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Berkshire Hathaway's Charles Munger Dies at 99
Nov 28, 2023
Charles Munger, Warren Buffett's alter ego, sidekick, and vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has died at the age of 99. The podcast discusses Munger's life, legacy, and collaboration with Buffett, as well as his donations and interest in architecture. It also explores the future of Berkshire Hathaway without Munger and highlights his intelligence and influence on the company.
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- Charlie Munger played a crucial role in transforming Berkshire Hathaway into a successful empire through long-term investing strategies.
- Munger's directness, deep knowledge, and unconventional ideas made him widely respected and left a lasting impression on investors, influencing their investment strategies and emphasizing the value of long-term thinking.
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