshing beverages, there is something for everyone at Whiz Café. The space and menu are designed in a manner that makes the café a place to work as well as unwind. Located at the heart of New Delhi, with the Cinemas right by its side, the Café draws an eclectic mix of people from students to working professionals.
- ii) Various Kinds of Workstation Options – Different seating arrangements catering to various work styles and requirements – Hot Desks, Dedicated Desks and Private Cabins. The club also offers fully-equipped meeting and VC rooms.
iii) Whiz Around – Our brainstorming and ideation Lab featuring a digital flip board and movable furniture to ensure that ideas flow freely and inspiration strikes you when it counts.
- iv) Whiz Kid – In-house recreational lounge, competent with monkey bars and a pool table, and many more. To know more about the rest of the facilities, visit: https://whizdomindia.com/
How has your company sustained its market competency? What are the characteristics that set it apart?
MQDC has forayed into the Indian real estate market with Whizdom Club which truly reflects the company’s vision and brand ethos through its unique offerings. The global property developer brings to India its legacy and global standards and best practices.
Whizdom Club is not just a co-working space but also an inspiration hub. The club has partnerships with VCs and startup mentors to guide entrepreneurs and young professionals to excel in their respective fields. Keeping students, young professionals and entrepreneurs in mind, the Club plan to make its space inspirational and growth conducive.
With its Strategic location, State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and wide-ranging amenities, Whizdom Club aims to be the preferred choice of Enterprise Clients.
Furthermore, Whizdom Club provides avenues for both professional and personal growth through all its offerings.
- Startup Incubation and mentorship – A mentorship program ensuring professional growth and supporting budding entrepreneurs right from the stage of ideation to execution.
- Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing – Whizdom Club is a lifestyle space, through a range of recreational/hobby workshops and events offered on a regular basis for both members and non-members.
- Gourmet Food experience in a vibrant collaborative environment – The Whiz Café is open to both members and non-members. In addition to providing delicious food and beverages, it is also a space for collaboration and exchange of ideas.
Describe the experiences, achievements or lessons learned, that have influenced the journey of the company.
Since the opening of the Whizdom Club in August 2019, there have been several notable milestones and achievements. We won the “Co-Working Amenities of the Year” Award at Realty+ Co-Working Summit & Excellence Awards 2020 held in Mumbai. We have also made valuable strategic industry partnerships. TiE Delhi is our ecosystem partners and several of their events are hosted in our club. Furthermore, several events at Whizdom Club have been in collaboration with independent organizations and student bodies such as MindHerBiz, Bennett University, Skill Circle and Ventures. Whizdom Club was also the title sponsor of the Asian Designer Week held in Gurgaon.
What are the future plans of the company? Where do you see the company in the years to come?
We intend to expand in the Indian market with projects featuring new concepts based on demand and in-depth analysis of the catchment area. We will soon announce the details of our upcoming projects.
To know more about the company, visit:https://whizdomindia.com/
About the Leader
Backed by more than 15 years’ experience with large Thai conglomerates and multinationals, Chulamas Jitpatima (Amy), Director, MQDC India has imparted a dynamic approach in launching the company in India. Deploying the same dynamism in setting up MQDC’s first initiative – Whizdom Club – in India, Amy is crafting the Club’s distinctive ethos and character that can act as a catalyst in attracting young professionals and entrepreneurs. She believes Whizdom Club can play a pivotal role in startupreneurs building new connections, gathering inspiration and discovering missing elements that can add momentum to their business strategies in addressing global competition.
Before joining MQDC in October 2017, Amy was the Managing Director and Co-founder of Idea360 – a research and branding powerhouse she helped establish in 2007. The agency assisted a myriad of brands in comprehending consumers’ subliminal beliefs.
Amy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (International Business) from the esteemed Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Amy’s primary interest is travel – reflecting the globetrotter, who grew up in several countries having-being born in a diplomatic family.
