Sam Zell, the billionaire with no shortage of opinions, isn't keen on WeWork, from its basic business model to how much control the CEO exerts. Zell got his start in real estate as an undergraduate.

Sam Zell was a prominent American billionaire businessman and philanthropist known for his focus on real estate investment. He founded or controlled several notable companies, including Equity ...

“Sam Zell was a self-made, visionary entrepreneur. He launched and grew hundreds of companies during his 60-plus-year career and created countless jobs,” Equity Group Investments said in a ...