Industrious began in 2012 when founders Jamie Hodari and Justin Stewart aimed to improve shared workspaces. They launched their first Chicago location in 2013 after raising $1M from investors. The company expanded to New York in 2015 and now operates numerous locations worldwide. Industrious offers private offices, suites, and shared workspaces while emphasizing hospitality services. They partner with landlords for expansion and provide customized corporate solutions. Industrious serves a diverse clientele from startups to large enterprises needing flexible work environments.