Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025 – The Good Investing Guide
3. May 2025 @ 07:00 - 16:00
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- Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025 - When & where?
- What should I know about the Berkshire 2025 AGM day?
- Which events can I join during the Berkshire AGM 2025 week?
- What is worth knowing about the additional Berkshire Hathaway events?
- Which fun things can I do in Omaha?
- How can I get around Omaha during the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025?
- How can I plan my trip?
- Where can I learn more about Berkshire Hathaway?
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025 – When & where?
The Berkshire Hathaway Meeting 2025 will be held on Saturday, 03 May 2025, from 7 AM to 4 PM at the CHI Health Center, Omaha.
We recommend shareholders to already travel a few days earlier to Omaha to have the chance to participate in the “largest trade fair for value investors“. There are plenty of fun events taking place around the Berkshire Hathaway 2025 AGM. You can find all of them in this guide.
What can I expect from the Good Investing guide?
Hi! I am Tilman, a BRK AGM & investing nerd. I have dedicated over a hundred hours to writing and refining this guide. Why?
The reason is simple: I want to help you to have the best experience possible in Omaha 🙏🏻.
When I attended the BRK AGM for the first time, there was no such guide. This made my visit a lot less fun. Therefore, I created the guide I wish I had. I sincerely hope it simplifies your trip, saves you money, and helps you to avoid costly mistakes.
My guide aims (and will always fail) to be the best addition to Berkshire Hathaway’s official materials. Their visitor’s guide is a must-read. It will be traditionally released in March.
Do you want more additional support for your visit? Then, please subscribe to my BRK AGM newsletter as well. It brings exclusive insights, top recommendations, and important news directly to your inbox:
Is there an audio version of this guide?
This guide will be continuously updated to provide you the best information possible. Therefore, the latest and most accurate information will be provided here. However, in this video from 2024, you can find a 30-minute summary of our last AGM guide. We will release another updated video in January 2025:
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How many days are left to the Berkshire AGM 2025?
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Why do I need Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025 tickets?
Tickets are required to join all shareholder events during the week of the meeting. Your ticket gives you discounts at the exhibition hall and in the facilities of Nebraska Furniture Mart, Borsheims, or The Bookworm (more below).
- Tickets are handed out as a 3.22- x 4.92-inch (8.2 x 12.5 cm) sized badge.
- Every year, the design of the badge changes to fit the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting design.
- In Omaha, you can pick up a lanyard to comfortably wear the ticket badge around your head.
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting tickets are also called credentials or shareholder badges. To keep it simple, we are calling them tickets. Here, we show you the three different ways to get your Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 tickets.
How can I pre-order Berkshire Hathaway AGM 2025 tickets?
We strongly recommend pre-ordering tickets.
When are tickets available for pre-ordering?
Tickets will be available after the release of the official proxy fillings in mid-March 2025.
Here, we have collected the past release dates of tickets to give you an estimate of when to expect tickets will be available.
- 2024: Proxy materials were available from 16. March 2024. Tickets on eBay were available from 27. March 2024.
- 2023: Proxy materials were available from 17. March 2023. Tickets on eBay were available from 27. March 2023.
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How can I pre-order Berkshire AGM tickets via the proxy form?
Shareholders can request their tickets via the proxy form. You can proceed with the following steps once the proxy form is released:
- Complete the proxy form and send it to Berkshire Hathaway via your postal service. Berkshire Hathaway will send you the tickets to your home address.
- Use the perforated card on Berkshire Hathaway’s printed annual report to order tickets, if you get a physical copy of the annual report.
Getting your tickets via the proxy form is free. This way, you can order up to four tickets. Please ensure that you fill out the proxy form easily legible. Otherwise, the letter may be lost. You do NOT need a proof of ownership to get the tickets. Simply filling out the credential request is enough.
You have to factor in a shipping buffer for the proxy form:
- International shareholders have to plan for two weeks shipping time to Omaha and the similar time frame to get the tickets delivered. We recommend sending out the proxy form in early April 2025 the latest.
- Domestic shareholders can receive your tickets quicker. But we also recommend mailing the proxy form as soon as possible.
How can I buy BRK AGM tickets on eBay?
eBay users can order the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 credentials for a fee of $5 (ebay.com) or $6 (not ebay.com) per ticket via the official account brka_b. Please only buy tickets from this account. It is the only (!) reputable source.
- US shareholders will only have to wait a few days until they get their tickets. Usually, for them, shipping is free.
- International shareholders also have to factor in shipping fees and shipping times. The price per ticket and shipping fees are the cheapest via ebay.com. Here, shipping fees are below $15. Furthermore, timing the shipping window right can be crucial. It can take up to one month to get the tickets. But from our experience, “real” shipping times are usually quicker. So, please plan in some buffer that your tickets arrive on time before you fly to the United States. We would recommend planning at least a two-week shipping buffer to be on the safe side.
Ordering tickets via eBay is the most convenient option. However, this is not the cheapest way to access the CHI Health Center, as you must pay for every ticket and additional shipping fees.
How can I pick up Berkshire Hathaway AGM tickets in Omaha?
There is also an option to pick up tickets in Omaha. You might have to wait a few hours in the rain to get your tickets at the will-call. Therefore, we recommend pre-ordering your tickets ahead of your trip to Omaha.
Will-call
As a shareholder, you can pick up your badges on-site in the will-call area in the lobby of the CHI Health Center. Picking up your ticket there is possible:
- Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (our recommended day to get tickets) and
- Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
In the will-call area, you must show your photo identification and proof that you are a shareholder.
- The photo identification can, for instance, be your passport or your driver’s license.
- The shareholder proof can be a certificate of your broker, a printed security account statement, a screenshot, or just your broker app that shows you own a Berkshire Hathaway share.
Do I need to be a shareholder to attend the BRK AGM 2025?
