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The Money Trap
Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble
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Alok Sama's "The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble" offers an insider's perspective on his three decades in global finance and technology.
The book details his experiences working alongside Masayoshi Son at SoftBank, navigating major tech deals, and witnessing the rise and fall of the tech bubble.
Sama shares candid insights into the complexities of dealmaking, the challenges of working with larger-than-life personalities, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
The narrative provides a unique blend of personal reflection and professional analysis, offering valuable lessons for aspiring leaders in the tech industry.
The book's title reflects the author's disillusionment with certain aspects of the tech world, highlighting the risks and rewards of ambitious ventures.
The book details his experiences working alongside Masayoshi Son at SoftBank, navigating major tech deals, and witnessing the rise and fall of the tech bubble.
Sama shares candid insights into the complexities of dealmaking, the challenges of working with larger-than-life personalities, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.
The narrative provides a unique blend of personal reflection and professional analysis, offering valuable lessons for aspiring leaders in the tech industry.
The book's title reflects the author's disillusionment with certain aspects of the tech world, highlighting the risks and rewards of ambitious ventures.
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