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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Disclaimer

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