There are plenty of good reasons to be a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder. And for good karma reasons, we would recommend owning at least one BRK.B share forever. But from our experience, it is not mandatory to be a shareholder to attend the annual meeting. It is only mandatory to have a ticket.
What should I know about the Berkshire 2025 AGM day?
Here, we share key facts for the day of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. To get more insightful information and our best recommendations for the AGM day, please subscribe to our free newsletter:
What is the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025 schedule?
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 will be held on Saturday, 03 May 2025, at the CHI Health Center Omaha. It has the following schedule (in local CT time):
- 07:00 AM – The Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025 and the Exhibition Hall doors open.
- 08:45 AM – The enchanting and exclusive Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025 Movie will start.
- 09:15 AM – Shareholders can ask Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel questions.
- Noon – The shareholder meeting will have a lunch break of one hour.
- 01:00 PM – The Q&A resumes. After the Q&A, the official AGM will take place.
- 05:00 PM – Berkshire Hathaway plans to end the meeting around this time.
How can I ask Berkshire Hathaway’s management a question?
During the AGM, Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, and Greg Abel can be addressed with shareholder questions. You have two options to asking a question:
- Send your questions to Becky Quick in advance. You reach her via berkshirequestions@cnbc.com. Becky will pick the best questions to ask them to Warren Buffett, Ajit Jain, or Greg Abel.
- Try your luck with the question lottery at the meeting. At 8:15 AM, shareholders at each of the 11 microphone locations at Berkshire Shareholders Meeting 2025 will be drawn to ask a question. If you are selected, you can ask any question once Warren Buffett calls your microphone.
How can I improve the chance to get a great answer to my question?
Berkshire Hathaway asks for you for the following to get a great answer to your question:
- Please do not ask more than one question or attempt to “bundle” several questions together.
- Please do not ask what we are buying or selling. Even if the information is public, we do not discuss how we arrive at our decisions. We also will not discuss politics. Any other subjects are fair game.
In our eyes, your chance that Becky Quick will pick your question will be increased if keep your question short and focus your question on one clear aspect.
Where can I watch the live stream of the Berkshire 2025 AGM?
You can easily follow the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 online via the CNBC’s website or CNBC’s YouTube channel.
Which part of the AGM can I only experience in person in Omaha?
The live stream covers 100% of the Q&A. But the first hour of the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting 2025 can only be experienced in person. You will miss the great atmosphere in the morning and the enchanting and exclusive Berkshire AGM 2025 Movie if you only watch the live stream.
How can I get to the CHI Health Center?
Here you can learn more about getting to the CHI Health Center on the AGM day.
How is parking at the BRK 2025 AGM?
Plenty of people drive to the CHI Health Center. There is plenty of parking space available outside the CHI Health Center. Surface parking is $10. Garage parking (when available) is $15. You can find the recommended parking spots here.
What are alternatives to driving to the CHI Health Center?
Here are the alternatives to driving to the CHI Health Center. You can learn more details on how to use these alternatives in the lower chapters of this guide:
- Public buses: You can use public buses that go downtown. They only cost $1.25 per person and ride. ORBT, route 11, route 13, route 18, and route 30 will arrive downtown before the start of the AGM.
- Heartland Bike Share: A ride with Heartland Bike Share can be fun. Their monthly pass offers a great deal. You can also park the bike close to the CHI.
- Shuttle buses: Berkshire Hathaway also offers shuttle buses on the AGM day. Their routes are described in the visitor’s guide.
- Taxis, Uber, and Lyft will also be available on Saturday morning. Due to the high demand, prices could be elevated.
What can I bring with me to the BRK AGM 2025?
We are answers frequently asked questions about bringing your belonging to the BRK AGM 2025 here:
Can I bring my bag to the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025?
The CHI Health Center has a clear bag policy. Details on it can be found on the center’s website. Additionally, here are some of our observations from the morning of the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting:
- There is a baggage check at an airport-like security level for entrants with larger bags. Usually, you are only allowed to bring smaller bags into the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025.
- There are also dedicated lines for people with bags, as shown in this video. So, bringing a larger bag or backpack could slow your entry into the AGM as the “bag line” can get crowded.
We would recommend going without a bag to the CHI Health Center. This will speed up your entry and also avoid any problems.
Can I bring my camera to the CHI Health Center?
Based on our knowledge, you can bring your camera or video equipment to the CHI Health Center.
Can I bring my food and drinks to the CHI Health Center?
Sadly, it is not allowed to bring food or drinks into the CHI. Security will ask you to throw your food away during the bag control in the morning. Therefore, either make sure to consume your food and drinks while you wait in line, or leave it in your hotel or Airbnb.
How can I get food during the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025?
You have the following options to get food in the CHI Health Center:
- You can get free breakfast at stands in the convention center in the morning. Packaged bakery products, nut bars, soda, orange juice, coffee and other items are available. This breakfast is an excellent option to collect a breakfast and snacks to enjoy during the day.
- You can purchase food and drinks during the whole AGM. A wide selection of offerings is available at the AGM hall stands.
The CHI itself is a cashless facility. So, please bring your credit card to pay at the stands in the CHI Health Center. However, you will need some cash to pay in the exhibition hall. So, please also have some $1 bills, for instance, if you consider buying from Dairy Queen in the Exhibition Hall.
Finding a fulfilling food stand might be difficult if you are a food-lover or travel on a tight budget. Therefore, we recommend the following:
- It could help to walk to other restaurants close to the AGM for lunch.
- Some food vending machines are in separate rooms near the entrances. They can offer an option to get snacks for a fair price.
How can I get a good seat?
Many legends are being told about the “race for the best seats” on the morning of the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. Some shareholders are even “camping” at the CHI from 2 AM to get in line for the “best” seats. Here, we are sharing our recommendations for different seating strategies to help you find the seating strategy that fits your seating wishes.
How can I navigate the CHI Health Center?
