Why Masayoshi Son Invested $20 Million in a Young Jack Ma

The transcript covers the speaker's successful investments in Alibaba and Yahoo, highlighting the impressive returns and strategic decisions made. It also delves into a significant financial loss during the tech crash, where the speaker lost $70 billion in net worth, yet managed to survive the downturn.

What was the return on investment for the $20 million invested in Alibaba?

• 450%

• 4500%

• 900%

• 9000%

What characteristic of Jack Ma was highlighted as a reason for investing in Alibaba?

• His detailed business plan

• His strong charisma and leadership

• His extensive experience in technology

• His large team of employees

How many employees did Yahoo have when the investment was made?

• 15

• 25

• 45

• 35

What was the ownership percentage acquired in the joint venture with Yahoo Japan?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

What was the personal financial impact of the tech crash on the investor?

• Loss of $70 billion

• Loss of $50 billion

• Loss of $60 billion

• Loss of $80 billion