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EP 32: Gambling Man (with Lionel Barber)

Library of Mistakes

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Navigating High-Stakes Investments

This chapter examines the investment strategies of Masayoshi Son, showcasing his blend of optimism and credulousness through major deals with companies like Yahoo and Alibaba, as well as notable failures like WeWork. It highlights Son's visionary leadership within the Japanese corporate landscape and the critical support he received from influential figures. The narrative also contrasts Son's investment philosophy with that of Warren Buffett, reflecting on the complexities and risks inherent in high-stakes investing.

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