It helps to learn about the CHI Health Center to identify your “best seats” first. The Berkshire Hathaway AGM venue has a capacity for close to 19,000 people in its arena.
Aside from the 19,000 arena seats, extra seating for thousands of shareholders is available via additional overfill rooms, like the Peter Kiewit Grand Ballroom. There, you can watch the live stream of the meeting. The plus of these “overfill” rooms is the more comfortable seats. Sitting for hours and listening to the Berkshire AGM 2025 is more leisurely in these rooms.
We recommend using these resources to get to know the CHI Health Center further:
- You can understand the arena design with this map.
- To get a feel for the venue as a first-time visitor, it is super helpful to take this virtual tour.
- If you want to make any seating plans for the Berkshire AGM 2025, please use this scheme to plan them.
To share an “inside look” into the “race” for the best seats, we recorded our “run” in 2019. Please you can enjoy this video here:
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How can I get a seat close to the stage?
It is best to arrive early to sit on or close to the stage. Early birds can park from 2:00 AM at the CHI Health Center parking lots. Though, we would recommend arriving between 3 and 4 PM.
Waiting in line that early can be fun. We have heard of many friendships that were formed during the morning wait. It can make sense to bring a foldable camping chair and a blanket to make the wait comfortable in the morning’s cold. An umbrella or raincoat could also help in case it is raining.
The best seats might not be in the area in front of the stage. The areas 122-123 and 103-104 could have a better view of the stage.
How can I “just get a seat”?
You can arrive at 06:30 to 06:45 AM before the doors open if you are okay with not sitting on or close to the stage floor. You can speed up your entry if you leave your larger backpack at home and look for a less crowded entrance.
How can I sit together with a group?
It helps to go for the upper ranks of the arena to sit with a group. There, you should be able to have enough seats for a group, as most shareholders first head for the lower levels to get the best view.
What is our experience?
Our “strategy” is to arrive at around 6:30 to 6:45 AM. We always made it to get good seats at this arrival time. For us, there is generally no significant difference between the different seating areas in the arena. You can see the stage from every seat in the arena. The large screens and the excellent audio also help you to follow the speakers words.
This video will give you a feeling how crowded the entrances of the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting will be in the morning. We have recorded this video at around 6:30 AM in 2024:
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Which events can I join during the Berkshire AGM 2025 week?
You can join plenty of exciting events in addition to the Berkshire AGM 2025. We share a curated event list of events happening in the week of the BRK AGM here. Our list helps you find all public events – and also discover their price tags (free to $$$). Via the links you can also easily register for the events.
To get informed about exciting new events and receive helpful event updates, please subscribe to our free Berkshire AGM 2025 newsletter as well:
Multi-day conferences
➕ Plus community conference
At our community conference, you can profit from great networking opportunities and awesome events:
- We host 15+ events from Tuesday to Monday that allow you to make fun connections.
- We make sure that you can find the right conversation partners and friends out of our 150+ participants.
- We improve your trip with our trip planning recommendations and helpful additional offers.
If you are a fund manager, fund starter or passionate investor who wants to make the most out of the trip to BRK, please…
Wednesday, 30 April
- All day – We are starting our Good Investing Community Conference @ Berkshire Hathaway with a welcome party ($).
Thursday, 01 May
- 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM – The CFA Society Nebraska is holding the Value Investing Dinner ($).
- All day – Our Good Investing Community Conference hosts several idea sharing events ($).
- All day – The Value Investor Conference takes place ($$$).
Friday, 02 May
💼 Emerging Managers Meeting
Good Investing invites Emerging Fund Manager and allocators to our Emerging Managers Meeting. It takes place from 3 PM to 5:30 PM on Friday. Please 👉🏻 apply here.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s events
Berkshire Hathaway is offering the following events on Friday:
- 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – You can pick up your credentials at the Will Call in the CHI Health Center.
- Noon to 5:00 PM – You can shop at the Shareholder Shopping Days in the Exhibition Hall in the CHI Health Center (free of charge).
- Noon to 5:00/6:00 PM – You can pick up your package for the Brooks 5K run at the CHI Health Center or at Peak Performance.
- 6:00 to 8:00 PM – You can join the Borsheims Shareholder-only Shopping Night (free of charge).
More events on Friday
- All day – We host several networking events during our Good Investing Community Conference ($).
- All day – The Value Investor Conference takes place ($$$).
Saturday, 03 May
Berkshire Hathaway’s events
Berkshire Hathaway is offering the following events on Saturday:
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM – The CHI Health Center becomes the center of attention. There, you can listen to the Annual Meeting Q&A, shop in the exhibition hall or pick up your Brooks 5k run package ($).
- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM – You can join the NFM Berkshire Picnic at 700 South, 72nd Street (free of charge).
More events
- All day – We will visit the Berkshire AGM during our Good Investing Community Conference ($).
Sunday, 04 May
Markel Omaha Brunch 2025
The Markel Omaha Brunch 2025 (free of charge) traditionally takes place from 10 AM to noon Sunday after the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting. There, You can ask Tom Gayner and Markel’s management questions. Register for the brunch 👉🏻 here 👈🏻.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s events
Berkshire Hathaway is offering the following events on Saturday:
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM – You can join the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5K run.
- 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – You can join the Borsheims Shareholder Only Shopping.
More events on Sunday
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Hudson Booksellers at Omaha Airport offers you the chance to meet many authors and buy their books. You will have many authors stopping by there before they catch their flight. In the last few years, the following authors were present here: Robert Hagstrom, Gautum Baid, Jacob McDonough, Vitaliy Katsenelson, Julia Cook, Nancy Rips, Jeff Gramm, Lawrence Cunningham and Gillian Segal (free of charge).
- All day – Our Good Investing Community Conference will host a few goodbye events ($).
FAQ: BRK AGM week events
Here, we are sharing a small event FAQ with you. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us.
