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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · September 28, 2026 · 2h 15m
Adam Neumann: The Real Story Behind WeWork, A $4 Billion Cab Ride, And Surviving A $460 Million Debt
Adam Neumann reflects on his childhood on a kibbutz, the rise and fall of WeWork, and the lessons that emerged from failure. He discusses how his mother's behavior shaped him, the ego trap of a massive investment offer that derailed the mission, and why trauma and public collapse can build resilience. He also shares his weekly 'Technology Shabbat' practice for disconnecting, and his advice on evaluating partners by how they treat you on your worst day.
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Neumann shares his belief that traumatic childhood experiences and public business collapses are not curses but necessary mechanisms to build deep psychological resilience.
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