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“But a big paradigm shift is staring us in the face. If I left things to someone else despite having my own thoughts on it, I wouldn't be true to myself.”

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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