Which dress code should I plan for?
The dress code at nearly all events is casual to business casual. There are rarely events that need a more formal dress code.
I am an allocator and looking to meet interesting fund managers. Which events can I join?
We highly recommend visiting our Emerging Managers Meeting. There, you can meet up to plenty of interesting fund managers.
I want to host my own event. How can you help me?
We are thrilled to help you with the following recommendations:
- Visit Omaha: The city’s tourism agency offers a dedicated meeting portal to support you with the planning for your event. We also found their meeting planner guide especially helpful.
- Get Good Investing’s support: We are happy to add investing events to our broadly visited guide or help you with our deep expertise if you consider running an event in Omaha. Just contact us here.
What is worth knowing about the additional Berkshire Hathaway events?
Shareholders can enjoy Omaha in many ways. For instance, they can shop at desirable discounts at several exclusive shopping events during the AGM week. Berkshire Hathaway is offering a selection of additional events for shareholders.
You can learn more about these events below. To receive crucial updates on these events and more exclusive insights, please subscribe to our newsletter:
What can I discover in the exhibition of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025?
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting exhibition gives you great insights into Berkshire Hathaway’s company universe. Exhibitors in the hall are Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries. In this overview, you can discover the exhibitors sorted by sector:
- Clothing: Berkshire Hathaway Shoes, Brooks Running, Fechheimer, Fruit of the Loom
- Consumer goods: Duracell, Jazwares
- Energy: Berkshire Hathaway Energy
- Food & retail: Borsheims, Dairy Queen, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Oriental Trading, Pampered Chef, See’s Candies
- Insurance: Geico
- Materials and construction: Benjamin Moore, Clayton Homes, Forest River, Johns Manville, Shaw Industries
- Travel & Transport: BNSF Railway, FlightSafe International, Marmon Holdings, NetJets, Pilot Company
You can purchase their products at the booths of many exhibitors. Therefore, the exhibition hall is called the “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains.” The exhibition hall is open on Friday and Saturday:
- On Friday, you can access the exhibition from noon until 5 PM. For instance, you can combine your exhibition visit with your pick-up of tickets at the will-call. If you want to get to know Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries, we strongly recommend visiting the Exhibition on Friday. It will be easier to chat with management on this day. Furthermore, shopping might be more fun as the exhibition is less crowded, and all purchasable goods will be available.
- On Saturday, the exhibition hall is open from 7 AM to 4 PM. You can visit the exhibition at any time during the Berkshire Meeting 2025. Based on our experience, the exhibition will be more crowded later during the day.
In our gallery and in this video from 2024, you can get a great impression of the exhibition hall:
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How can I ship my purchases?
Berkshire Hathaway offers a shipping service in the Exhibition Hall for (US-based) shareholders who want to ship their goods. You can find more about it in the visitor’s guide.
We recommend using your travel luggage to bring your purchases from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 to a country outside the US. Sadly, shipping fees from the US are pretty high. Therefore, better plan with extra space in your luggage for the boxes of See’s Candies peanut brittle and your new investing books.
When can I best use the exhibition to research Berkshire Hathaway’s businesses?
You will have the chance to talk to a lot of the subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway at the exhibition. Many will also have parts of their management present. This will give you a chance to ask questions as a shareholder and to also do some research. The best time for research is Friday. On Saturday, you might risk missing management as they are listening to the Q&A in the arena.
Where can I get the best book deals?
Berkshire Hathaway will release a Berkshire Hathaway Annual Book Selection for every AGM. The latest list can be found here.
In cooperation with Berkshire Hathaway, the family-owned bookseller Bookworm Omaha offers a 20% special discount on these and more books. Books are available in the exhibition hall.
Are there more special book sales?
There are these alternatives to purchasing books outside the exhibition hall:
- The bookworm store in Omaha: The store is located at 2501 S 90th St #111, Omaha, NE 68124. Shareholders with credentials can get 20% off on all book purchases. The discount is available from Thursday to Monday in the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025 week. Please consider paying the Bookworm store a separate visit if you like books!
- Hudson Booksellers at Omaha Airport: On Sunday, you have the chance to meet many authors and buy their books before you fly out. In the last few years, the following authors were present here: Robert Hagstrom, Gautum Baid, Jacob McDonough, Vitaliy Katsenelson, Julia Cook, Nancy Rips, Jeff Gramm, Lawrence Cunningham and Gillian Segal.
Which Berkshire Hathaway books does Good Investing recommend?
We highly recommend reading these books from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Book Selections:
Capital Allocation
In “Capital Allocation: The Financials of a New England Textile Mill 1955–1985“, author and investor Jacob McDonough portrays the early financial history of Berkshire Hathaway. Learn more about this book in our video:
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Why is it worth visiting the Nebraska Furniture Mart?
The everything-store Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) offers special shareholder discounts in the weeks of the Berkshire Hathaway meeting.
- The NFM Omaha location is worth visiting. It is located at 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114. A great time to visit is after the AGM on Saturday. From 5:30 to 8:00 PM, the NFM holds the “NFM Berkshire Picnic”. Then, limited shuttle buses will take you to the NFM. You can learn more about this offer in the visitor’s guide.
- The NFM will have a booth in the Exhibition Hall. There, you can easily shop for a limited selection of special deals.
If you are interested in the NFM, we recommend learning more about it in our video series:
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What can I shop at Borsheims?
The Berkshire subsidiary Borsheims offers attractive discounts and products to shareholders. It is located at 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114:
- Enjoy the Berkshire weekend schedule: For shareholders, Borsheims offers a whole Berkshire weekend schedule on its website.
- Shop the unique BRK merch: You can also shop the unique and well-designed Berkshire Hathaway Memorabilia at Borsheims.
- Use the free bus shuttle: On the day of the AGM, Berkshire Hathaway will offer a free bus shuttle from the AGM directly to Borsheims. You can learn more about this offer in the visitor’s guide.
