Q: What is Silicon Valley Pad (SVP)?
A: Silicon Valley Pad is more than just office space; it’s a community of entrepreneurs. We have private offices, cubicles and desks in an open work area for rent on a month-to-month basis or longer term if you prefer.

Q: What is coworking space?
A: Coworking space is a cafe-like community/collaboration space for entrepreneurs, developers, professionals, writers and independents where they can share resources including the use of a desk.

Q: Who are your tenants?
A: Our current tenants are a mix of start-up companies, established companies, and individual professionals. For more information about our current renters check out the ABOUT section

Q: Do I have to sign a long term lease?
A: NO not unless you want to J. All of our work stations and private offices are available month-to-month.

Q: You claim that all I have to do is bring my laptop, is that really true?
A: Yes, all the standard things that you would normally have to spend time and money on setting up yourself is included in your monthly rent and ready to go the same day you move in. That includes an internet connection, fax machine, basic office supplies, video conferencing equipment and much more.

Q: What if I need more space as my business grow, do I have to move out of Silicon Valley Pad?
A: At Silicon Valley Pad there’s room to grow. We are happy to work with you to find a solution that best fits your business needs, whether it be renting additional cubicles, desk space or an office.

Q: Do you charge a fee on top of the rent when I use the meeting room, fax, printer or other amenities?
A: Absolutely not! What you see is what you get. The price you pay per month is with all amenities included (for a full list check out THE SPACE section). We think it’s only fair that our tenants can easily plan their budgets without having to worry about added service fees at the place they conduct most of their business.

Q: How do I get to Silicon Valley Pad?
We are located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Menlo Park, so regardless of what direction you or your customers come from they will be able to easily get to SVP. We are near 101 and the Dumbarton Bridge and within equal distance of all 3 major airports. For more specific instructions and a CloudMade map check out the CONTACT section

Q: Why chose SVP when I can find an office at a standard office building?
There are too many reasons to list here, but to name a few:

• You can move into SVP the same day
• You don’t have to go buy furniture
• Wireless internet is included, so no installation needed (and even better, no monthly bill for internet services)
• You don’t need to get the office up and running (janitorial, trash removal, office supplies, printer, copier, soft drinks and coffee is all included in your monthly rent at SVP)
• You won’t be all alone! At SVP you not only get to interact with other companies when trying to beat one of their employees in air hockey. You get the chance to join a community of entrepreneurs that gladly share their experiences and will give advice if needed.

Q: What about meetings, how often can I use the meeting rooms and are they always occupied?
A: We have 3 standard size meeting rooms and a large board room. All fulltime renters have unlimited access to the meeting rooms as long as it is booked in advanced on our shared calendar (if you’re a part time renter you have part time access to the meeting rooms). One of our meeting rooms is setup for video conference where each company has a secure login for the computer. For more information about the meeting rooms check out THE SPACE section.

Q: So internet is included, but what is the speed?
A: We average 0.96 Mb/s download and 0.71 Mb/s upload

Q: What if something happens to my laptop or I need IT support for other issues?
A: At Silicon Valley Pad basic IT support is included in your monthly rent, so if you ever have an issue with your laptop, need to install something on it or just have a general IT question our IT support is here daily and will help sort it out.

Q: Is it all work and no play at Silicon Valley Pad?
If you prefer it that way then yes, but if you are interested in socializing with the other renters you can do that over a game of air hockey, in the lunch room or at one of our monthly get togethers.

Q: How does the shared lunch area work?
A: It’s set up with an espresso machine, microwave and reach in fridge for all renters to use. We provide the soft drinks, water, coffee, tea and snacks all of which is included in the rent.

Q: I want more information about the space, who do I contact?
A: Call Stine (pronounced Steena) at 650 276 0536 or send her an email stine@siliconvalleypad.com she will be happy to answer any questions you may have.