WeWork Labs is to open its first US west coast location in Seattle this year . Earlier this year, the company “re-launched” WeWork Labs with plans to expand, though WeWork wouldn’t talk about future growth beyond the Seattle location. The start - up incubator will be led by Chris Smith , former director of the University of Washington ’s innovation hub . Scallon said the difference between Labs and regular WeWork spaces is the resources available that help start - ups succeed at a fast rate . Seattle - based venture capital fund Flying Fish Partners plans to move its offices there and mentor start - ups .
WeWork Labs is to open its first US west coast location in Seattle this year . The start - up incubator will be led by Chris Smith , former director of the University of Washington ’s innovation hub . Scallon said the difference between Labs and regular WeWork spaces is the resources available that help start - ups succeed at a fast rate . Seattle - based venture capital fund Flying Fish Partners plans to move its offices there and mentor start - ups .