Betting Billions on iPhone…
The following excerpt is from Gambling Man, my new biography of Masayoshi Son. Known simply as “Masa” to both friends and competitors, the Japanese founder and CEO of SoftBank is arguably one of the most influential yet lesser-known figures of the 21st century. Born in 1957 on the island of Kyushu, Masa stands at just 5’5” and favors a smart-casual style. Having spent several years in California, he is renowned for his charm but has a low tolerance for boredom. Visitors to his expansive Tokyo office—complete with a table reminiscent of those used by Vladimir Putin—might find their audience with him lasting anywhere from five minutes to two hours.