dramatically changing. across the next ten years, more than half of the american workforce will be independent workers. >> that shift in the way we work is leading more and more entrepreneurs to ditch the desk and abandon the traditional office setup. instead of locking themselves behind closed doors, they're setting up shop in places that foster collaboration and innovation, the alley in new york city is one of these new types of work spaces. at any given time the place is buzzing with activities from mostly 20-somethings who are working on their ideas. >> it's a different way of looking at work it's not your company in your offices you're purpose ly setting yourself up with a whole bunch of other companies. >> collaboration we find leads to innovation. >> here people are not assigned an office or even a desk you just come in and work wherever