Warren Buffett

About

Warren Buffett is an American investor, philanthropist, and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he showed an early interest in business by selling gum and newspapers as a kid. He still lives in the same modest house he bought in Omaha back in 1958.​ Buffett attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania for two years before transferring to the University of Nebraska, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1951. He later earned a Master of Science in Economics from Columbia Business School in 1951, studying under value-investing pioneer Benjamin Graham. He also took courses at the New York Institute of Finance.​ Buffett is based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is not directly involved with blockchain technology or cryptocurrencies. He frequently refers to Bitcoin as "rat poison squared" and believes that digital currencies have no inherent worth. Quick Facts Field Details Full Name Warren Edward Buffett ​ Birth August 30, 1930 ​ Nationality American ​ Education BS Business Administration (Nebraska, 1951); MS Economics (Columbia, 1951) ​ Known For Value investing; Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway ​ Crypto Stance Strongly skeptical; calls it "rat poison squared." Career Overview of Warren Buffett Warren Buffett started working at a young age, taking on small ventures like newspaper routes and running pinball machines. After graduating, he worked at his father's brokerage before coming to New York to study under Benjamin Graham. In 1956, he returned to Omaha and established his own investment firm, which soon expanded. Buffett acquired Berkshire Hathaway in 1965. He later made wise investments in companies such as The Coca-Cola Company and ventured into insurance and other fields. Over time, he turned the struggling textile firm into a major holding company. In 1978, Charlie Munger joined as vice chairman. In 2026, Buffett stepped down as CEO but continues to serve as chairman. Warren Buffett - Career Highlights & Events • 1956: Started Buffett Partnership Ltd.​ • 1965: Took control of Berkshire Hathaway​ • 1969: Liquidated partnerships, focused on Berkshire​ • 1985: Closed Berkshire's textile operations​ • 1988: Bought a major stake in Coca-Cola​ • 2008: Invested in Goldman Sachs during the financial crisis​ • 2009: Acquired Burlington Northern Santa Fe for $44 billion​ • 2025: Named Greg Abel as Berkshire CEO successor​

Experience

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  Berkshire Hathaway

Awards

• 2011 - Presidential Medal of Freedom Awarded by President Barack Obama ​
• 2010 - Most Influential Global Thinker Named by Foreign Policy with Bill Gates ​
• 2007 - Time 100 Most Influential People Listed by Time magazine ​
• 1999 - Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century Named by the Carson Group survey ​

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