We Build Community
SOCO is a thriving platform and community focused on supporting creators, indie workers and entrepreneurs just like you. SOCO creates inspiring spaces where you can work and work together; incredible events and activities to help you connect with your “tribe”; and a range of learning opportunities to hone your skills and grow your craft.
Real Community
Community is at the center of everything we do. Hundreds of members sharing, collaborating and growing together Spend some time with us and you’ll see that it’s the thing that makes all the other things work. Real Connections. Real Community.
Inspiring Workspaces
Iconic, inspiring workspaces chock full of amenities like 24/7 access, super reliable high speed internet, meeting and collaboration rooms, bottomless locally roasted coffee and beer on tap. We create workspaces as awesome as our members.
Powerful Events
Where your social life meets your professional life. SOCO supports more than 100 events a year focused on helping you create meaningful connections. Events and experiences that help you love your work and your life.
Learning Opportunities
From meetups and workshops to peer groups and online learning sessions, we offer a range of learning opportunities, all geared to helping you hone your skills, grow your craft and thrive. Never stop learning with SOCO.
SOCO Blog
SOCO’s Guide to Halloween Reads, Pods and Haunts
SOCO's guide to great reads, podcasts and haunts in Columbia, SC this Halloween season. Take a break from the work and get into our favorite season.
Ley Linder’s Journey of Empathy and Advocacy in Behavioral Health
Ley Linder is a founder, author, speaker and healthcare advocate who's found wild success by focusing on empathy, advocacy, and human connection. #Podcast
SOCO’s Guide To Working With People
Working (and playing) with others can be difficult, but is fundamental to winning. Greg Hilton shares his "rules of engagement" for working well with others.
The Balancing Act – Motherhood, Work and Self-Care
In this Communal takeover, Whitney Ballish, Eva Foussat, and Kim Andrews share insights on balancing motherhood, work ambitions and self care.
Growth: The 6 Kinds of People You Need in Your Tribe
Building big things is hard and lonely. It doesn't have to be. Here are the 6 kinds of people you need in your entrepreneurial (or professional) village, from Cofounder and Managing Partner Greg Hilton.
1% Every Day: Member Perspectives on Personal Growth
1% Every Day! Easy to say, hard to do. We talk to SOCO members on the tools, tactics and topics they're leveraging to continue their personal and professional growth journey.
Dave Maxfield’s Inspiring Journey & Life Lessons
Join us as Dave Maxfield shares wisdom and practical advice for thriving in your 50s and beyond, highlighting adaptability, new adventures, and staying youthful at heart.
The Road To Growth: 6 Members, 6 Paths, 6 Lessons Learned
We experience growth by learning from others' successes and failures. 6 SOCO members share what they've learned on their paths to professional success.
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Insights from Jada Willis on Success, Identity, and Growth
Redefine success with Jada Willis, an executive leadership coach. Discover her journey from HR to leadership strategist, the impact of a growth mindset, and the power of showing up authentically. Enhance your mental toughness and achieve fulfillment.