Age: 37
Occupation: Member and Founder, Work Nicer
Alex Putici has devoted his career to making work more efficient, comfortable and cost-effective for others. Work Nicer, the co-working space he founded in 2015, has a tagline of: “No one succeeds alone.”
It’s more than a philosophy; it’s the very foundation that has redefined the co-working landscape since the company’s launch. With a people-first approach that encourages collaboration and community, the business has grown from 10 members to more than 1,300 people. Work Nicer’s five locations offer 24-7 access for members, diverse spaces for all kinds of work (co-working tables, private areas, communal kitchens), and free office assets like printing and coffee. Now the largest co-working community in Alberta, Work Nicer has major companies such as Telus and Shopify contributing to its nearly $4 million in annual revenue, and locations span 90,000 square feet of real estate in Calgary and Edmonton.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Work Nicer donated more than $500,000 in memberships to entrepreneurs who couldn’t afford the fees, so they could continue to grow their companies. Putici’s dedication to community extends past the workplace; in 2014, he co-founded 100 Men Who Give a Damn, a grassroots organization that has channelled nearly $400,000 into local charities, including the Rainbow Society of Alberta and Cornerstone Youth Centre. “We’re doing more than just fundraising; we’re shaping a culture of engaged and informed philanthropy,” he says.
Putici joined the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Committee in 2016 (and continued to serve until 2020, when the committee was sunset); has been on the Chuckwagon Committee since 2023; and he recently joined the board of directors for Trellis Society.
As someone who says he was once “wildly unemployable,” Putici is now wildly successful — earning a spot in 2023 on The Peak’s Emerging Leaders list, which recognizes young individuals shaping Canada’s economy, culture and society.
Thank yous
“The community around me: my team, friends, family and everyone who champions the power of collaboration; their support has shaped my journey.”
[Note: This story has been updated from the original print version to reflect Alex’s correct age and job title.]
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