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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 23 – WeWork Summer Camp & IPO (2018–2019)

GatheringPoint.news: The Biggest Flops in Event History

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David Adler
Aug 26, 2025
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The Promise: WeWork staged lavish retreats—called “Summer Camp”—for staff, investors, and influencers, featuring live music, free-flowing alcohol, and founder sermons. All meant to embody the startup’s cultural philosophy.

What Happened: The IPO roadshow crashed when financial filings exposed losses and leadership chaos…

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