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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 12 MIN

How Masayoshi Son Built SoftBank on the 300-Year Vision

from The CEO Diary with Fexingo: Leadership Lessons, Executive Decisions, and Corner Office Stories · host Fexingo

In episode 40 of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna dive into the strategy of Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank. They explore how Son shaped a conglomerate around a 300-year vision, from his early bet on Alibaba to the massive Vision Fund. Lucas explains Son's approach to 'time arbitrage' — investing in long-term technological shifts like AI and robotics before others see them. Luna questions the risks of his high-leverage bets, including the WeWork loss and the recent sell-off of Alibaba stake. Together they examine whether Son's 'grand plan' is visionary genius or reckless ambition. Specific examples include the $72 million Alibaba investment that became $60 billion, the $100 billion Vision Fund structure, and the 2024 decision to pivot SoftBank toward AI infrastructure. A balanced look at a polarizing CEO who plays by his own rules. #MasayoshiSon #SoftBank #VisionFund #Alibaba #WeWork #300YearVision #AI #Robotics #VentureCapital #LongTermInvesting #Business #Leadership #TechStrategy #JapansBusiness #HighLeverage #TimeArbitrage #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In episode 40 of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna dive into the strategy of Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank. They explore how Son shaped a conglomerate around a 300-year vision, from his early bet on Alibaba to the massive Vision Fund. Lucas explains Son's approach to 'time arbitrage' — investing in long-term technological shifts like AI and robotics before others see them. Luna questions the risks of his high-leverage bets, including the WeWork loss and the recent sell-off of Alibaba stake. Together they examine whether Son's 'grand plan' is visionary genius or reckless ambition. Specific examples include the $72 million Alibaba investment that became $60 billion, the $100 billion Vision Fund structure, and the 2024 decision to pivot SoftBank toward AI infrastructure. A balanced look at a polarizing CEO who plays by his own rules. #MasayoshiSon #SoftBank #VisionFund #Alibaba #WeWork #300YearVision #AI #Robotics #VentureCapital #LongTermInvesting #Business #Leadership #TechStrategy #JapansBusiness #HighLeverage #TimeArbitrage #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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