Warren Edward Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, in United States’ Omaha, Nebraska. Business and investments fascinated a young Buffett, what with him buying his first stock at just 11 years of age. He went on to study under legendary investor Benjamin Graham. When he assumed his role as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he took the reigns of the struggling textile company, turning it into one of the most valuable conglomerates in the world. Over the decades, he rose to stand for value investing, building a fortune worth billions and pledging much of it to philanthropy. What defines Buffett, besides his billions and razor sharp investment sense, is his rational decision-making and desire for continuous learning.
