SoftBank CEO Says He Worked to Overcome Discrimination

The transcript follows a person's journey from experiencing discrimination in Japan due to Korean descent, to their determination to meet the head of McDonald's for inspiration. It highlights the advice received to focus on future industries like computers. The narrative continues with the individual's time at the University of California, Berkeley, where they balanced studies with business ventures, leading to the invention of the first electric dictionary. This invention was sold to Sharp, providing the capital to start SoftBank.

What motivated the speaker to work harder during their upbringing in Japan?

• Encouragement from teachers

• Experiences of discrimination

• A passion for technology

• A desire to travel the world

Why was the speaker interested in meeting the head of McDonald's?

• They wanted a job at McDonald's

• They were interested in the fast-food industry

• They loved McDonald's food

• They admired his bestselling book

What advice did the head of McDonald's give to the speaker?

• Focus on past industries

• Invest in real estate

• Look at future industries like computers

• Start a fast-food chain

What was the speaker's goal while studying at the University of California, Berkeley?

• To earn $10,000 per month

• To become a professor

• To become a famous athlete

• To travel around the USA

What invention did the speaker create that helped them earn significant money?

• A new social media platform

• A revolutionary car engine

• The first electric dictionary

• A new type of smartphone

How much money did the speaker make from their invention?

• $3.2 million

• $10 million

• $1.7 million

• $500,000

What company did the speaker start with their earnings from the invention?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• SoftBank

• Google