> A true genius would increase his net worth by building a successful business. Which would mean not having pesky VC's with massive liquidity preferences. Neu

> A true genius would increase his net worth by building a successful business. Which would mean not having pesky VC's with massive liquidity preferences. Neumann is playing very efficient cards, his problem is trying to simultaneously portray this as something the public market should invest in. Everyone gullible enough to consider WeWork shares on the public markets as validation - aka ALL the employees - should re-evaluate. Let the shares float, but no need for the lead underwriters to hold up syndicate bid, just let it float to its natural share price without the window dressing.