Why WeWork Is Looking Into Electronic Gaming

The transcript discusses WeWork's potential entry into the esports market, analyzing its alignment with the company's core strategy and the competitive landscape. Concerns about WeWork's business model in a recessionary environment are raised, along with SoftBank's recent financial involvement and future plans for the company. The discussion highlights the uncertainty surrounding WeWork's esports venture and its implications for the company's growth and investment recovery strategies.

What is one reason WeWork might be interested in the e-sports industry?

• To reduce office space

• To focus solely on office sharing

• To enter the education sector

• To diversify its business model

How does e-gaming potentially fit into WeWork's strategy?

• By focusing on non-core strategies

• By reducing its workforce

• By leveraging office spaces for e-sports events

• By expanding into the education sector

What recent action has WeWork taken regarding its non-core strategies?

• Increased its workforce

• Expanded into real estate

• Sold off non-core strategies

• Invested more in education

What is a concern about WeWork's business model in a recession?

• It has not been tested in a downturn

• It has too many office spaces

• It is too focused on education

• It relies too heavily on e-sports

What might be a strategy for SoftBank to recoup its investment in WeWork?

• Reducing office spaces

• Focusing on education

• Launching an IPO

• Selling WeWork to a competitor