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E1130: “Billion Dollar Loser” Author Reeves Wiedeman on WeWork’s epic rise & crazy collapse, Adam Neumann’s unique behavior, hypocrisy, red flags & more

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Investment Dynamics: WeWork and SoftBank

This chapter delves into the complicated relationship between WeWork and SoftBank, highlighting critical meetings and the substantial investment promises made by Masa Son. It examines the disconnect between SoftBank's tech focus and WeWork's real estate approach, emphasizing the unique qualities of a tech CEO and the broader implications of high-risk strategies on capitalism. The narrative questions the real costs of heavily subsidized services and reflects on the lessons learned from WeWork's tumultuous journey within the venture capital landscape.

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