Warren Buffett
A paper-route kid from Omaha who turned compound interest into the most-quoted investment philosophy in history. Never moved out of Nebraska. Still lives in the same house he bought in 1958.
Father lost his stockbroker job in the Depression. Early partnerships nearly closed during 1969's overheated market.
Married to Susan until her death in 2004; later to Astrid Menks. Three children.
From day one to today.
Milestones, not magic.
Bought first stock at age 11 — three shares of Cities Service Preferred.
Started Buffett Partnership with $105,000 from friends and family.
Took control of failing textile mill Berkshire Hathaway — used it as a holding co.
Pledged 99% of his fortune to philanthropy — mostly to the Gates Foundation.
- Built Berkshire Hathaway into a defining brand from Omaha, USA.
- Father lost his stockbroker job in the Depression. Early partnerships nearly closed during 1969's overheated market.
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