About this episode

Adam Neumann discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the rise and fall of WeWork, and his vision for rethinking housing with Flow.

Adam Neumann joins Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Erik Torenberg for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, failure, and building Flow. Neumann reflects on his childhood, military service, immigration to the United States, the rise and fall of WeWork, and what he learned from one of the most scrutinized founder journeys in technology. He explains why Flow is focused on rethinking housing, community, and belonging, and why he believes technology can fundamentally improve how people live. The conversation explores resilience, company building, leadership, real estate, software, flexible living, and the global housing crisis. Along the way, Neumann discusses rebuilding trust, designing for community, and why some of the biggest entrepreneurial opportunities emerge from deeply personal experiences.

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Hosts: Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, Erik Torenberg

Guest: Adam Neumann

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Organizations: WeWork, Flow

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