How can I join the shareholder 5km run?
Shareholders and guests can participate in the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5 km race on Sunday morning. You can find more information on the run in this FAQ and register via this website.
We would recommend registering early as the costs increase closer to the date of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. Registration should open in early 2025.
Which fun things can I do in Omaha?
The city of Omaha offers an excellent overview of Fun Things to Do in Omaha. Here, you can learn about the vibrant nightlife, guided city tours, and 20 free things to do (the bucket list that Value Investors love).
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Which attractions are worth visiting?
You can spend a great time at these attractions:
- Omaha’s Zoo: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is definitely worth a visit! The Zoo is one of the world’s best. Please make sure to bring some time with you to enjoy the Zoo and the Aquarium.
- Joselyn Art Museum: The Joslyn Art Museum is Omaha’s freshly renovated art museum. Here you can enjoy art from all epochs in Omaha.
- Durham Museum: The Durham Museum is located in Omaha’s former Union Station. Here you can learn more about the cities history and development.
- Omaha Children’s Museum: Omaha Children’s Museum is a great visit if you travel with kids. Here they can learn by play.
- Kiewit Luminarium: The Kiewit Luminarium is a science museum with experiences for all ages. It also offers a great children’s playground.
- Lauritzen Gardens: Lauritzen Gardens is a 40-hectare botanical garden with seasonal exhibitions, a café and a souvenir store.
Where can I find the best food?
Foodies can find a ton of exciting restaurants to visit in Omaha:
- Reuben sandwiches: The Reuben sandwich, created in Omaha, comes close to being an authentic “Omahaian meal”. Enjoy a tasty Reuben in Omaha in many great places like or Crescent Moon.
- Burgers: Barrett’s, Block 16 and Best Burger offer great burgers in Omaha.
- Steaks: Many shareholders plan to visit a steak house. Gorat’s is strongly associated with Warren Buffett. We also have heard that many visitors love Fleming’s or The Drover.
- Pizza: There is always time for good pizza! Smokin’ Oak, Pitch Pizzeria, Lyle’s Pizzeria and Orsi’s could be worth a visit.
- Breakfast: If you enjoy a great breakfast, the Saddle Creek Breakfast Club, Early Bird Brunch, and Lola’s are restaurants will enjoy visiting.
- Beer: Beer lovers will also enjoy the many craft breweries in Omaha. Insights into the vital scene are shared here.
- Ice cream: The award-winning Coneflower Creamery is our go-to-place for ice cream in Omaha. They have two locations in the Blackstone district and at Millwork Commons.
- Coffee: There are several great coffee spots in Omaha, like, Kochava, Godega Market, Archetype Coffee or The Mill on Leavenworth.
- Healthy food: Akarui, Bangkok Kitchen, Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, and Clean Slate Food & Co. offer great healthy food options.
- Vegetarian & vegan food: Modern Love located in the Midtown Crossing, is a great vegan restaurant. Block16 and V. Mertz at Old Market offer several vegan options.
- Bakeries: As Germans, we care about good bread. Great Harvest Bakery is a bakery where we found great bread.
- Groceries: We recommend Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, or one of the many Aldi to buy groceries. The Farmers Market at Old Market could also be fun to visit.
We have also created a food map to further help you find recommended food spots.
Which Omaha neighborhoods should I explore?
You can really enjoy these neighborhoods in Omaha:
- Blackstone: Blackstone is a lively neighborhood. Here, you can go out and find many interesting restaurants and bars to explore. Furthermore, you can also visit Berkshire Hathaway’s headquarters here.
- Dundee: Dundee is another neighborhood in Omaha worth visiting, when you would like to explore interesting bars, restaurants and shops.
- Benson: Benson is located north of Dundee. Here, you can find interesting specialty stores, restaurants and lovely beer gardens.
- Little Bohemia & Little Italy: Little Bohemia and Little Italy are located south of Old Market. Here, you can explore the historical building structures of older parts of Omaha, explore fancy bars and enjoy Italian food.
Where can I go shopping?
Shopping fans will be happy at these stores:
- Hollywood Candy: Hollywood Candy is the coolest store in Omaha. Here, you can buy candies, enjoy Hollywood vibes, and sit in the same seats as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates did.
- Tannenbaum: Fans of Christmas decorations will love Tannenbaum at Old Market. Buy the quirkiest Christmas decorations all year long there.
- Second-hand bookshops: Lovers of (investing) books, can also try their luck at one of the several second-hand book stores in Omaha. Here, they might be able to get a signed investing book copy for a bargain price.
In addition to our recommendation, you can also study Visit Omaha’s idea list to find more shopping options.
What can I do with kids in Omaha?
Families can make the most of their visit at the following locations:
- Berkshire events with kids: The exhibition hall as well as a visit to the Nebraska Furniture Mart could be a highlight of the activities Berkshire Hathaway offers.
- Omaha with kids: Hollywood Candy, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Children’s Museum, and the Kiewit Luminarium could also be great with children.
Furthermore, we recommend going through these “10 items” and “60 items” lists to find more joyful activities for families.
Which sports activities can I do during my stay?
You can also do sports or visit sporting activities in Omaha:
- Sport events: You can visit plenty of sports events in Omaha. This overview collects a great selection of opportunities.
- Working out: Several gyms in Omaha offer weekly memberships and 7-day trial periods, like Health Genesis, Anytime Fitness or Blue Moon Fitness. There are also plenty of free sports & fitness events you could join.
- Biking: To find great bike paths within Omaha, we recommend using this map.
How can I get around Omaha during the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025?
You will find an overview of all transportation options in Omaha here. Wherever possible, we have included apps and recommendations that make your travel experience more accessible.
What are Good Investing’s recommendations for getting around?
In addition to Lyft and Uber, we also recommend Omaha’s bus lines and Heartland Bike Share as the best deal to get around during Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025. Both allow you to be mobile for a fraction of the costs of other options.
