Míša, could you introduce your professional journey that led to the founding of Moovin Space?
Even during my studies, I was fascinated by how the environment affects our thinking, emotions, and behavior. Later, as a workplace consultant, I helped companies set up offices in a way that supported both employee satisfaction and performance—spaces that reflected their company culture. In many of the projects where I focused primarily on space optimization, the same issue kept coming up: companies had excess space and didn’t know how to use it meaningfully. That experience inspired us to come up with the idea for Moovin Space. We launched full operations this January.
What motivated you to enter the office real estate space and approach it in such an innovative way?
I’ve always wanted to start a business, and a year ago, I felt the time was right to go for it. Commercial real estate came together as a mix of opportunity, chance, and passion. It’s also an industry where we saw a clear gap. The market is very conservative, and innovation rarely happens. The pandemic exposed how inefficiently offices are being used—companies keep paying for them even when they’re empty, and due to long leases, they can’t or don’t want to get out of them. At the same time, demand for flexibility is growing, and the market isn’t able to keep up. We were inspired by these trends, and that’s how Moovin Space was born.
What challenges did you face in the beginning—and what helped you keep going?
We’re still in the early stages, and challenges come up every day. The ability to manage energy and emotions is crucial in those moments, and having the right partner to share the journey with helps a lot. I believe resilience is something we need to renew daily. This gives me a huge amount of energy—otherwise, I probably would’ve given up a long time ago.
How would you explain what Moovin Space does, in simple terms?
Moovin Space connects companies that have free desks in their offices with teams that are looking for office space. Landlords list their spaces, tenants use them, and we ensure the smooth running of the sharing process—from providing simple and transparent contracts to managing rent payments. We’re basically like Airbnb or Interhome, but focused on long-term office rentals.
How does Moovin Space differ from serviced offices or traditional real estate agencies?
Our business model is fundamentally different. Serviced office providers pay rent for their centers just like any other company in a building. They can only open new locations when a new building is constructed. Then they need to furnish and fit out the space in a branded design. They earn money by renting out individual workstations at a much higher rate than their own rent, covering their operational costs. It’s still very close to the traditional way of thinking.
Real estate agencies, on the other hand, typically focus on leases over 500 m² and ignore smaller spaces. We’re much more flexible—that’s the innovation we bring. We’re not limited to new buildings, specific designs, or square meters. Moovin can exist absolutely anywhere, at any time. Any company can list any number of desks with us at a price they choose.
Who are your typical clients—on both the supply and demand side?
On the supply side, it’s companies with 20–200 employees who have long-term leases and unused desks. On the demand side, it’s companies with 5–50 employees who don’t want to deal with operations or furnishing, and for whom serviced offices aren’t a good fit for various reasons. Some spaces are also available to individuals.
How do you address the issue of flexibility?
Our entire service is far more flexible than the market standard. We offer open-ended contracts with a two-month notice period (whereas standard leases usually last several years). If a client prefers more security, we also offer one-year contracts with a three-month notice. This gives small companies a lot of flexibility, while also providing stability to those who want a longer-term setup.
When it comes to space flexibility, tenants can scale up or down. It’s as simple as sending an SMS.
Do you see growing interest in alternative office rentals in the Czech Republic?
Yes—and most importantly, interest is growing even beyond our borders. Prague is among the European cities with the fastest-growing demand for flexible office spaces. In 2023 alone, demand grew by over 20%, and that trend will continue. Flexible office space currently accounts for about 8% of the market and will keep increasing.
But for real progress, the entire market needs to change—it’s still based on long-term certainty.
What are your near-term plans for Moovin Space?
In 2026, we plan to expand to other cities across the Czech Republic, and we’re preparing to launch in another country.
Can you tell us which locations you have in mind?
We’ll keep that to ourselves for now. :)
Where would you like to see Moovin Space in 3–5 years?
Three to five years is a relatively short time in this market, but even in one year we’ve made huge progress. We want Moovin Space to become an all-in-one solution for commercial leasing and a common option when looking for office space. We still have a lot of work ahead.
If you had to summarize the mission of Moovin Space in one sentence, what would it be?
An office should be a supporting tool that enables companies to focus on their core business. Our goal is to make that happen—ideally so seamlessly that companies don’t even notice us in their day-to-day operations, while we remain their partner for leasing and operations.
What message would you like to send to companies considering a change in their office setup?
Try Moovin! Your office should help you grow—not hold you back.
What personally fulfills you most about this work?
Being a small fish in a big pond and part of a big shift. It gives me a deep sense of purpose and the energy to keep going.
