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fireismyflag
Is there a record for the fastest company crash and burn?
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save_ferris
Let’s be real: this was going to happen regardless of whether or not the founders and investors cashed out.

The only remarkable thing about the WeWork story is that the markets called BS before the IPO.

paulsutter
First they should stop paying 100% commissions to real estate agents. Seriously, if you need office space cut a deal with an agent where you get back 80% of the rent paid for the term.
arthurcolle
Can you post a source for your claims? 100% commission seems extremely fantastical.
cameronbrown
It's entirely possible this has been the state of the company for some time and senior management + SoftBank wanted to cash out via IPO. Everything's come crashing down.
kevin_thibedeau
It would have worked if it weren't for those meddling kids and the crazy valuation.