Profession: Industrialist and Co-founder of Sony
Biography: Masaru Ibuka was a Japanese electronics engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Sony Corporation, one of the world's leading technology and entertainment companies. Alongside his business partner Akio Morita, Ibuka played a pivotal role in the development of innovative consumer electronics products that revolutionized the industry and established Sony as a global powerhouse.
Ibuka's technical expertise and visionary leadership led to the creation of numerous groundbreaking products, such as the first commercially successful transistor radio, the TR-55, and the iconic Sony Walkman, a portable cassette player that changed the way people consumed music.
His emphasis on research and development helped position Sony at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to the growth of the company into a multinational conglomerate.
Born: April 11, 1908
Birthplace: NikkÅ, Japan
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Died: December 19, 1997 (aged 89)
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