Alok Sama on Life & Leadership Lessons: From President & CFO at SoftBank to Author of The Money Trap

Key Takeaways 00:00 - Introduction and Setup
04:30 - Welcome to the Podcast
06:30 - Childhood and Family Background
11:50 - The Influence of His Father
15:00 - The Cadaver Incident
18:30 - Luck, Serendipity & Career
21:00 - Schooling and Rejection
24:50 - Cricket, Sports and Resilience
29:00 - Friendships and Long-term Bonds
31:30 - Decision to Study Abroad
36:50 - Cultural Shock in America
40:00 - Wharton and Academics
42:40 - Career at Morgan Stanley
45:00 - Mentorship and Role Models
48:00 - Joining SoftBank
51:00 - Staying After Nikesh Left
52:30 - Pivot to Writing
56:20 - The Money Trap Book
58:00 - New Writing Focus
1:02:00 - Life After Loss
1:05:40 - Redefining Success
1:10:20 - Most Influential Person

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