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Eleanor Pringle

Warren Buffett’s protege Tracy Britt Cool on how she landed Berkshire Hathaway job with a letter

Financial Assistant to the Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Tracy Britt Cool speaks onstage at the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit on October 16, 2013 in Washington (Credit: Paul Morigi—Getty Images for FORTUNE)

In the world of business a lot comes down to risk and reward—and Warren Buffett's protege Tracy Britt Cool's first leap of faith has certainly paid off.

Britt Cool earned herself the nickname of "fireman" while working with Buffett at his multi-national corporation Berkshire Hathaway, courtesy of her reputation for stepping in and problem-solving at failing companies.

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