#44 Todd Finkle: Warren Buffett - Investor and Entrepreneur
In this episode, we speak with the knowledgeable Todd Finkle. Todd is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Gonzaga University and the author of several books, including his latest addition: Warren Buffett - Investor and Entrepreneur. In our conversation, we explore Buffett as an entrepreneur, psychological biases, and whether academia and investing are compatible.
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This episode was recorded on March 29, 2023.
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Episode Chapters
(00:00) Intro by Eddie & Niklas
(01:14) Welcoming Todd
(01:47) How Todd came across the world of investing
(09:44) Why write another book on Warren Buffett?
(17:31) The most surprising insights from researching Buffett
(21:31) The definition of entrepreneurship
(27:19) Buffett’s shift towards buying quality businesses
(30:34) What Buffett looks at before buying a business
(32:40) Is business quality more important than management?
(35:16) Quantifying too much
(37:31) Psychological biases
(44:27) The link between academia and business success
(47:00) Areas where Todd disagrees with Buffett
(48:51) Book talk
(51:44) Final remarks
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Books Mentioned
- Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur - Todd Finkle
- The Warren Buffett Way - Robert Hagstrom
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More on Todd
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About the Podcast
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