154. Inside Bamboo: Amanda Lewan’s Strategy for Growth, Community, and Creative Real Estate Deals

In this episode, Amanda shares how she co-founded Bamboo and scaled it into a multi-location flex space operator managing over 200,000 sq ft—all while staying true to her indie roots and mission-driven values.

We cover:

• The early Bamboo story: humble beginnings, tough calls, and a few desks from Craigslist

• The decision to grow beyond Detroit and what scaling has meant for the team

• Bamboo’s strategy for operating AND managing third-party spaces (and why it works)

• A deep dive into their 115,000 sq ft conversion of a former school

• Amanda’s thoughts on public-private partnerships and building local ecosystems

This episode is packed with practical takeaways for indie operators and inspiring insights for anyone navigating the long game in flex. Amanda doesn’t just talk the talk—she’s walked every inch of this path.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Amanda on LinkedIn

• Bamboo Website

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