The Money Trap
Grand Fortunes and Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble
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Narrated by:
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Raza Jaffrey
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Written by:
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Alok Sama
About this listen
‘A riveting page-turner about the world of technology and dealmaking’ – Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
'An extraordinary account… details the thrills and horrors of the risks [Sama] so frequently took'
Sunday Times
A gripping, wildly entertaining memoir that takes you behind the scenes of global business and shines a rare light on the people that are reshaping our world.
Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he’d 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 Sama’s thrilling, stranger-than-fiction story, detailing his experiences alongside SoftBank’s iconic founder Masayoshi Son – a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as ‘the crazy guy who bet on the future’ and whose mission is ‘happiness for everyone’. 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 isn’t always the answer.
'[A] raffish and funny exposé of life on the highest peaks of finance . . . wittily observed . . . I imagine the financially ambitious reader drooling with pleasure' - Wall Street Journal
Critic Reviews
'A fascinating story about money, power and the culture of the rarified group of people who wield it. Told with self-deprecating humor, this is an entertaining and illuminating memoir about what it’s like to find yourself in the room as some of the biggest deals in history are being made' (Hari Kunzru, author of Blue Ruin, White Tears, Red Pill, Transmission and The Impressionist)
'An insider’s thrilling tale of dark corporate doings, a great how-to business text, a compendium of fun riffs on modern culture, a flashlight shone on the insanity of high finance . . . Sama writes with authority and panache, humor and outrage, and above all knowledge . . . If this book doesn’t become a bestseller, the world truly makes no sense' (Darin Strauss, National Book Critics Circle Award–winning author of Half a Life and The Queen of Tuesday)
'A shot of adrenaline that takes you directly inside some of the most secretive rooms in tech and finance . . . a colourful insider’s look into the companies that rule our world' (Rob Copeland, New York Times bestselling author of The Fund)
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-12-24
Authentic.
Unbiased narration covering the untold facts . A very rare stuff on Softbank covering good and not so good deal. How the complex decisions were taken. It covers environment and culture.
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- Kaushik
- 27-05-25
superb book
Had no clue about the book... but wow!!! absolutely amazing book this is a must listen for anyone in the startup world
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- Nishant Bhagat
- 24-01-25
A Fascinating Account
This book surprised me. i had not expected it to be so well written and so well performed. What a voice!
I think this one book needs to be read by all because the author does not get into the major details of how venture funds invest but instead focusses on what makes this whole thing tick. The recency of the events also helps putting things in perspective.
The writing is so good. Racy, contemporary and tongue in cheek. Clearly the life experiences of the author has shaped who he is now. I have certainly become a fan boy of his.
i would highly recommend this audible!!
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- Bijai Jayarajan
- 13-03-25
gripping
very interesting and transparent story telling.. read nicely and easy to follow.. finished day.. very good very good
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- rashmi
- 02-01-25
Amazing read
It’s a must read/listen . The writers humility and candidness is clearly evident from page 1 . Very engrossing. The best read for me this year
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- Anish M
- 31-12-24
What chef Gusteau meant when he said "Anyone can cook"
Funny enough, I listened to this entire book on Amazon funded app, on a Google funded phone with a Japanese headphone (Sony) in Dubai.
Maybe this is what "Happiness for everyone" means.
Moreover, I didn't expect that the best book of 2024 for me would be written by an ex-banker who learned writing.
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