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#452 Risk, Reward and Beyond: Lessons from The Money Trap with Alok Sama
In this first edition of The Core Report: Business Books, Financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Alok Sama, author of The Money Trap, discussing his experiences at SoftBank and Morgan Stanley. Sama's book reflects on the allure and pitfalls of wealth accumulation within the tech industry, using anecdotes from his career. The conversation explores the complexities of influential figures like Masayoshi Son, SoftBank's founder and Sama also shares his personal journey, explaining his departure from high-powered finance and his transition into writing. Finally, he offers insights into market cycles and the nature of risk-taking in the investment world.
The pursuit of money can be a trap. Sama uses the phrase "money trap" to describe the allure of money and the difficulty of breaking free from the pursuit of it. He argues that there's always something more to buy, a bigger play, a bigger home, leading individuals to become trapped in a cycle of wanting more.
Sama portrays high-stakes finance personalities not as good or bad but as complex individuals with a mixture of admirable qualities and potentially reckless tendencies.
For example, Sama describes Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank, as a "futurist visionary" with a remarkable ability to foresee and invest in disruptive technologies, such as the smartphone revolution, the internet, and AI.
Alok’s background in investment banking and finance informs his analysis of investment trends and the psychology of risk-taking. He brings a critical and analytical lens to his examination of the tech industry and the decisions made by investors, drawing on his understanding of financial markets, valuation methods, and risk assessment.
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:16) - Early Career and Influences
(08:46) - Adapting to Change and Taking Risks
(13:56) - The Importance of Perspective in Business
(18:11) - Lessons from Masa and Technology Investing
(24:16) - Investing in India and Beyond
(25:40) - The Psychology of Risk-Taking
(28:18) - Reflections on Investment Successes and Failures
(31:16) - The Story Behind the Book
(36:05) - Conclusion
Listeners! We await your feedback....
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In this first edition of The Core Report: Business Books, Financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Alok Sama, author of The Money Trap, discussing his experiences at SoftBank and Morgan Stanley. Sama's book reflects on the allure and pitfalls of wealth accumulation within the tech industry, using anecdotes from his career. The conversation explores the complexities of influential figures like Masayoshi Son, SoftBank's founder and Sama also shares his personal journey, explaining his departure from high-powered finance and his transition into writing. Finally, he offers insights into market cycles and the nature of risk-taking in the investment world.
The pursuit of money can be a trap. Sama uses the phrase "money trap" to describe the allure of money and the difficulty of breaking free from the pursuit of it. He argues that there's always something more to buy, a bigger play, a bigger home, leading individuals to become trapped in a cycle of wanting more.
Sama portrays high-stakes finance personalities not as good or bad but as complex individuals with a mixture of admirable qualities and potentially reckless tendencies.
For example, Sama describes Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank, as a "futurist visionary" with a remarkable ability to foresee and invest in disruptive technologies, such as the smartphone revolution, the internet, and AI.
Alok’s background in investment banking and finance informs his analysis of investment trends and the psychology of risk-taking. He brings a critical and analytical lens to his examination of the tech industry and the decisions made by investors, drawing on his understanding of financial markets, valuation methods, and risk assessment.
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:16) - Early Career and Influences
(08:46) - Adapting to Change and Taking Risks
(13:56) - The Importance of Perspective in Business
(18:11) - Lessons from Masa and Technology Investing
(24:16) - Investing in India and Beyond
(25:40) - The Psychology of Risk-Taking
(28:18) - Reflections on Investment Successes and Failures
(31:16) - The Story Behind the Book
(36:05) - Conclusion
Listeners! We await your feedback....
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