How walking, e-bike, or e-scooter friendly is Omaha?
Walking
Walking is an excellent option if you stay in Omaha’s east. The older districts of Omaha’s east offer a decent walking infrastructure. By walking, you can also explore the city better. Google Maps is the ideal map solution for your walks. We recommend downloading the local maps ahead of traveling. So, your data consumption in the US can stay low.
Heartland Bike Share e-bikes
You can rent a Heartland Bike in many parts of Omaha. All your bike rides will be covered with the monthly pass for $20 (tax). All bikes are electric. So, driving is more fun.
The BCycle (iOS | Android) app helps you find and reserve bikes. These bikes are picked up and locked at a vast station network within Omaha. To find the safest biking routes, you can discover Omaha’s biking infrastructure via Google Maps.
Rental e-scooters
Lime electric scooters are for rent in Omaha. Lime scooters are directly bookable via the Uber (iOS | Android) app. You can also download the Lime (iOS | Android) app.
Which public or shuttle buses are available?
Omaha public bus system
Plenty of bus lines run daily from 6 AM to 9 PM in Omaha. We recommend watching this short video to master your bus ride.You can search for your best bus connections with the MyRide OMA (iOS | Android) app, Google Maps, or this system map.
Bus tickets are super affordable, especially if you travel long distances. A ticket only costs $1.25 per ride. They can be purchased online with the Umo app, at ticket machines, or in cash on the bus. There is also a 10-ride pass for $12.50. We recommend bringing the exact sum if you want to pay in cash. Refunds will only be done with vouchers.
We enjoyed using buses during our stay in Omaha. They were on time and offered a lot of seating. Buses can often be faster than Uber and Lyft, if you factor in the wait time while only costing a fraction per person and ride. We especially recommend riding the ORBT line. It runs every 10 minutes from West to East and vice versa.
Berkshire Hathaway’s shuttle buses
On Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway offers bus shuttles to and from the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025. You can find the routes in the visitor’s guide.
How can I get around by Taxi, Uber, Lyft or rental car?
Uber or Lyft
Ride-sharing apps like Lyft (iOS | Android) and Uber (iOS | Android) can get you around in Omaha. Many trips should be doable below $10. Here, you can compare fares for Uber and Lyft to plan your budget. If you plan to take a Lyft, Uber or Taxi from Omaha Eppley Airfield to your accommodation, please make sure to check out this website to find the right pick-up spot.
Taxi
Looking for a cab via the zTrip app (iOS | Android) or calling +1(402)292-2222 can save you a lot of money. Uber and Lyft can be super expensive during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025 week due to dynamic pricing. In such cases, taxis can be a cheaper alternative due to price caps.
Rental cars
You can also book a rental car for traveling in Omaha. Qeeq could help you find a great deal for your rental. In Omaha, you can use the ParkOmaha (iOs | Android) app for parking. If you are looking for parking around Old Market, please check out the free parking at the bridge at the Durham Museum.
How can I plan my trip?
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How long should I stay in Omaha for the Berkshire AGM 2025?
There is no generally working answer to this question. It all depends on your individual budget and the time you have available. We found the following patterns based on the data of over 300+ visitors of our conference that are hopefully helpful to you, too.
Why do we recommend staying a few days longer?
We generally recommend staying from Wednesday to Sunday or Monday in Omaha. Aside from Berkshire Hathaway’s events, plenty of other interesting events will take place in Omaha. The “largest trade fair for value investors” has grown over the years around the BRK AGM. Therefore, it makes sense to invest a few more days into staying in Omaha.
Especially, as an international visitor, you can enjoy more of the festivities at the “Woodstock of Capitalism” when you bring a bit more time. We have seen international visitors struggle, if they just come to Omaha from Friday to Sunday. Especially, international visitors can be still jet-lagged and could not fully enjoy plenty of the events that take place around the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.
Many domestic visitors also missed out on interesting events that happen on Friday or Sunday. Furthermore, flight prices on Friday and Sunday are usually very high. We have also seen many issues with connecting flights and a lot of spontaneous flight changes. There are only a few direct flights to Omaha. If you have to take a connection flight, it can easily happen that you might be stranded on your journey to Omaha. Please factor this in your travel planning.
What can a shorter stay look like?
We recommend flying in Thursday night and flying out on Sunday after 2 PM, if you are on a tight time budget. So, you will have the chance to participate in all events on Friday and also the highlights on Sunday, like the Markel brunch.
Flying out on Saturday can be a practical solution if you need to be at home for parts of the weekend. But please develop a plan for how to store/handle your luggage if you plan to visit the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. It needs some planning ahead of the AGM day to handle your luggage.
How much does a trip to the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting roughly cost?
The total costs depend on your personal preferences, the time you spend in Omaha, your budget, how far away you live from Omaha and if you travel with a group. Let’s break it down a bit for “average visitor” that travels alone:
- Flight/transport to Omaha: Within the US, we would recommend planning with a budget of $300 to $1000 in economy. The price significantly increases if you plan to travel in on Thursday/Friday and travel out on Sunday. For international travelers, we would recommend planning with a budget of $600 to $1000 in economy.
- Transport in Omaha: If you want to do Uber or Lyft, we recommend calculating with $7 to $25 per ride. There are also some alternatives: The cheapest way to get around in Omaha is to book accommodation in walking distance to Old Market. You can also save money if you book your accommodation next to one of the bus lines. We especially recommend looking next to the ORBT. Alternatively, you can use the Heartland City Bikes monthly pass for $20.
- Accommodation: If you don’t want to do couch-surfing, you should calculate with a range of $60 to $150 per night to get suitable accommodation.
- Food: Omaha is one of the more affordable places in the US. Though, food in the US is usually more expensive than in other parts of the world. Therefore, we recommend planning with $50 to $100 a day for healthy food and also eating out.
