The Blueprint of Sony's Mastermind: Akio Morita

10/06/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

Before Apple made design sexy and before founders became rockstars, there was Akio Morita the co-founder of Sony and the quiet architect behind Japan’s global comeback after World War II.

In this episode of The Blueprint, we dive deep into the untold story of how Morita, a Navy man turned visionary entrepreneur, challenged not only global tech giants but also the cultural norms of an entire nation.

From building a $100 billion brand out of a war-ravaged economy… to persuading a skeptical world to embrace Japanese products again… this episode explores:

How to bet on the future when no one else sees it
Why your network will define your destiny
The power of obsession and craftsmanship
And what it means to build for global relevance, not just local praise

If you’re building, leading, or just dreaming big this one’s for you.