Cowork as a springboard. Enverus shows how a company can grow

Clubco is often a place where great things begin. Companies start here with just a few people, launch their first projects, and eventually outgrow the coworking space. The Czech team of the global company Enverus arrived in 2022. Back then, there were twenty of them. Today, the Brno office employs more than a hundred people. Even though the company has since moved to its own office at Vlněna, its people still like to return to Clubco.

Founded more than twenty years ago in Texas under the name DrillingInfo, Enverus is now one of the world’s leading providers of software for the energy industry. Its platforms deliver critical data on resource extraction and the use of renewable energy. “At first, we focused mainly on tools for planning the extraction and transport of oil and natural gas, but we gradually expanded into other areas. Today, our fastest-growing segment is Power & Renewables – covering renewable sources, the planning of wind and solar power plants, energy transmission and blackout prevention,” says Jan Stoklasa, Managing Director of the Czech branch.

An ideal place for development and growth

The decision to open a new development center was made several years ago. “Our CTO had very good experience with Brno, as he had previously set up other branches here. Brno offers excellent accessibility – airports in Prague, Vienna and Bratislava are within two hours – and at the same time, it’s a university city with great potential for recruitment. We originally wanted to open in 2019, but everything was postponed because of covid,” Stoklasa explains. The Brno branch finally launched in 2022, and within three months it already had twenty employees. At that point, the team moved into Clubco.

“For companies looking to build a branch from scratch, it’s a great starting point. Clubco saves you a lot of administrative and operational hassle, so you can focus on what really matters – development, recruitment and team building. We had four dedicated offices, and up to a certain company size, it’s the ideal setup,” he recalls. “We grew quickly, and when we reached around forty people, we started to be a bit noisy for other clients. Even though we had our own offices, we met a lot in common areas, like the kitchen, which could be distracting. That’s when it became clear we needed our own space.”

Vlněna as a second home

By the end of 2024, the team relocated – but stayed within Vlněna. “We visited several office parks, but I think Vlněna has the best accessibility. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from both the main train station and the bus station and a major advantage is also the wide range of services in the immediate vicinity – from restaurants and cafés to shops and other amenities, which makes everyday life much easier for our employees. Thanks to our experience at Clubco, we knew from the beginning that we wanted to stay here. In the end, it proved to be the best choice in Brno.”

But for them, Vlněna isn’t just about strategic location. “In addition to excellent accessibility, we see great value in Vlněna’s overall ecosystem,” says Stoklasa. “The campus offers modern, high-quality office spaces that are highly flexible and allow us to grow without changing locations. It also creates a very vibrant and professional environment where people from various tech companies meet. That supports networking, knowledge sharing and an overall positive working atmosphere.”

They also see CTP, the manager of the office park, as a reliable and strong partner. “We appreciate the high-quality building management, technical infrastructure and the ability to resolve any operational needs quickly and efficiently. CTP takes a flexible approach and is willing to look for solutions that support our growth. Operational matters are handled promptly and transparently, which frees up our time and lets us focus on our core activities. Combined with the modern spaces and the overall atmosphere of Vlněna, our partnership with CTP represents a stable foundation for future development.”

Even though Enverus has moved from Clubco to its own offices, the connection remains. “Our people still take part in Clubco events. I’m planning to attend one myself soon,” Stoklasa smiles.

Sustainable growth

The team, now numbering around 120 people, continues to expand – and in May, Enverus added another floor to its offices. “We’re still hiring, so the numbers change practically every two weeks. Our goal is to reach 200–250 people within a few years,” says Stoklasa.

To keep growth sustainable, Enverus began by building a strong core of experienced professionals. “For the first two years, we focused solely on very senior positions – staff engineers, principals and similar roles. Once the team stabilized, we could start hiring juniors and strengthen collaboration with universities.”

The company now organizes professional meetups (for example DATA mesh), participates in job fairs, and offers internships for students in technical fields. “But the foundation must always be strong senior people – that’s what everything else is built on,” Stoklasa emphasizes.

From fax to digitalization and AI

Enverus operates in 50 countries and serves more than 8,000 customers, including global giants such as Shell and BP.

The Czech branch functions as a key development center. “Brno was established partly so we could operate in a follow-the-sun model – ensuring there’s always someone in the world available to handle any issue. Previously, most developers were based in the U.S. or worked with contractors, but now we also have a center in India and a new branch in Spain,” Stoklasa explains.

Enverus helps its clients primarily with data processing and predictive modeling. “Our tools are used, for example, to plan new oil fields or to manage transmission networks – where surplus energy needs to be balanced to prevent blackouts.”

The company also provides software that helps businesses optimize carbon capture and reduce emissions as efficiently as possible. Its products further enable the digitalization and automation of outdated administrative or accounting processes – some large clients were still using paper invoices or even fax machines until recently. Artificial intelligence also plays an important role in handling vast amounts of data. “AI is a tool that helps us, but it doesn’t replace human creativity. It can combine learned data, but truly new ideas must always come from people,” says Stoklasa.

The energy of the future

Looking ahead, Enverus aims to continue helping streamline operations and planning in the energy sector. “Our goal is to simplify and enhance how our clients operate through advanced software tools. The direction of the energy sector may differ by region – Europe focuses on green resources, while other parts of the world have different priorities – but our vision is unified: to drive innovation and support sustainable development,” concludes Jan Stoklasa.