Who wants to be the next WeWork?
Opinion
December 13, 2019
We don’t need another WeWork
It's time for more alternatives to venture capital cash, argues Omidyar Network's Sarah Drinkwater — and for more startups focused on making positive contributions to the world.
4 min read
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Sarah Drinkwater is a solo GP at VC firm Common Magic, investing in products with community at their core

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