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Success of the Year 2019: WeWork Founders Adam Neumann and Rebekah Paltrow Neumann

“In the same way that people schedule times to go to the office or to have meetings with people, we schedule time each day for our spirit or our well-being…. It's hard to maximize your potential if you're not healthy, happy, and clear within yourself.” –Rebekah Paltrow Neumann

Adam Neumann, 38, and Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, 39—the visionary married couple powering WeWork's coworking revolution—delivered standout results in 2017. Their company achieved a $20 billion valuation and topped $1 billion in revenue.
Launched in 2010, WeWork offers premium office spaces to freelancers, startups, and entrepreneurs in more than 20 U.S. cities and over 30 locations worldwide. Adam serves as CEO, with Rebekah as Chief Brand Officer. Today, WeWork operates 241 offices across more than 10 million square feet.