Masayoshi Son

In the early stages of Internet in Japan, many said that Japanese and Americans are different. There are 10 reasons why Japanese Internet is not taking off. I said none of them are right; it's just a time lag. And, of course, Japanese Internet took off.

I don't care whether the technology is invented by our employees. I want to bring everybody's innovations into our ecosystem together.

I believe the continually advancing Information Revolution will lend us the wisdom and strength to address humanity's previously unsolvable problems and help us make a positive impact on all of society.

Most of the time, when I make a big move, people say I am out of my mind. But I don't think about how I can add to what I have today.

I believe this artificial intelligence is going to be our partner. If we misuse it, it will be a risk. If we use it right, it can be our partner.

As a student, I had a hobby of inventing new ideas for products. For me, thinking of new businesses is like inventing new products.

Whenever there is a big difficulty, I don't make excuses. Instead, I say I will solve it even if everybody leaves.