I Am Home podcast REPLAY|| Todd Combs: meeting Munger, Buffet and joining Berkshire
May 16, 2025
Todd Combs, a multi-billion-dollar investment manager at Berkshire Hathaway and President & CEO of GEICO, shares his remarkable journey from Columbia University to joining Berkshire. He recounts a pivotal cold call to Charlie Munger, their engaging six-hour conversation, and the eventual offer from Warren Buffett. Todd discusses the significance of networking, how he approaches investment risks, and the importance of family in creating a sense of home. He also highlights favorite GEICO ads and the value of continuous learning through reading.
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Reading Habit That Changed His Trajectory
- Todd Combs describes Warren Buffett's advice to read ~500 pages a week, which changed his learning routine.
- He turned it into a long-term habit that sharpened active learning and iterative feedback on mistakes.
Cold Call That Led To Charlie Munger
- Todd cold-called Charlie Munger and arranged a six-hour meeting at the California Club that covered life, science and investing.
- That conversation started a multi-year relationship that led to conversations with Warren Buffett and eventual recruitment.
Seven-Hour Meeting With Buffett
- Todd met Warren Buffett for seven hours, discussed life and stocks, and was offered a role during that first meeting.
- Warren told him to go home, think it over, then follow up with tough questions before deciding.
