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S1 E2: The Failed Deal That Doomed WeWork (no, not the one you're thinking of)

The Closer: Deals Change the World

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The Rise and Fall of the Vision Fund

In 2017, WeWork receives its first injection of cash from the SoftBank Vision Fund. At $20 billion, it had become one of the most valuable startups in the world. But even then, it's clear it is going to need a lot more money. The WeWork Board wants Adam to raise money by taking the company public. This episode is brought to you by the Jordan Harbinger Show.

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