129. From Metal Bands to Building Innovation Ecosystem: CIC's Stacey Messier's Unique Leadership Journey

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In this episode of Flex Uncensored, we're joined by Stacey Messier, General Manager at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) New England. Stacey shares her unique career path—from metal band vocalist to leading one of the most innovative coworking ecosystems in the world—and offers insights into how CIC supports groundbreaking ideas across industries. Stacey explains CIC's approach to fostering innovation, her philosophy on team development, and what drives the company's global expansion into cities like Tokyo, Berlin, and Providence. What we covered: How CIC uses economic partnerships to drive growth and impact innovation ecosystems. Stacey's career pivoted from tech to coworking and what she learned along the way. CIC's unique approach to creating community-driven workspaces across 1M+ square feet. Building and nurturing teams: Stacey's "Build Your Bench" strategy for professional development. What being in a band taught Stacey about leadership, creativity, and project management. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Stacey on LinkedIn CIC website Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

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