Hatch co-founder and chief creative officer Ben Carlson described the inspiration behind the innovative workspace at 6161 Hillside Avenue.

"I own a social media company called Fizziology with my partner, Jen Handley. We were looking for a new home for our company, and were excited by the co-working options we found for our teams in Los Angeles and Nashville. We thought that fusing the co-working revolution with a really creative space would be something Indy needed."

Handley and Carlson then partnered with Chad Handley for his background in real estate development and design along with Laurie Schneider whose background in advertising was a fit for running operations and member experience.

The team discovered a nondescript two-story office structure where computer micrographic company Anacomp once was located. The colorful logo on the building's north side brightens any overcast winter day with inspiration.

"While Indy has technology incubators, we didn't feel there was a place for creative people to call home. This building is in Broad Ripple - the creative heart and soul of Indianapolis. The Hatch is for freelance writers, designers, photographers, as well as small business people and people who work from home. As more of the economy shifts from going to work in the same office for decades to a gig economy, there are thousands of people who need a place like this for their business," he explained.

The Hatch utilizes the Broad Ripple space as a multi-purpose facility. On a recent Wednesday, approximately 180 people attended a Linking Indy Women networking event. Verge, a local tech organization, and Creative Mornings have also hosted events from the stage that overlooks a large work area. There are power outlets everywhere in the building built into the seating and tables and a Wi-Fi network with dedicated fiber optics is free for all members.

"We are looking into other locations in Indianapolis and other markets," Carlson says.

According to their website, www.thehatchcreates.com, The Hatch is available for individual memberships, corporate memberships, large and small events, private office suites, and creative studio rentals.

The Hatch provides a sense of community among its members and is a welcome addition to the vibrant Broad Ripple Village corridor.