The Illusion of Infinite Runway: WeWork's $47 Billion Mirage

The series begins with an examination of WeWork's dramatic rise and fall, using it as a case study to introduce the concept of runway blindness. We analyze how the company burned through $22 billion in funding while maintaining an illusion of sustainable growth. The episode delves into the psychological impact of having abundant capital, exploring how it led to fundamental misunderstandings of unit economics and market realities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.