Organizers

Eric Fish, Founder

I’m a journalist, author and podcast producer originally from Kansas City, with stints in Nanjing, Beijing, and NYC. I moved to the Triangle in 2020 at the height of covid-19 after my company told me I could go permanently remote. I was thrilled – the Triangle has beautiful natural scenery, an intellectual vibe bolstered by its several major universities, and a food and beverage scene that punches well above its weight. But when I got here, I got a bit lonely spending day after day at home in front of my computer. With many others pouring into the area and the trend toward remote work accelerated by the pandemic, I figured I wasn’t alone. As a relative newbie in town, I started this group as a way to check out new cafes, restaurants and other interesting places and meet other cool remote workers to hang out with in the process. Now it’s me and about half a dozen other organizers hosting events all over the Triangle. You’ll see me at our outings wearing a yellow shirt.

Max Mesirow, Director of Corporate Partnerships

I am a software engineer, and have lived in Chicago, Boston, and Seattle; before coming to Raleigh in 2021 when my job went remote. One of the challenges of being a remote worker is how isolating it can be. I hated eating lunch alone, not interacting with anyone for 8+ hours a day. There is something human about being around other people, that I think everyone craves and deserves. As we move towards a more remote world, coworking can help us all feel a little less lonely. Hope to see you around!