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Masayoshi Son is a renowned Japanese businessman and the founder and CEO of SoftBank Group. Since the establishment of SoftBank in 1973, he has led the company to become one of the world's leading internet and telecommunications companies. Known for his unique business acumen and strategic thinking, Son has made significant achievements in the fields of technology, media, and telecommunications.

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“Having made up my mind, I went to see Steve [Jobs]. I brought a hand-drawn sketch with me, and I said, "Please make something like this." He said, "Don't show me such an ugly design sketch." But he also said, "You've got the right idea. I totally agree that the time has come when we can make the ultimate mobile machine."”

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“I haven't invented anything earth-shattering. If I could be said to have one noteworthy ability compared with the average person, it's that I have a keen interest in reading the direction and timing of paradigm shifts.”

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“I'd met Simon [Segars] for the first time in London. He struck me as a quiet, natural-born engineer and an orthodox successor [to East]. He has a home in Silicon Valley, and he said it's just a few minutes' drive away from mine.”

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“[Simon Segars ] came by a few times.I told him, "If you understand the future of the internet of things that much, then you should add more engineers and go on the offensive." Simon had explained to analysts and others that he intended to do that sort of forward-looking investment, but he said it's tough for a listed company considering its share price falls if profits drop.”

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Born: August 11, 1957
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 15

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