Published Mar 23, 2018

Season 2, Episode 4: SoftBank, Fortress and the Vision Fund

Explore the ambitious vision of SoftBank's Vision Fund through the lens of its dynamic founder, Masayoshi Son, as Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal discuss SoftBank's strategic investments, like the acquisition of Fortress Investment Group, in shaping the future of tech investments.

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Season 2, Episode 4: SoftBank, Fortress and the Vision Fund

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Profits of Innovation

SoftBank's Vision Fund

The Largest and Longest Fund

Upgrade to NetSuite

Acquired Reaction

Vanta's Hypergrowth

Masa's Resilience

SoftBank's Financial Services Expansion

Investing in the Vision Fund

SoftBank's Acquisition Strategy

SoftBank's Internet Empire

SoftBank's Vision Fund

Public Fund Drama

SoftBank's Mobile Value Chain

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SoftBank's Vision

Masa's Leadership

SoftBank's Acquisitions

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Season 2, Episode 4: SoftBank, Fortress and the Vision Fund

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SoftBank's VisionDavid Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert explore the ambitious vision and strategic investments of SoftBank's Vision Fund. They discuss its unprecedented size, long-term goals, and the inspiring journey of its founder, Masayoshi Son.

SoftBank's Vision

Masa's LeadershipNext, David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert explore the early years of Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank. They recount his journey from a humble fishing village to becoming a tech mogul, highlighting key moments that shaped his path.

Masa's Leadership

SoftBank's AcquisitionsNext, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore the strategic acquisition of Fortress Investment Group by SoftBank and its implications for the Vision Fund. They discuss how this move aligns with SoftBank's broader goals and the potential for future acquisitions.

SoftBank's Acquisitions

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