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Warren Buffett's Protégé Lands Job with Daring Letter, Low Risk

Tracy Britt Cool, a protégé of Warren Buffet, landed a job at Berkshire Hathaway by writing a letter to Buffet in 2009, stating that the risk was low and "why not try?" This bold move paid off, and she quickly rose through the ranks to become one of Buffet's top lieutenants. Britt Cool's proactive approach to career building also led her to secure meetings with the CEOs of Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns while she was still a student. After a decade at Berkshire Hathaway, she started her own private equity firm in 2019.

via Business Insider|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #career-building

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"The Letter that Launched a Career: How Warren Buffett's Protégé Seized an Opportunity"

Tracy Britt Cool, a protégé of Warren Buffett, landed a job at Berkshire Hathaway after sending a letter to Buffett asking for a job. She quickly rose through the ranks and became the CEO of Berkshire holding Pampered Chef. In 2020, she co-founded her own private equity firm, Kanbrick, which follows Berkshire's investing philosophies but focuses on executive mentorship and hands-on management. Britt Cool's success story highlights the importance of persistence and having a thick skin when facing rejection. She believes that the risk of rejection is low, so it's worth taking a shot and reaching out to people.

via CNBC|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #kanbrick