243: WeWork -- The rise and fall of the cult-like office sharing business

<p>The boys drink and review 1623 Brewing's Everything But the Seeds, then discuss the strange phenomenon of WeWork.&nbsp;</p> <p>The founders wanted to create an exciting new work environment where people would collaborate and help one another with their business. They had a particular focus on start-ups, and it seems to have majored in young people.&nbsp;</p> <p>Adam Neumann was the charismatic leader who wrapped the whole enterprise in a sense of meaning and purpose.&nbsp;</p> <p>WeWork took off like a rocket with its dramatic investments and enthusiastic, cult-like community.&nbsp;</p> <p>WeWork expanded into WeLive and WeGrow. The company wanted to change the way people live, work and educate their children.&nbsp;</p> <p>After amazing growth, investors eventually found out it was mostly hype.&nbsp;</p>