The Money Trap: Grand Fortunes And Lost Illusions Inside The Tech Bubble

About this book

Publication date :   2025 Print length :  293 pages The Money Trap is an insider memoir that takes readers deep into the world of high finance, technology investing, and billion-dollar business deals. Written by former SoftBank executive Alok Sama, the book shares his experiences working alongside legendary investor Masayoshi Son during some of the biggest tech investments of the modern era. The story follows Sama’s journey from investment banking at Morgan Stanley to becoming one of the key dealmakers at SoftBank, the company behind investments in businesses like Uber, Nvidia, Alibaba, TikTok, WeWork, and ARM. The book reveals the excitement, pressure, and risks involved in the global tech boom. Along with stories of private jets, billionaire CEOs, and massive negotiations, the book also explores the emotional side of success—showing how ambition, wealth, and constant pressure can affect personal life and happiness. Sama combines humor, honesty, and reflection to show that chasing endless growth and money can sometimes become a “money trap."