I hope someone creates the series referencing how The Huffington Post, The Onion (NYC), Gawker, Nerve, Mediabistro and Buzzfeed were all initially based within the same two block space in NYC's SoHo neighborhood. If only for the Gawker people that were literally working in Nick Denton's weird, gigantic loft apartment.
Perfect. The base stupidity of WeWorks idea really demands a show that explains the persuasive appeal Neumann apparently had. Sad (but not surprised) Leto didn't bring that.
The New Yorker had a great breakdown of Neumann and WeWork. One of their most interesting insights was that the early VC investors in WeWork *did* make money off of it, because they were able to hype it and pass it along to the next group. It creates a grotesque marketplace where it's not about finding the most viable long term company but finding something (or someone) that can generate the most buzz.
I've been in the workplace for about 15 years and never known anything but the stupid open plan. Sounds like you olds had it pretty good back in the day!
I couldn't agree with Scott more. Watching all three and the only one that's captivating is The Dropout, for just the reasons he lays out here. Super Pumped was the most disappointing as it's just so standard, follow the numbers kind of drama. Instead, I'm finding Seyfried fascinating as Elizabeth Holmes, whether you approve of her performance or not.
Love pieces like this-- and you've convinced my wife to start "The Dropout"!
I hope someone creates the series referencing how The Huffington Post, The Onion (NYC), Gawker, Nerve, Mediabistro and Buzzfeed were all initially based within the same two block space in NYC's SoHo neighborhood. If only for the Gawker people that were literally working in Nick Denton's weird, gigantic loft apartment.
Idea: Renting desks
Perfect. The base stupidity of WeWorks idea really demands a show that explains the persuasive appeal Neumann apparently had. Sad (but not surprised) Leto didn't bring that.
The New Yorker had a great breakdown of Neumann and WeWork. One of their most interesting insights was that the early VC investors in WeWork *did* make money off of it, because they were able to hype it and pass it along to the next group. It creates a grotesque marketplace where it's not about finding the most viable long term company but finding something (or someone) that can generate the most buzz.
I've been in the workplace for about 15 years and never known anything but the stupid open plan. Sounds like you olds had it pretty good back in the day!
I couldn't agree with Scott more. Watching all three and the only one that's captivating is The Dropout, for just the reasons he lays out here. Super Pumped was the most disappointing as it's just so standard, follow the numbers kind of drama. Instead, I'm finding Seyfried fascinating as Elizabeth Holmes, whether you approve of her performance or not.