Miguel McKelvey

Miguel McKelvey, WeWork co-founder and mentor to founders, and Melissa Jenski, co-founder of Good Grief, an online care-package startup. They tackle scaling local premium apparel, reviving customer acquisition after ad performance drops, SEO and AI-friendly content for discovery, partnerships and B2B gifting, and lowering CAC ahead of big sales moments.

In 2007, architect Miguel McKelvey convinced his friend Adam Neumann to share an office space in Brooklyn. That was the beginning of WeWork: a shared workspace for startups and freelancers looking for an inspiring environment to do their work. Today, WeWork has created a "community of creators" valued at nearly $16 billion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Miguel McKelvey, co-founder of WeWork, shares a candid look back at the company's meteoric rise and subsequent fall from the $47 billion valuation. He discusses leadership dynamics with co-founder Adam Neumann and the challenges they faced during aggressive expansion. McKelvey reflects on personal growth after leaving WeWork, emphasizing his journey through therapy and new social ventures aimed at supporting entrepreneurs of color. His insights reveal the complexities of building a billion-dollar business and the lessons learned from failure.

In 2007, architect Miguel McKelvey convinced his friend Adam Neumann to share an office space in Brooklyn. That was the beginning of WeWork: a shared workspace for startups and freelancers looking for an inspiring environment to do their work. Today, WeWork has created a "community of creators" valued at nearly $16 billion. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," we check back with Kristel Gordon who invented a solution for easily stuffing a duvet back into its cover – it's called Duvaid. (Original broadcast date: June 19, 2017.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging conversation, Miguel McKelvey, co-founder of WeWork and Chief Culture Officer, shares his vision for reimagining workspaces. He explores the shift towards freelancing and the importance of community in the workplace. Miguel discusses how intentional design in architecture can foster human connection and enhance emotional well-being. He also reflects on his transformative journey from sports to architecture, emphasizing the need for environments that encourage creativity and authentic relationships. Dive into insights on how design can address contemporary social issues!