WeWork's REIT Reality

David and Chamath discuss how WeWork's valuation was ultimately determined by the public markets, revealing its true nature as a real estate investment trust (REIT). They explore the challenges of pitching a technology story to non-real estate investors and the potential similarities between WeWork and a residential-focused REIT. The conversation highlights the structured valuation of REITs and the significant scale Adam would need to achieve for WeWork to match the value of established REITs like Prologis.