Megan Greenwell

About the Author

Megan Greenwell is an acclaimed investigative journalist whose incisive reporting has illuminated the shadowy underbelly of corporate America. With a career spanning prestigious outlets like Bloomberg Businessweek and The Baffler, she has earned a reputation for her fearless exposés on economic inequality and the human cost of unchecked capitalism. In her groundbreaking book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream―An Exposé of Private Equity's Devastating Impact on American Lives, Communities, and the Economy, Greenwell dissects the predatory practices of private equity firms, revealing how they erode communities, dismantle livelihoods, and exacerbate wealth disparities. Drawing on meticulous research and compelling narratives, her work challenges readers to confront the systemic forces reshaping the American dream, advocating for accountability and reform in an era of corporate excess.