If there's one story that kept out interest in 2019, it's that of Wework. This piece by Vanity Fair is just one of the many out there that chronicles not only the story of the company, but also the particular and peculiar role of its founder. Moreover, it's a tale that contains many lessons for (future) founders.
What's the one thing that kept your interested in 2019, or that you took as a valuable lesson? We'd love to hear it, feel free to reply.
Also, we're taking a small break to wrap up the year and the decade. So, let us wish you a happy 2020 and make it a year & decade full of progress!
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Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #255 & credits
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