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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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The Rise and Fall of WeWork

This chapter delves into the tumultuous journey of WeWork through the author's interviews with its co-founder and over 250 employees, revealing the emotional impact of the company's rapid expansion and decline. It also reflects on the author's background in fact-checking journalism and the challenges of maintaining rigorous verification standards in a changing industry.

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