Imagine this - it's June 20, 2023, and there's a digital commotion rippling through the ether. An email has just dropped from Keith Warner, the head honcho of NextSpace. The message? Harlen Lee, a favorite Soquel resident and a man no stranger to the Santa Cruz vibe, has just been crowned as NextSpace Santa Cruz's new Community Manager.

Now, I see you there, scratching your heads and wondering - "Who's this Harlen guy?" Well, you will need to use your imaginations kids, because we could not find a great photo of Lee. But this isn't his first rodeo. Harlen is sort of a jack of all trades - he's been a Business Consultant, overseen operations as a Director of Sales, and even led the charge as a Director of Worldwide Sales.

If we're talking metaphorical languages, Harlen's fluent in entrepreneurship. He's been applying this universal speak across Silicon Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz for years. And that's not all - this guy even dipped his toes into the wild, wild west of cryptocurrency start-ups.

So, here's the lowdown: Harlen Lee, Santa Cruz connoisseur, business whiz, and previous crypto consultant is stepping into the shoes of Community Manager for NextSpace Santa Cruz. To which I say - Go get 'em, Harlen!

All humor aside, Harlen has been pivotal in leading companies to success in every one of his past roles. Some highlights of his career include:

In 6 months, catapulted company's profitability to its highest level in their 30-year history
Reversed previous year loss of $10 million to a profitable $7 million in one year Boosted profit from zero to $22+ million in first-year start-up software company
Highest awarded employee for exceptional performance at a $2B company

Aligned with NextSpace's vision, Harlen is determined to help NextSpace continue being the premier place where businesses thrive, success is contagious, and people love coming to work because they connect with their friends and colleagues.

In his free time, Harlen enjoys reading, participating in community activities, and for the previous nine years, he served on the Board of Directors of a non-profit charity in Monterey.

“I joined NextSpace because they understand the importance of community and supporting local businesses. They recognize the challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic and have worked hard to create a space that reflects the unique people, culture, and lifestyle of Santa Cruz.” - Harlen Lee

NextSpace Welcomes New Community Manager