SoftBank CEO’s Crisis of Confidence: Tears and Questioning of Achievements

Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank, revealed that he suffered from a confidence crisis in October which left him in tears for a few days. He shared his experience during the company’s annual general meeting in Tokyo, saying that he questioned his achievements as an entrepreneur, but later realized that he wanted to design the future of humanity like an architect. Son has a reputation for being an eccentric CEO, known for his unconventional approach to earnings calls and reportedly comparing himself to Jesus and Yoda. However, despite his unique qualities, SoftBank had a tough year, struggling to turn a profit despite focusing on AI. In May, the company reported an annual loss of $32 billion, and Son himself has expressed some regret over Vision Fund’s AI investment focus. While he acknowledged making big mistakes, he also noted successes among the roughly 500 companies the fund has invested in. SoftBank representatives did not immediately provide comment on the matter.