Episode 14: The $47 Billion Fantasy — How Adam Neumann Built and Destroyed WeWork

Episode Details

WeWork was once valued at $47 billion. SoftBank invested over $10 billion. Adam Neumann sold a vision of elevating human consciousness through office space.

Then the illusion collapsed.

Former FBI Special Agent Kevin Barrows breaks down how a charismatic founder used narrative power to override financial reality — and what it cost employees, investors, and the company.

Timestamps:
00:00 – The $47 Billion Fantasy

02:35 – Why This Case Matters

04:26 – Building the WeWork Myth

05:53 – The IPO Collapse

09:03 – Inside the Investigation

14:52 – Lie Detector Tip

17:30 – Closing & Free Resources

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