CoLab Sessions —A creative Event All About Execution
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
Just So You Know
What Is CoLab?
CoLab is a project management platform for creatives so you can manage your projects.
The Idea
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.
It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together.
Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.
All real. All creative. All community.
Where It All Started
The idea was born in the mountains of Drakensberg during our strategy retreat.
No signal. No distractions. Just vision.
We realized that if CoLab is going to live beyond an app — it needs to move, breathe, and show up in the physical world.
Why We’re Doing This
Because the SA creative scene doesn’t need another app — it needs activation.
There’s too much silent talent. Too many unfinished projects. Too many dope ideas collecting dust.
CoLab Sessions is our way of reigniting that spark by showing creatives what it looks like to show up, start something, and finish it.
We’re here to:
Showcase real creatives doing real work
Document the process — the ugly, the bold, the beautiful
Create opportunities for people to meet, build, and launch new projects
How We’re Executing
We're kicking off with monthly sessions —
Each one with a unique location, theme, and creative challenge.
🎤 Live Talks + Interviews – Real convos with creators, makers, and disruptors
🎥 Project Features – BTS footage of collaborations happening in real-time
💡 Activation Challenges – We invite creatives to work together & solve something on the spot
📲 On-App Integration – Every session gets documented and posted to the CoLab platform to keep the fire going online
It’s Not a Campaign. It’s a Culture.
We’re building an ecosystem of creatives who show up, connect, and create.
This isn’t just about content — it’s about community, execution, and legacy.
Welcome to CoLab Sessions.
Let’s build.
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
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CoLab Sessions —A creative Event All About Execution
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
Just So You Know
What Is CoLab?
CoLab is a project management platform for creatives so you can manage your projects.
The Idea
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.
It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together.
Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.
All real. All creative. All community.
Where It All Started
The idea was born in the mountains of Drakensberg during our strategy retreat.
No signal. No distractions. Just vision.
We realized that if CoLab is going to live beyond an app — it needs to move, breathe, and show up in the physical world.
Why We’re Doing This
Because the SA creative scene doesn’t need another app — it needs activation.
There’s too much silent talent. Too many unfinished projects. Too many dope ideas collecting dust.
CoLab Sessions is our way of reigniting that spark by showing creatives what it looks like to show up, start something, and finish it.
We’re here to:
Showcase real creatives doing real work
Document the process — the ugly, the bold, the beautiful
Create opportunities for people to meet, build, and launch new projects
How We’re Executing
We're kicking off with monthly sessions —
Each one with a unique location, theme, and creative challenge.
🎤 Live Talks + Interviews – Real convos with creators, makers, and disruptors
🎥 Project Features – BTS footage of collaborations happening in real-time
💡 Activation Challenges – We invite creatives to work together & solve something on the spot
📲 On-App Integration – Every session gets documented and posted to the CoLab platform to keep the fire going online
It’s Not a Campaign. It’s a Culture.
We’re building an ecosystem of creatives who show up, connect, and create.
This isn’t just about content — it’s about community, execution, and legacy.
Welcome to CoLab Sessions.
Let’s build.
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
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The Friday email
One email. Every Friday. No pop-ups.
Six new posts, one hot take and a song we can’t stop playing. It lands at 7am your time and takes eight minutes to read.
Unsubscribe in one click. We never sell or share your address.
- 01Why toast is having a moment
- 02The tram driver who plays requests
- 03A week without a single notification
7AM
CoLab Sessions —A creative Event All About Execution
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
Just So You Know
What Is CoLab?
CoLab is a project management platform for creatives so you can manage your projects.
The Idea
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.
It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together.
Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.
All real. All creative. All community.
Where It All Started
The idea was born in the mountains of Drakensberg during our strategy retreat.
No signal. No distractions. Just vision.
We realized that if CoLab is going to live beyond an app — it needs to move, breathe, and show up in the physical world.
Why We’re Doing This
Because the SA creative scene doesn’t need another app — it needs activation.
There’s too much silent talent. Too many unfinished projects. Too many dope ideas collecting dust.
CoLab Sessions is our way of reigniting that spark by showing creatives what it looks like to show up, start something, and finish it.
We’re here to:
Showcase real creatives doing real work
Document the process — the ugly, the bold, the beautiful
Create opportunities for people to meet, build, and launch new projects
How We’re Executing
We're kicking off with monthly sessions —
Each one with a unique location, theme, and creative challenge.
🎤 Live Talks + Interviews – Real convos with creators, makers, and disruptors
🎥 Project Features – BTS footage of collaborations happening in real-time
💡 Activation Challenges – We invite creatives to work together & solve something on the spot
📲 On-App Integration – Every session gets documented and posted to the CoLab platform to keep the fire going online
It’s Not a Campaign. It’s a Culture.
We’re building an ecosystem of creatives who show up, connect, and create.
This isn’t just about content — it’s about community, execution, and legacy.
Welcome to CoLab Sessions.
Let’s build.
CoLab Sessions is our on-the-ground extension of the CoLab platform — a space where creatives don’t just talk about collaboration, they actually do it.It’s a real-world activation where projects are born, conversations are sparked, and the CoLab community gets to show what’s possible when we create together. Think of it as part podcast, part behind-the-scenes, part showcase.All real. All creative. All community.
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The Friday email
One email. Every Friday. No pop-ups.
Six new posts, one hot take and a song we can’t stop playing. It lands at 7am your time and takes eight minutes to read.
Unsubscribe in one click. We never sell or share your address.
- 01Why toast is having a moment
- 02The tram driver who plays requests
- 03A week without a single notification
7AM