Case Studies

WeWork's $47B Implosion: When 'Vibe' Can't Pay the Rent

WeWork's $47B Implosion: When 'Vibe' Can't Pay the Rent

The Quick Take From $47B valuation to bankruptcy in under a decade — WeWork’s collapse is what happens when “vibe” eclipses business fundamentals. It sold a real estate arbitrage model as a world-changing tech story, and investors bought the hype… until the numbers came due.

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Why Uber’s Billion-Dollar Gamble in China Crashed

Why Uber’s Billion-Dollar Gamble in China Crashed

The Quick Take Uber entered China in 2014 thinking it could outspend and out-innovate local rivals. Instead, it got steamrolled by Didi Chuxing, drained over $2 billion, and retreated in under three years.

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