The Problem

For millions of parents, work and family exist in constant tension.

The office requires separation.
Childcare requires distance.
Working from home requires compromise.

Parents are asked to choose between productivity and presence.

But parents shouldn’t have to choose.

The Solution

At Workplayce, we’re building a new model for modern families.

Workplayce is a coworking space designed specifically for parents, with on-site childcare, community programming, and spaces where work and family life can coexist.

Here, parents can:

• focus on work
• stay close to their children
• build community with other families
• attend workshops, events, and programming
• celebrate birthdays, milestones, and everyday wins

It’s not just a workspace.
It’s a support system for working families.

The Workplayce Energy

You’ll see:

• Moms walking through the doors smiling
• Kids playing while parents take meetings
• Birthday parties in the afternoon
• Parents dancing after finishing a big project
• Real friendships forming between families

Workplayce isn’t quiet productivity.

It’s joyful productivity.

The feeling when you walk in is simple:

“I’m happy to start work today.”

Why We Need Your Help

Workplayce has already proven that families want this.

But building spaces for families is harder than building traditional offices:

• childcare construction costs
• regulatory requirements
• safe play environments
• community programming
• parent-friendly design

Traditional venture capital often overlooks businesses built around care.

So we’re turning to the people who understand its value:

parents, families, and community members.

What Your Support Builds

We’re raising $75K–$150K to:

• Expand programming and events for parents, children, and the companies that support them

• Upgrade workspace and childcare infrastructure to replicate in more locations

• Begin preparing for our next NYC location (Brooklyn) to reach more families

Every contribution helps us grow a supportive, thriving community for working parents.

If We Reach Our Goal

• Minimum goal: $75K–$150K — fund enhanced programming and infrastructure for the next Workplayce location

• Maximum potential: exceed $150K — allow us to start planning multiple NYC/regional locations sooner, bring more families into our community, and build tools for smoother scaling

Join us and become a Founding Family Hero.
Your donation isn’t just funding a space — it’s creating a future where parents can work, children can thrive, and communities grow stronger.

What Makes Workplayce Different

• Real impact for families: Parents stay connected to work, kids are nearby and engaged

• Community-first approach: Your contribution directly strengthens a local parent network

• Proven success: Our NYC flagship location is thriving with hundreds of families served

• Scalable model: Your support helps us plan the next locations and expand the concept to more families in need

Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s build Workplayce together.

Who We Are

Michelle Chan — Founder & CEO

• Created Workplayce after experiencing the struggle of hybrid work and childcare firsthand

• Former startup and social justice attorney turned entrepreneur during the pandemic

• Degrees in business and law, with deep experience in startups and operations

Advisors/Key People

• Alda Ly: Lead architect, designed the Wing, Tia Health, and Talea Beer tap rooms

• Eloise Paul: Real Estate Lead and expert in community-oriented built environment

• Frenchie Ferenzci: Community, Culture and Growth Advisor

• Jon Smith: Business Development Advisor, Lawyer and tech expert

• Jorge Montalvo: Seasoned operator in high growth industries with heavy regulatory side

Our Values:

• Parent-first approach: Every decision centers on family needs

• Community-driven: We design spaces and programming for real parent connections

• Scalable vision: We aim to replicate our model in cities nationwide

We are parents, operators, and advocates building a network of workspaces where families thrive.

Help us build the village modern parents need.

Our goal is to bring 100 Workplayces to neighborhoods everywhere, so that no parent has to choose between their work and their family again.

Why Now

The world of work has changed.
Parents are no longer tied to traditional offices — but they still need places where they can work, connect, and raise their children with support.

Workplayce is designed for this new reality.

Help launch a movement that changes how parents work.