The Coliving Playbook with Mayank Pokharna (Everything Coliving)

The coliving industry is booming—but how you scale matters. In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Mayank Pokharna, CEO of Fllat.com and Founder of Everything Coliving, to unpack the operational, cultural, and economic realities of coliving on a global scale.

💡 Key topics:
🛠️ Why getting the basics right is still the biggest growth unlock
🌍 Why cultural context makes global expansion uniquely complex
💡 How affordability vs. experience play out differently across regions
📈 Why operators need to balance community-building with scalability
📊 And why "community" isn’t a cost center—it’s a revenue driver when done right

From India to Europe to the US, Mayank offers practical, data-driven insights for anyone in Build-to-Rent, flex living, or residential operations.

Meet the host of Pillow Talk Sessions
Jessica Gillingham is the Founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a strategic public relations agency dedicated to elevating the profile of transformative technology solutions in global hospitality, lodging, and rental living. An established industry thought leader, Jessica is a frequent conference speaker and author of Tech-Enabled Hospitality, a new book exploring the innovations shaping the sector.