Coliving Consultant for Operators, Developers and Investors
Mayank Pokharna, founder of Everything Coliving, has 13 years in coliving as an operator and software provider. Advised 60+ operators advised across 14+ countries.
Mayank Pokharna · Founder, Everything Coliving
13 years in coliving · Reviewed by the Everything Coliving team
Track record
Mayank has spent 13 years in coliving as both an operator and a software provider. That means advice grounded in having run the buildings and built the tools, not theory.
Simply Guest
Ran a 500-unit coliving operator across 17 locations on master leases.
JumboTiger PMS
Built a property management system used to run coliving operations.
Coliving incubator
Ran an incubator supporting new coliving operators.
60+ operators, 14+ countries
Advisory work with operators worldwide through Everything Coliving.
What I help with
Six specialisms
Feasibility and underwriting
Site and deal assessment, unit economics, and go or no-go calls before you commit capital.
Marketing and demand
Positioning, channels, and lead flow that fill rooms and hold occupancy.
Operations and property management
The operating model, SOPs, and staffing to run spaces at scale.
PMS and technology
Choosing and implementing the software stack, from PMS to smart access.
Community and resident experience
Programming and facilitation that turn tenants into a retained community.
Concept, design and conversion
Turning a building or a brief into a workable coliving concept and layout.
Markets served
Advice grounded in local data
Each market links to its State of Coliving dossier, so every claim has Everything Coliving research behind it.
Case studies
Operators we have studied
Everything Coliving researches how leading coliving operators built and scaled. These are learning case studies, not client endorsements.
In their words
What operators say
“Also Gui & Mayank help us a lot to improve our whole business. A really great place to upgrade your operating model and learn from people facing the same problems.”
“They master the concept and have gathered extremely important information: detailed reports, interviews with international players, an entire book about coliving. It made our life a lot easier.”
“Engaging with other like-minded operators expanded my vision. Mayank and Gui's guidance is highly valuable.”
“Their expertise gives me all the keys to this new and growing coliving sector. A huge thank you to Gui and Mayank for their exceptional support.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does a coliving consultant do?
A coliving consultant helps operators, developers and investors plan, launch and scale shared-living spaces: feasibility and underwriting, the operating model, marketing and demand, technology, community, and design or conversion. The work ranges from a one-off review to hands-on support through launch.
Who is the consultant?
Mayank Pokharna, founder of Everything Coliving. He has spent 13 years in coliving as an operator and software provider: he ran Simply Guest, a 500-unit operator across 17 locations on master leases, built the JumboTiger PMS, and ran a coliving incubator. He has advised 60+ operators advised across 14+ countries.
How do I hire a coliving consultant here?
Start with the advisory engagement. See what is included, how it works and how to begin on the coliving advisory page, then book a call.
What size and stage of operator do you work with?
From first-time operators planning a single building to established portfolios entering new markets. The engagement is scoped to the stage you are at.
Which markets do you cover?
Work spans 14+ countries. Everything Coliving publishes country-level research in the State of Coliving series, which grounds market-specific advice in local data.
How is this different from coliving advisory?
The advisory page describes the service: what is included, the process and how to engage. This page is about the consultant: track record, specialisms and the markets covered. They work together.
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