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WHAT IS WEWORK?
WeWork is the platform for creators. We provide everything you need to make a life, not just a living.
WHAT IS WEWORK'S MISSION?
WeWork’s mission is to create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living.
WHO ARE WEWORK'S MEMBERS?
WeWork members are creators who run the gamut from entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups, to artists, small businesses and even divisions of large corporations.
WHAT MAKES WEWORK SO SPECIAL?
We are helping to create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living. There has been a macro shift towards a new way of work—one focused on a movement towards meaning. WeWork is accelerating this movement.
WHO ARE WEWORK'S FOUNDERS?
ADAM NEUMANN, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Adam Neumann is Co-founder and CEO of WeWork.

As an entrepreneur in industries ranging from apparel to real estate, Adam has been creating companies in New York City for nearly 10 years. Previously, Adam was Co-founder of the co-working space Green Desk, which helped transform the DUMBO neighborhood in Brooklyn into a hub for small, creative companies. Adam also co-founded and ran Big Tent Inc., where he developed Egg Baby and Krawlers, well-known brands of children’s clothing.

Adam resides in Lower Manhattan and is the proud father of four children, and loving husband to his wife, Rebekah.

MIGUEL MCKELVEY, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

Miguel McKelvey is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at WeWork where he directs all architecture, design and construction activities.

Miguel is a multi-disciplinary designer and entrepreneur with diverse experience in architectural design, construction management and web development.

Miguel earned his BA (Architecture) from University of Oregon.
WHAT SPECIFICALLY DOES WEWORK PROVIDE?
We provide the space, community, and services you need to make a life, not just a living:
- SPACE
  - Beautiful, collaborative, physical spaces for teams of any size
- COMMUNITY
  - A digital app that lets you connect and work virtually with other members around the world
  - Events - formal and informal - to encourage connections
- SERVICES
  - Access to health care, payment processing, IT support, payroll, legal and much more
  - Education and training