As “College Decision” day approaches, many students are convinced that the school they choose will determine the rest of their lives. The pressure to secure a spot at an elite institution looms, yet one of the world’s most successful investors is signaling a move in the opposite direction.
In his 2024 shareholder letter, Warren Buffett discussed his practice when looking to hire a new CEO. He stated: “I never look at where a candidate has gone to school. Never!” Coming from the man who built Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) into the trillion-dollar company that it is today, this isn’t just his preference, it’s a fundamental philosophy on talent.
