[Simon Segars ] came by a few times.I told him, "If you understand the future of the internet of things that much, then you should add more engineers and go on the offensive." Simon had explained to analysts and others… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Our proposal had more than just money. We would increase their staff and keep their headquarters, their brand and their management in place. We made them a comprehensive offer they couldn't refuse. Shareholders simply receive cash, but with the staff… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
When Gates was active in business, he was the smartest - so focused that no company could surpass Microsoft. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Internet as a service is like culture that you have to understand, and each country has a local culture. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
In tennis, you strike a ball just after the rebound for the fastest return. It's the same with investment. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Being educated in the United States gave me a good understanding of American culture. I think I got a lot of influence from the… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
If you live in the States, you see the windmill signal on your smartphone all the time. It's like living in Beijing air. You… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
The autonomous car is definitely coming, and when that stage comes, this ride-share business becomes even more important. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Traditional companies have to start looking into themselves to offer more opportunities in their companies by starting new subsidiaries and joint ventures. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
I don't care about the sort of things that will bring in chump change over the next two or three years. I think I'm… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
I know I should not be a hindrance to SoftBank's future growth and that I need to pass on the baton to the younger… — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Japan had an energy crisis. I thought, instead of just worrying about it, I should take some kind of responsibility to provide the solutions. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
Some kind of correction will always happen. But it depends on the specific companies. — Masayoshi Son Copy Share Image
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