Built by founders. Still on Day 1.
Day 1 is a community-first coworking and creator space in Taipei for everyone who refuses to settle: founders, freelancers, small teams testing the next thing, and remote workers who want stimulation and conversation. Run by entrepreneurs who have built and exited companies, and are still building.
- An open coworking floor designed for serendipity, not cubicles, with meeting rooms and phone booths when you need them.
- Weekly mentor permanence with entrepreneurs who have built and exited companies in Asia.
- Active community programming: pitch & feedback nights, member showcases, first-customer sessions.
- A founding-member rate locked for 12 months for the first 25 sign-ups.
An amazing physical space, built around the people in it.
The floor is laid out for collaboration and creation, not heads-down isolation. A bright open floor of hot desks, plus a pantry, couch areas, meeting rooms, and phone booths. Everything is designed to make it easy to bump into someone interesting and start something.
Built for collaboration
Open hot desks and a community lounge, with meeting rooms and phone booths when you need them. No cubicles. Talking is encouraged, with quiet focus areas for when you need to put your head down undisturbed.
Built for creation
A pantry, couch areas for lounging, plus meeting rooms big and small. The full toolkit to host a workshop, run a livestream, ship a deck, or close a deal.
Built for Day 1 thinking
For anyone who refuses to settle: pre-formation founders, teams of 1–3 scaling and testing, freelancers between gigs, and entrepreneurs who want a room that keeps challenging them. A mindset, at any stage.
Four ways in.
Month-to-month, no long lock-ins. The first 25 founding members lock in their rate for 12 months.
Drop-In
A single day to taste the community.
NT$400/day
No contract · 9am–6pm
- Drop-in seat in the open coworking area
- 1 hr private workspace or small meeting room
- Coffee from the bar
- Access to member directory
All-Access
24/7 + every perk — for those going all-in.
NT$6,800/month
Month-to-month · 24 / 7 / 365
- EasyCard for autonomous 24/7 entry
- Leave your gear: monitor, keyboard, etc. (coming soon)
- 20 hrs private workspace or meeting room · 4 hrs big meeting room
- Priority access to events · 1 guest pass / month
- Visitor meetings up to 1 hr (max 10 / month)
- Your company / project logo displayed in the space
- Free workshops · featured member profile
Resident
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm — the weekday home base.
NT$4,800/month
Month-to-month · full weekdays
- Hot desk every weekday
- 10 hrs private workspace or small meeting room
- Access to member directory + full community
Flex
10 days a month — for hybrid workers.
NT$2,800/month
Month-to-month · 10 days / mo
- Hot desk on weekdays, 9am–6pm
- 5 hrs private workspace or small meeting room
- Access to member directory + community
All prices exclude VAT. Founding-member rate available for the first 25 sign-ups.
Upcoming events
21 Aug, 19:00
DAY 1: UNSCRIPTED #01 What’s Actually Worth Building?
DAY 1: UNSCRIPTED #01 What’s Actually Worth Building? You have an idea. Maybe even a good one. But how do you know if it’s actually worth building? For the first edition of Day 1: Unscripted, we’re bringing together a small group of founders, operators, and curious builders for a candid conversation with Richard Brown about one of the hardest decisions in entrepreneurship: knowing what’s worth pursuing. No presentations. No panels. No rehearsed founder stories. Just an open fireside conversation about ideas, validation, execution, and the judgment calls that happen before something becomes a real business. We’ll get into questions like: • What separates an interesting idea from a real opportunity? • What do founders commonly mistake for validation? • How much evidence is enough before you commit? • When does testing become procrastination? • How do you distinguish a bad idea from bad execution? • When should you keep going—and when should you walk away? Then we’ll open up the conversation to the room. Bring your questions. Bring something you’re working through. Or just come ready to listen and challenge your own assumptions. About Richard Brown Richard is an entrepreneur and operator with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling businesses across education, renewable energy, IoT, and real estate. He founded and built BROWNS Group, growing it into one of Australia’s leading education brands with a presence across 39 countries, alongside training and purpose-built student accommodation businesses. His experience spans scaling operations, navigating new markets, building global partnerships, and making the difficult strategic calls that come with turning an idea into a real business. About Ivy Chuang Ivy is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and Chief Botanic Alchemist at Blendily, a botanical wellness brand she has been building since 2014. Drawing on a background spanning product design, technology, and wellness, Ivy has built Blendily around zero-waste skincare, haircare, herbal remedies, teas, and bath products made from bioregional plants. Now based in Taiwan, she is also exploring how AI could make personalized wellness and plant-based healing more accessible. About Day 1: Unscripted Candid conversations with people who build. Unscripted is a recurring series at Day 1, bringing a small group together with founders, investors, and operators to talk openly about the decisions, mistakes, and realities behind building something. Attendance is intentionally limited. The room is part of the conversation. For this launch edition, admission is complimentary with an invite. As Day 1 opens, Unscripted will become part of our regular community programming and one of the perks included with the Day 1 All-Access Membership. Come for the conversation. Stay for the people.
