EPISODE · Apr 19, 2021 · 13 MIN
WeWork and the Cult of The Tech Visionary
The recent documentary "WeWork: Or The Making & Breaking Of A $47 Billion Unicorn" by director Jed Rothstein tells the story of former C.E.O. Adam Neumann's hyperbolic ascendancy and crash. On this audio podcast, Rick Wilson draws the connection between the entrepreneurial megalomania depicted in the film and the real-world moral challenges that every business leader must face. You can also listen to this content the pod platform of your choice at: https://dragonproofbook.com/podcast
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The recent documentary "WeWork: Or The Making & Breaking Of A $47 Billion Unicorn" by director Jed Rothstein tells the story of former C.E.O. Adam Neumann's hyperbolic ascendancy and crash. On this audio podcast, Rick Wilson draws the connection...
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