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Season 1 · Episode 1

How data helped WeWork exit bankruptcy

Thomas Dodson

Thomas Dodson

Head of Data, WeWork

About the guest

Thomas Dodson

Thomas Dodson

Head of Data, WeWork

Thomas has 16+ years turning data into competitive advantage for startups and Fortune 500s. At WeWork, his team provided the critical insights that helped renegotiate leases and streamline operations during the company's successful exit from bankruptcy — one of the most dramatic turnaround stories in tech.

WeWork's data team played a critical role in the company's successful exit from bankruptcy. Thomas has 16+ years turning data into competitive advantage for startups and Fortune 500s.

What you'll learn

Thomas reveals the untold story of how data powered WeWork's exit from bankruptcy — his team provided the insights that helped renegotiate leases and streamline operations during the most critical period in the company's history. He breaks down WeWork's Fivetran → Snowflake → Tableau + Airflow stack, explains how they're exploring dbt for data modeling, and shares what's next: migrating legacy systems and leveraging AI for workspace optimization.

Why you should listen

  • Hear the untold story of how data insights powered WeWork's dramatic exit from bankruptcy
  • Learn how Thomas's team renegotiated leases and streamlined operations during the company's most critical period
  • See what's next for WeWork: migrating legacy systems and leveraging AI for workspace optimization