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Masayoshi Son: High-tech gambler

Good Bad Billionaire

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The Rise and Fall: A Billionaire's Battle

This chapter chronicles the dramatic journey of billionaire Masayoshi Son post-dot-com crash, detailing his unprecedented financial losses and eventual recovery through strategic investments in telecommunications. It examines his high-risk investment strategies, including landmark deals like the Vision Fund, spotlighting both triumphs and failures in the fast-paced world of venture capital. The narrative evaluates his philanthropic efforts and political influence, painting a complex picture of a figure driven by ambition and resilience amid challenges.

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