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Founder of SoftBank; early investor in Alibaba
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While studying at UC Berkeley, Son collaborated with professors to develop an electronic translator. He successfully sold the technology to Sharp Corporation for $1.7 million.
LessonAcademic environments are fertile ground for developing high-value intellectual property.
At age 16, Son left Japan to attend high school and university in the United States. He credited this move with preventing him from becoming too conservative, which he believed would have happened if he had stayed in Japan.
LessonChanging your environment early in life can fundamentally alter your mindset and risk tolerance.
Son created a massive fund to invest in emerging technologies like AI and robotics. He aimed to raise $100 billion every few years to revolutionize various industries.
LessonSetting an audacious scale for investment can define a company's entire mission and global impact.
In May 2021, SoftBank reported a record profit of nearly $37 billion, largely driven by the successful investment in Coupang. This success allowed Son to increase the size of Vision Fund 2 to $30 billion.
LessonA single massive success can offset numerous losses and provide the momentum needed to scale further.
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