
Front Burner Why did WeWork fail?
Nov 10, 2023
Adam Neumann, CEO of WeWork, discusses the rise and fall of the coworking company. Topics include lease arbitrage, WeWork's sales pitch, the founder's influence on the board, challenges faced in 2019, and aftermath of SoftBank's bailout.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of WeWork
01:57 • 10min
Extravagant Lifestyle and Weed-Filled Private Plane
11:45 • 2min
The Influence of the Founder and Unanimous Decision-making on the Board of Directors
13:30 • 2min
Challenges Faced by WeWork in 2019
15:24 • 2min
Aftermath of SoftBank's Bailout and CEO Departure
17:06 • 8min

