SoftBank Group: A Global Juggernaut or Japanese Jenga

from Revise and Resubmit - The Mayukh Show · host Mayukh Mukhopadhyay

The podcast explores the life and career of Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank Group, a global investment firm. They discuss his journey from a timid Korean immigrant to a visionary entrepreneur, highlighting his early influences and business strategies. The text details SoftBank's growth, its investment in disruptive technologies like AI and internet infrastructure, and the establishment of the Vision Fund, a massive investment vehicle backed by Saudi Arabia and other investors. The podcast also discuss the potential risks associated with SoftBank's model, including the possibility of cartelization and the impact of failed investments. Ultimately, the text presents a nuanced perspective on Son's influence and the complex future of SoftBank as a major force in the global technological landscape. Reference Mukhopadhyay, Mayukh and Ghosh, Kaushik and Chakraborty, Abhisita and Sinha, Arnab, SoftBank Group: A Global Juggernaut or Japanese Jenga (February 27, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3545035 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3545035

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