A gripping and entertaining memoir that shines a rare light on the people that are reshaping our world.
Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought heād seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the world: SoftBank, backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.
The Money Trap is Samaās thrilling, stranger-than-fiction personal odyssey detailing his experiences alongside SoftBankās iconic founder Masayoshi Son ā a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as āthe crazy guy who bet on the futureā and whose mission is āhappiness for everyoneā. Sama takes the reader on a wild ride as he consorts with billionaire CEOs and heads of state, negotiates mega-deals across the world and contends with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life.
This fascinating and humorous saga provides a unique insider perspective on an industry that is disrupting our daily lives. Written with self-deprecating wit, unflinching honesty and searing introspection, The Money Trap is ultimately a morality tale: in life, as in technology investing, more money isnāt always the answer.
āSamaās witty, incisive and introspective writing is a genuine pleasure to read. This simultaneously funny and eye-opening memoir from a globe-trotting protagonist is a rare window onto a world most only hear aboutā ā Bradley Hope, bestselling co-author of Billion Dollar Whale