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“I started Softbank in 1981, a year and a half after I came back from the United States, after graduating from Berkeley. I wanted to start my own company when I came back to Japan.” quote by Masayoshi Son
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“I started Softbank in 1981, a year and a half after I came back from the United States, after graduating from Berkeley. I wanted to start my own company when I came back to Japan.”

Masayoshi Son

About This Quote

Describes his early entrepreneurial drive after returning to Japan, emphasizing the desire to create his own venture.

In simple terms: Started Softbank after returning from US.

Key Takeaway

Pursue entrepreneurial vision.

Themes

business entrepreneurship career

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • founding a company
  • leveraging international insights
  • venture capital

Key Concepts

startup global experience innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons from abroad can you apply locally?
  • How do you adapt ideas across cultures?
A Different Perspective

Early ventures may face cultural and market challenges.

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