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After WeWork, Real-Estate Startups Rethink Pursuit of Fast Growth

Real-estate startups are retreating from a growth-at-all-costs model, casting aside an approach that has worked for many internet companies but has sputtered in the concrete world of office buildings and lodging properties. Startup companies often prioritize growth to establish dominance in an industry before competitors can get a foothold. But in industries like co-working and hospitality, the costs of leasing or renovating space can make pursuing rapid growth expensive and inefficient.