Exploring Warren Buffett's Legacy and the Future of Berkshire Hathaway

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Exploring the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting in Omaha, where discussions on Warren Buffett's investment strategy and the future leadership of the conglomerate unfold. The chapter highlights the excitement around identifying Buffett's successor and the vibrant atmosphere of the shareholder meeting with its Berkshire Hathaway-owned booths and shops.

This episode features a truncated version of a recent Behind the Money podcast as it travels to Omaha, Nebraska for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting. At this year’s event, there’s a lingering question over what will happen once Warren Buffett is no longer at the helm. Buffett has a successor in mind, and we explore the challenges they could face when taking over America’s “last great” conglomerate.

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