Free
28 Aug, 09:00
Day 1 Coworking Open House
What if your workspace offered more than just a desk? Join us for the Day 1 Coworking Open House in collaboration with PicCollage and spend a day working alongside founders, builders, freelancers, remote professionals, and others creating something new. Whether you’re building a startup, working remotely, exploring a new idea, or simply searching for a more inspiring place to work, come experience the space and meet the community that makes Day 1 special. 🤩 What to Expect ✨ Explore the space Tour our work areas, meeting rooms, and shared community spaces. ☕ Work from Day 1 for the day Bring your laptop, choose a spot, and experience what a typical workday here feels like. 🤝 Meet the Day 1 team Learn about the thinking behind Day 1 and how we’re building a community-first workspace for people creating their own path. 💡 Connect with fellow builders A coworking space is shaped by more than its furniture and facilities, it’s shaped by the people around you. Meet others working on interesting ideas, projects, and businesses. 📅 Date & Time Date: August 28, 2026 (Friday) Time: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM 📝 Please Note Space is limited. We’ll send you a confirmation email before the Open House to confirm your registration. -- 如果你的工作空間能帶給你的，不只是一張桌子呢？ Day 1 Coworking 將與 PicCollage 合作舉辦 Open House！歡迎來到這裡工作一天，和創業者、創作者、自由工作者、遠端工作者，以及其他正在打造新事物的人一起交流。 無論你正在創業、遠端工作、探索新的想法，或只是想找一個更有啟發性的工作環境，都歡迎來體驗我們的空間，認識讓 Day 1 與眾不同的社群。 🤩 活動內容 ✨ 探索空間 參觀我們的工作區、會議室與社群交流空間。 ☕ 在 Day 1 工作一天 帶上你的筆電，挑一個喜歡的位置，實際體驗在這裡工作一天的感覺。 🤝 認識 Day 1 團隊 了解 Day 1 背後的理念，以及我們如何為走在自己道路上的人，打造一個以社群為核心的共享工作空間。 💡 認識其他正在打造新事物的人 一個共享工作空間的價值，不只來自家具與設備，更來自你身邊的人。來認識正在發展有趣想法、專案與事業的新朋友。 📅 日期與時間 日期： 2026 年 8 月 28 日（星期五）時間： 上午 9:00–下午 6:00 📝 注意事項 名額有限。我們會在 Open House 前寄送確認信，與你確認報名資訊。
Free
1 Sept, 09:00
Launch of Day 1
This is the official launch date of Day 1!
NT$400
Host your event or meeting at Day 1.
Our space is available to hire, whether you’re running a workshop or launch night for a crowd, or need a proper room for a focused team session. Central Da’an, 3 minutes from the MRT.
The open event space
Up to 80 peopleOur full open floor, cleared and set up for talks, workshops, launches, meetups and community nights. Projector and screen, sound, movable seating, and a pantry for catering.
Enquire about hire
The red meeting room
Up to 12 (ideal for 10)An enclosed meeting room for workshops, board sessions, offsites, and client meetings. Big table, display, and whiteboard — bookable by the hour or half-day.
Enquire about hireNot sure which fits? Tell us about your event and we’ll help you plan it.
Backed by founders who’ve built here.
Day 1 is shaped by entrepreneurs and community builders who have started, scaled, and exited companies across Taiwan and Asia, and who show up to help the people in the room.
Yann Boquillod
Founder & CEO of Ship24 (cross-border logistics SaaS) and founder of AirVisual (acquired by IQAir). 27 years operating across Asia. Based in Taipei.
David Reynier
Co-founder & CEO of Termly (privacy SaaS, acquired by group.one). Former COO at Taroko. SaaS operator scaling international businesses from Taiwan.
Ta-Wei Wang
Cross-border builder and immigrant-founder advocate. Co-founder of Pinehurst Venture Studio. Deep networks across Taiwan's startup community.
Mark Hsu
Taiwanese-American entrepreneur in Asia since 1996. Founder of 11th Fleet and co-founder of Pinehurst Venture Studio; former Venture Partner at TMI Holding. Deep ops know-how on Taiwan setup.
Janet Hung
Entrepreneur and connector across six continents who builds ecosystems, not just introductions — unlocking global networks and strategic growth. Advisor to founders and executives, and an architect of social-impact philanthropy.
Jenny Hsu
Head Coach at Day 2 Studios (communication & leadership advisory) and a former Wall Street Journal correspondent of seven years. Coaches founders and executives to speak with clarity and presence; writes the 'Beyond the Deck' column for TechSoda.
Elias Ek
Swedish serial entrepreneur in Taiwan since 2000. Founder & CEO of Enspyre (70+ staff). Author of How to Start a Business in Taiwan. Co-organiser of Dragons' Chamber.
Andrew Klerck
Founder of Taiwan Impact Entrepreneurs (TIE), a 7,000+ member community for foreigners building businesses in Taiwan, with weekly meetups.
Jacky Wang
Founder of Chill Ice Bath and previous founder of Cozy Cowork Cafe, one of Taipei's most successful community-driven coworking spaces. Podcaster (Left Side Escalator).
Jan Hein Hoogstad
Writer, developer & ecosystem architect. Founder of Offcourse Studio; former coach at DevBootcamp. PhD in Philosophy & Media Studies.
Curtis Bergh
Startup community builder and mentor with roots in Startup Grind (Singapore). Experienced supporting early-stage founders across Asia.
Mark Birch
Community-builder with deep experience designing and running founder communities. A long-time voice on community-led growth and B2B community best practices.
Jordi Vallejo
Entrepreneur, CTO, and angel investor with hands-on product and engineering leadership. Brings a builder's perspective to early-stage projects.
Richard Brown
Founder of BROWNS English Language School (exited 2022). Board member, advisor, mentor & angel investor with exit experience.
Da’an District, Taipei. 3 minutes from the MRT.
Central Taipei, in 華視光復大樓 on Guangfu South Road. A 3-minute walk from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT on the Blue Line, with several other lines a short ride away.
Getting here
By MRT
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station (Blue Line). A 3-minute walk along Guangfu South Road to 華視光復大樓.
By YouBike
Several docking stations within a 3-minute walk along Guangfu and Zhongxiao East Road.
First visit
Head to 華視光復大樓. Staff will meet you at Day 1 reception on the 11th floor during 9am–6pm.
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