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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.”

Quote by Masayoshi Son

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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. more

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