Warren Buffett, an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is often considered one of the most successful investors in the world. He is referred to as the “Oracle” or “Sage” of Omaha by global media outlets.
Buffett developed an interest in business and investing at a young age. He graduated from Columbia Business School, where he molded his investment philosophy around the concept of value investing that was pioneered by Benjamin Graham. He enrolled at the New York Institute of Finance to focus on Economics.
In 1956, Buffett created the Buffett Partnership, Ltd. The firm eventually acquired a textile manufacturing firm called Berkshire Hathaway and assumed its name to create a diversified holding company. He has been the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970.
In 2007, Buffett was listed among Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the world. In 2011, he received Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
Buffett is one of the most generous philanthropists, having pledged to give away 99 percent of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.