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Jun 2022
1h 14m

Berkshire Hathaway: The Incomparable Com...

Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts
About this episode
Today’s business needs little introduction. Berkshire Hathaway is one of the largest businesses in the world and run by arguably the most famous investors of our time, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.  To break down the business, I’m joined by Chris Bloomstran. Chris is the President and CIO of Semper Augustus and has gone as deep on Berkshire as anyone I’ ... Show More
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