The avid surfer has led WeWork to invest tens of millions of dollars into a wave pool company and into big-wave legend Laird Hamilton's natural food company.
After Neumann and his wife had trouble finding schooling options for their five children in Manhattan, Neumann decided to start his own private elementary school called WeGrow.
Future investments may include a move into banking or private jets, which the 38-year-old chief exec has been known to ride regularly. "Do what you love" may be good career advice for some. But when you're the CEO and hold the majority stake in a multi-billion dollar company, following your passions can get complicated.
. Neumann has said surfing helps spread a spirit of community, which he wants to be core to the WeWork culture, according to the report.Also tied to his love for surfing was WeWork's $32 million investment in big-wave legend Laird Hamilton's natural food company,Other investments close to Neumann's interests include an energy-drink company called
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