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WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork

“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 turn a scrappy startup into a global empire? If you’re WeWork's CEO, you rely on charm, chutzpah, and a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black. To listen to stories of the biggest corporate rivalries ever, subscribe to Business Wars. And listen to Business Wars Daily every weekday for a brief dose of entertaining business news. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Best Fiends - Download BEST FIENDS for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Ring - Visit Ring.com/CRASHED for a special offer on a Welcome Kit! Audible - Visit Audible.com/CRASHED for a free 30 day trial. Listen to 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals absolutely free! NetSuite - Schedule your free demo and receive a free guide today at NetSuite.com/CRASHED. ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/CRASHED. The Economist - Text WECRASHED to 99000 for a FREE print copy of The Economist! Mailchimp - Visit Mailchimp.com to learn more about their complete marketing platform and start growing your business today. Signature Hardware - To find that perfect item to take your bathroom, kitchen, or home up a notch, visit SignatureHardware.com/WECRASHED. University of Maryland Global Campus - Take the next step in your education! Learn more at UMGC.edu/PODCAST.