Warren Edward Buffett

Born:: August 30, 1930, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Nationality:: American
Profession(s):: Investor, Business Magnate, Philanthropist

Early Life and Education

Showed an early interest in business and investing, selling gum and Coca-Cola door-to-door as a child.
Filed his first income tax return at age 14, claiming a deduction for his bicycle used for delivering newspapers.
Graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S. in Business Administration in 1950.
Earned an M.S. in Economics from Columbia Business School in 1951, studying under Benjamin Graham.
Initially rejected by Harvard Business School.

Career and Major Achievements

Worked as an investment salesman for Buffett-Falk & Co. (1951-1954).
Securities analyst for Graham-Newman Corp. (1954-1956).
General Partner in Buffett Partnership, Ltd. (1956-1969), outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average significantly.
Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970.
Transformed Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company into a multinational conglomerate holding company.
Known for his value investing philosophy and long-term investment strategy.
Has consistently been ranked among the world's wealthiest people.

Notable Works

Annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are widely read and analyzed by investors globally.
Authored numerous articles and essays on investing and business. Many readers have searched for "warren buffett biography free book" to learn more.

Philanthropy

Committed to giving away the majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, primarily through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Co-founded The Giving Pledge with Bill Gates, encouraging other billionaires to donate a majority of their wealth.

Legacy and Impact

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors of all time. His investment philosophy, business acumen, and philanthropic endeavors have had a significant impact on the world of finance and beyond. His long-term investment strategy and commitment to ethical business practices have made him a role model for investors and business leaders worldwide.