
E1130: “Billion Dollar Loser” Author Reeves Wiedeman on WeWork’s epic rise & crazy collapse, Adam Neumann’s unique behavior, hypocrisy, red flags & more
This Week in Startups
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The Rise and Fall of Ambitious Co-working Ventures
This chapter explores the early success of a co-working space concept that inspires founders to launch a larger venture, despite facing challenging market conditions. It critically examines the contradictions in leadership and the unsustainable growth model that emerged as external investments pushed the company towards an ambitious identity.
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