Draft:DropDesk
| Submission rejected on 28 January 2026 by AllWeKnowOfHeaven (talk). This topic is not sufficiently notable for inclusion in Wikipedia. Rejected by AllWeKnowOfHeaven 25 hours ago. Last edited by AllWeKnowOfHeaven 25 hours ago. |  |
| Submission declined on 22 January 2026 by ChrysGalley (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources. This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by ChrysGalley 7 days ago. |  |
| Submission declined on 22 January 2026 by TheObsidianGriffon (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by TheObsidianGriffon 7 days ago.
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| Submission declined on 16 January 2026 by Mcmatter (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
Your draft shows signs of having been generated by a large language model, such as ChatGPT. Wikipedia guidelines prohibit the use of LLMs to write articles from scratch. In addition, LLM-generated articles usually have multiple quality issues, to include: Declined by Mcmatter 13 days ago.
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| Submission declined on 16 January 2026 by MightyRanger (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. Declined by MightyRanger 13 days ago. | |
Comment: Most of the sources are not helpful to the company discription, where good reliable sources are need, in line with WP:NORG. There are two sources better than the others, the Motley Fool article, which shows balance, and the Long Beach Herald. The first problem is that the source is shown as "Nasdaq" when it clearly is just a content aggregation from Motley Fool, so that needs to change as well as the promotional wording in the article itself.Then the wording itself is purely promotional, as an advert. The Motley Fool article had a more balanced wording, which did not make it to the draft. And this is why doing articles on your own company isn't a good idea, since it's very difficult to be neutral, encyclopedic about something close to the heart. Finally the Talk page shows the dread hand of AI / LLM, which isn't a good way to proceed. ChrysGalley (talk) 14:08, 22 January 2026 (UTC)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Graham Beck, Philip Beck |
| Headquarters | Long Beach, New York, U.S. |
Key people | Graham Beck (CEO) |
| Products | Marketplace builder Venue rental platform |
| Website | drop-desk |
DropDesk is an online marketplace for hourly venue rentals for office space, meetings, productions, and events. The platform enables venue owners ("Hosts") to monetize underutilized spaces, activities, and experiences while providing renters ("Users") access to venues for work, celebrations, and productions. Reservations are made via the DropDesk mobile app for Android or iPhone or via the company's website. Communication with guests, venue management, and payments are handled through the DropDesk platform.[1]
The company is headquartered in Long Beach, New York.[2]
History
[edit]DropDesk was founded in 2017 by Graham Beck and Philip Beck. Philip Beck previously founded the payments company Planet Payment, which listed on the Nasdaq in 2012.[3][4]
The original concept focused on helping commercial spaces rent out unused desks and meeting spaces, a model covered by Long Island Business News in 2019.[5] Following the financial decline of WeWork, the company expanded its mission to unlock the potential of other underutilized spaces. In a 2019 analysis, The Motley Fool distinguished DropDesk's "asset-light" software model from WeWork's lease-heavy approach, noting that while the company faced similar skepticism for "labeling itself as a tech company," it did not carry the same debt risks.[1]
Business Model
[edit]Hosts list their spaces, services, and amenities, including descriptions, photographs, and set pricing. Users can search for available listings, filter by location and amenities, and book reservations through the mobile application or website. The platform generates revenue through commission fees and featured listings.
Aside from transactions, DropDesk offers a "marketplace builder" (SaaS) that allows businesses to create their own two-sided marketplaces. This infrastructure enables operators to manage bookings, users, inventory, and payments directly under their own brands.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "What Are Some Alternatives to WeWork?". The Motley Fool. 2019-11-25 – via Nasdaq.
DropDesk was originally, and still is, a software maker... does not carry the same debt risks... [but] does not disclose financials.
- ^ Asbury, John (2024-07-11). "Transforming the parking in Long Beach". Long Beach Herald. Richner Communications. p. 1.
- ^ "Successful entrepreneurs: Philip Beck". Queen Mary University of London. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Philip Beck: ignore the critics and work on your vision". MoneyWeek. 2008-08-01.
- ^ "Office sharing startup aims to transform vacant space". Long Island Business News. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ "Management software co pivots to booking pass". This Week In Coworking. 2022-03-24.