Join Michelle Martin on a special edition of Money and Me, with guest Alok Sama, the former insider at Softbank turned bestselling author of The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble. Alok offers a behind-the-scenes look at SoftBank’s bold bets on companies like WeWork, Alibaba, and Nvidia. Discover insights into Masayoshi Son’s visionary approach, what Sama thinks of SoftBank’s $500 million OpenAI investment, and the pitfalls of inflated tech valuations. Alok shares lessons on identifying sustainable growth and navigating common money traps in the venture capital world. Michelle describes the book as a riveting must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of finance, tech, and AI, reinventing oneself. 

 

Join Michelle Martin on a special edition of&nbsp;Money and Me, with guest Alok Sama, the former insider at Softbank turned bestselling author of&nbsp;The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble. Alok offers a behind-the-scenes look at SoftBank&rsquo;s bold bets on companies like WeWork, Alibaba, and Nvidia. Discover insights into Masayoshi Son&rsquo;s visionary approach, what Sama thinks of SoftBank&rsquo;s $500 million OpenAI investment, and the pitfalls of inflated tech valuations. Alok shares lessons on identifying sustainable growth and navigating common money traps in the venture capital world. Michelle describes the book as a riveting must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of finance, tech, and AI, reinventing oneself.&nbsp;
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The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today. 

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

Money and Me

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Money and Me: Special Guest - Alok Sama the Former President and CFO of SoftBank International

What if one of the biggest threats to productivity, leadership pipelines and talent retention is hiding in plain sight?

Women's health at midlife is increasingly moving from the doctor's office to the boardroom, but are companies measuring its true impact on performance, absenteeism and career progression?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical business issues, not just personal ones.

Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers?

Grace Oh, founder of SOL and former top-ranked equity analyst, shares why organisations that invest in women's health gain a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and developing talent.

What if one of the biggest threats to productivity, leadership pipelines and talent retention is hiding in plain sight?
Women's health at midlife is increasingly moving from the doctor's office to the boardroom, but are companies measuring its true impact on performance, absenteeism and career progression?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical business issues, not just personal ones.
Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers?
Grace Oh, founder of SOL and former top-ranked equity analyst, shares why organisations that invest in women's health gain a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and developing talent.

Money and Me: The Hidden Workforce Risk Costing Companies Their Best Female Talent

What if stepping away from work was one of the best career decisions you could make?

As more fathers grapple with competing demands at home and in the office, are workplaces evolving fast enough to support modern families?

When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of the smartest investments organisations can make in wellbeing, productivity and human flourishing.

Guest: Dr Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering.

What if stepping away from work was one of the best career decisions you could make?
As more fathers grapple with competing demands at home and in the office, are workplaces evolving fast enough to support modern families?
When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of the smartest investments organisations can make in wellbeing, productivity and human flourishing.
Guest:&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Xander Ong, CEO,&nbsp;Centre for Fathering.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The Fatherhood Advantage - Why Taking Leave Could Make You a Better Leader

Could Asia be entering a new IPO boom just as geopolitical tensions ease?

SpaceX's explosive debut grabs headlines, but are Xiaohongshu and Foundation Healthcare the listings investors should really be watching?

Can a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal sustain the global rally, or is this simply a relief bounce fueled by falling oil prices?

From BlackRock's hospitality bet to Nvidia's debt raise, China's AI challenger Zhipu, and SoftBank's surge, where is smart money flowing next?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore the winners, losers and emerging opportunities reshaping the investment landscape.

Could Asia be entering a new IPO boom just as geopolitical tensions ease?
SpaceX's explosive debut grabs headlines, but are Xiaohongshu and Foundation Healthcare the listings investors should really be watching?
Can a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal sustain the global rally, or is this simply a relief bounce fueled by falling oil prices?
From BlackRock's hospitality bet to Nvidia's debt raise, China's AI challenger Zhipu, and SoftBank's surge, where is smart money flowing next?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore the winners, losers and emerging opportunities reshaping the investment landscape.

Money and Me: Special Guest - Alok Sama the Former President and CFO of SoftBank International

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