- Communications: As a foreigner you might have to calculate with $10 to $50 for communication in the US. We recommend using Airalo (see below).
- AGM ticket: If you purchase your ticket via eBay, you should calculate with $5 (domestic) to $25 (international).
To sum it up:
- US visitors should have costs in the range of $1,000 to $1,500 for a 4-day stay in Omaha including the flight.
- International visitors can calculate with $600 to $1,000 for the stay without the flight. For instance, with a flight from Europe, costs should range between $1,200 and $2,000 in total.
What can I do to lower my travel budget?
We are pleased to share a few cost-saving recommendations to reduce expenses during your stay in Omaha.
How can I find a suitable mobile phone contract for my US stay?
We would strongly recommend getting a mobile phone contract with a dedicated number. Some services in the US need a local phone number to work for you. Without a number, it won’t be possible to use these local services.
- Airalo: For a short stay (1 to 2 weeks), we recommend Airalo. With our code “TILMAN1364” you can save $3 on your purchase.
- T-Mobile USA: For a longer stay (above 2 up to 4 weeks), we recommend T-Mobile USA. Their prepaid option should give a great all-inclusive solution.
You can find additional e-sim offers in this overview.
How can I save on FX costs?
Wise offers an excellent solution to pay in $ and other foreign currencies. You will profit from very low exchange fees that allow you to save on every transaction compared. Wise also pays cashback on your deposit. You can also withdraw cash for free with Wise’s debit cards. If you register with this link *, you will support us and also get your first money transfer for free.
How can I reduce food expenses?
We found a few hacks to reduce food costs:
- TooGoodToGo is the best app to save money and reduce food waste. It is serviced in many US cities. You can buy affordable meals with TooGoodToGo. Sadly, the offer in Omaha is minimal.
- Coffee to go: Consuming coffee outside your home can be costly. If you want to enjoy your coffee with milk, we recommend getting an Americano instead of a Cappuccino or Latte. Usually, you can fill up your Americano with milk for free at the shops.
How can I save on transport costs?
Instead of using Uber for your trips, you can explore public transport opportunities for your trip. For instance, each bus ride in Omaha is only $1.25. E-Bikes can be purchased for a flat rate price. In some other cities, public transport can even be free.
We also recommend packing lightly and just traveling with hand luggage. Then, you don’t have to pay extra baggage fees. If you intend to shop in Omaha, we recommend having some space in your luggage. This will allow not to pay additional luggage or shipping fees.
How can I travel to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025?
There are several options to travel to Omaha for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025:
How can I fly directly to Omaha?
Shareholders usually fly into Omaha’s Eppley Field Airport. Via Eppley Field’s website, you can find all available connections to and from Omaha. This Google Flights function can also help you visualize the best connections to and from Omaha. These recommendations could also be helpful for you:
- As an international traveler, please plan with enough time for immigration. You need 2 to 5 hours to enter the US at some international airports. We recommend scheduling a 4-hour buffer between international arrival and US departure to be on the safe side.
- We would recommend looking for flights from late October. Unlike booking a hotel, booking a flight is worthwhile waiting. Usually, airfares are cheapest three to five months before the AGM.
- The cheapest flights to Omaha can generally be found on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, prices will be higher due to the high demand. Outbound flights are usually expensive on Sunday and Monday. Prices go down from Monday again and should normalize on Tuesday.
- We recommend automating our flight research using Google Flights’ or Skyscanner’s price notifications. So, you will be notified when cheaper flight prices are available.
- To compensate for your CO² emissions, we recommend Atmosfair.
Please make sure to check out this website to find the right pick-up spot, if you plan to take a Lyft, Uber or Taxi from Omaha Eppley Airfield to your accommodation.
Which airports can I combine with a road trip to Omaha?
Sometimes, flying directly into Omaha is not the best option. There are also airports close to Omaha you could fly to. From there, you could do a road trip in a rented car to Omaha. For instance, Qeeq should help you find the best deal for your car rental.
- The airports in Des Moines, Lincoln, Grand Island, Sioux City, and Kansas City are options for combing a road trip with flights within the United States.
- Minneapolis, Chicago, or Denver offer the chance to fly internationally into a city close to Omaha.
We recommend using Google Maps to discover interesting stops along your road trip. Maps is recommending a selection of high-quality stops as an inspiration for you. For instance, here you can find different stops along the road from Minneapolis to Omaha, from Chicago to Omaha, and from Denver to Omaha.
How can I get by train to Omaha?
You can travel by train to Omaha. Amtrak’s scenic California Zephyr runs daily from Chicago or Denver (Salt Lake City – San Francisco) to Omaha. On both routes, the observation car can make your trip spectacular.
- From Chicago, the train departs at 2 PM. You will arrive in Omaha at 10:55 PM.
- From Denver, the train departs at 7:10 PM and arrives in Omaha at 04:59 AM.
We recommend booking your train ticket six months before the AGM for the best prices.
If you are a fan of traveling by train as we are, you should also explore Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass. With it, you can ride ten travel segments in the US for $499 (and sometimes for the sale price of $299). This pass could be a great option, especially if you are eager to explore the East Coast.
Trains in the US sometimes run late as they share tracks with freight trains. The chance of having a delay is usually higher if you travel from Omaha to Chicago. You can track potential delays from or to Omaha with this map and this map.
How can I get by bus to Omaha?
Greyhound, Jefferson, Burlington Trailways, and Express Arrow buses approach Omaha. Traveling by bus in the US is very affordable but can also be a real adventure.
How can I book suitable accommodation for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025?
It is worth planning your journey and your overnight stay early. Here, we are sharing our recommendations for accommodations in Omaha.
How can I find a good hotel room?
Omaha is packed around the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2025. So, hotel prices will rise quickly, especially as up to 90% of the hotel rooms could be booked on the AGM’s Friday and Saturday. You should book your room soon to get the best prices for the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting 2025.
