“Let’s build the largest networking community on the planet.” That was the email Adam Neumann sent at 1am to one of WeWork’s very first employees, before they had even a single tenant. So how do you t...Show More
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rmmiller364 recommended:Jun 20th, 2021
The whole series is worth listening to!
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basicallydan recommended:Jun 20th, 2021
This is such a great series! So so well produced. The clips from the people involved in the story really elevate it. I’m currently binging it while I pack for a move and I’m at episode 5. Even though I know the basics of this story, I’ve learned quite a lot!
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sms011 recommended:Jun 19th, 2021
I had heard about the disastrous attempted IPO of Wii work, but didn’t realize that the whole enterprise was built on a cult of personality around the CEO Adam. I don’t usually follow business news, so I appreciated this series using the trademark wondery style to make the topic more accessible.
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mm recommended:Feb 1st, 2020
The rollercoaster podcast about WeWork is here! I haven't really dug deep into the origins of WeWork and its co-founder Adam Neuman, so this was a great look into the rise of WeWork. The guy is definitely a personality. Reminds me of evangelical preachers.
aliceko recommended:Feb 8th, 2020
So excited about this saga of WeWork. As a former auditor I am shocked when I hear about the outrageous spending habits coming from startups and the tech world. How is this still happening? I laughed out loud about Adam's 'yoga babble.'