A History of Softbank
The Story of a Global Company

About this book:

Discover the extraordinary rise of one of the world’s most influential tech giants in *A History of SoftBank*. From its audacious beginnings as a software distributor in 1980s Japan to its transformation into a global powerhouse, this book unveils the visionary journey of Masayoshi Son, the charismatic leader who dared to bet big on the future. Dive into the bold moves that shaped industries—from pioneering the iPhone’s entry into Japan to making early, game-changing investments in Alibaba and the Vision Fund. Explore the high-stakes gambles, geopolitical complexities, and relentless innovation that define SoftBank’s legacy, revealing how a single company became a kingmaker in technology and finance.

Through gripping storytelling and meticulous research, this book dissects SoftBank’s most daring ventures, including its risky acquisition of Sprint and the rise and fall of unicorns like WeWork. Learn how Son’s unshakable belief in technology’s transformative power drove seismic shifts in robotics, AI, and semiconductor strategy, while navigating controversies, financial engineering, and a rapidly evolving global economy. Whether you’re a business enthusiast, tech innovator, or curious reader, this is your front-row seat to the strategies, successes, and lessons of a conglomerate that redefined what it means to think globally—and boldly—in the digital age.