We recommend the following for your hotel search in Omaha:
- Booking directly through the hotel’s website. There, you will usually get the best deal.
- You can book numerous high-quality hotels and motels in Omaha online. We recommend a location with at least 4.5 stars on Google or more than 8.0 on Booking.com.
- The official Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders guide also has a list of selected hotels. You can go through it to find great deals.
- The neighboring city Council Bluffs (Iowa) is a secret tip if you are looking for an affordable hotel. Here, you could find a cheap hotel if prices in Omaha are high.
- Omaha’s hotel capacity has increased during the last few years. Searching for recently opened hotels or hotels opening soon could be helpful. As they are in the built-up phase and not on the radar of all visitors, these hotels could still offer capacity and a reasonable price for your stay during the AGM.
How can I find a good holiday home?
For holiday homes, we recommend checking the following platforms:
- On Airbnb, you can find the widest selection of reasonable accommodations at a fair price. We are huge fans of booking accommodation on Airbnb for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting 2025.
- Vrbo can also offer other home rentals that are not listed on Airbnb. Many foreign travelers might not know this local competitor of Airbnb. Therefore, there could be an exciting deal to find.
- HomeToGo can offer an additional selection of apartments. Make sure to check it for additional offerings.
We recommend the following practices to help you to avoid issues with a holiday apartment:
- Please always review the ratings of the place you are planning to book. We would recommend at least a rating of 4.7 stars. In 2019, we made a mistake and booked a lower-quality place. So, sadly, we had to re-book for the week of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting. This was pretty costly.
- We have also experienced hosts that might ask for a 50%-100% higher price for an already booked accommodation when they realize that the AGM is taking place. The chance is below 5% that this could happen to you, but you should know that such a risk exists. If such behavior occurs, you should involve the platform you have booked through right away.
- We also came across scammers who might want to make quick $ by offering accommodations that don’t exist. Please book only from hosts with a believable record of renting apartments out. Furthermore, please ensure your holiday home has at least a few reviews.
Are there any neighborhoods that could be unsafe?
Omaha is a pretty safe city. We never had the feeling of being unsafe. However, we have heard that North Omaha and Southeast Omaha might have areas where you should be more cautious.
What should I pack for my stay in Omaha?
Based on the observation of 300+ visitors and several AGM trips, we could share the following recommendations:
What clothing should I pack?
Casual or business casual are the dominant clothing styles during the BRK Hathaway AGM week in Omaha. A more formal clothing style is rarely seen or needed.
May and September are usually the nicest months of the year in Omaha. It is warm, but also not too hot. Though it is usually quite nice, and you can already enjoy the outdoors, there are still risks of cold episodes. Therefore, we recommend for packing for all kind of weather. Please bring some summer clothing with you, but also don’t forget the warm jacket.
The weather in the Midwest can change quickly. Lovely summer days can turn to days with intense rainstorms where it is pouring heavily. Even tornados are possible. Therefore, we recommend checking the weather report daily. Furthermore, please ensure you have rainproof cloths and an umbrella.
What else is recommended packing?
Omaha is way more south than many visitors, especially, if they are from Europe, might think. This also means an increased risk of sun burn. Please bring some sunscreen with you to avoid this.
During the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting week, Omaha is quite crowded. Hotels will be filled up to 90% for the weekend. This also means a higher noise level during the night. Americans can also have a different noise tolerance. Especially, if your accommodation is close to traffic, it can be very loud. Therefore, we recommend packing ear plugs to sleep better.
Where can I learn more about Berkshire Hathaway?
Where can I find helpful Berkshire Hathaway online resources?
Here, we have collected great online resources to study Berkshire Hathaway:
Berkshire Hathaway AGM resources
- You can listen to or watch all Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting recordings since 1994 on this YouTube or Spotify playlist.
- Austin Value Capital has compiled annual meeting transcripts since 1994. You can download them here.
- In our Berkshire Hathaway blog section, we share insights and knowledge about Berkshire Hathaway.
Berkshire Hathaway stock analysis
- Greggory Warren of Morningstar is a beast in the analysis of Berkshire Hathaway. You can find his recent insights into the business on his Morningstar profile. Enjoy our insightful Greggory Warren Berkshire Hathaway content and this timeless presentation.
- Christopher Bloomstran of Semper Augustus has developed profound knowledge on Berkshire Hathway and shared it in several formats. To dive deeper into his analysis, you can use his media archive.
- Frederik Gieschen has collected different essays on Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Berkshire Hathaway on his substack. If you enjoy learning about great investors, the substack is worth a subscription.
- Austin Value Capital has collected a great series of shareholder letters. In his compilation, he shares “everything Buffett.” This includes partnership letters, Berkshire Hathaway letters, annual meeting transcripts, memos, and articles.
- CNBC offers the excellent Warren Buffett Archive. There, you will find a lot of exciting content.
- The Rational Walk blog has an excellent Berkshire Hathaway resources section. Here, you can find a lot of helpful content.
Which Berkshire Hathaway books do we recommend?
In addition to the book recommendations we already shared above, we want to share more of our favorite Berkshire Hathaway books with you here.
Yefei Lu’s Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases
Do you want to know more about Berkshire Hathaway’s investment criteria and its evolution? Yefei Lu’s book “Inside the Investments of Warren Buffett: Twenty Cases” gives you in-depth insights into both. We also had the pleasure of chatting with the author:
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Gisela Baur’s biography “Warren Buffett – Der Jahrhundertkapitalist“
Through our work, we had the fantastic pleasure of getting to know the German journalist Gisela Baur. Gisela is not only a gem of a person. Since 1998, she has also been a Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway friend. After reading her highly recommended Warren Buffett – Der Jahrhundertkapitalist biography, we had the pleasure of interviewing her. The result can be found in this playlist:
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