Bill Gates (L) & Warren Buffett (R)
Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft), and Warren Buffett (world's greatest investor & owner of Berkshire Hathaway) were first introduced in 1991 when Gate's mother persuaded him to attend a meeting where Buffett would be present. Both Gates and Buffett were relucatnt to meet each other. In the words of Bill Gates, "What are we supposed to talk about? P/E Ratios?".
They hit it off immediately.
For those of you who aren't aware of this, Gates and Buffett have battlled neck-to-neck (colloquially speaking) for several years, for the top spot in the list of the world's richest men. Obviously, nobody expected them to get along. Buffett is now donating a huge chunk of his wealth to 'The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation', a charity run by Gates and his wife.
Now I am a big fan of both Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and have read several books/literature written on both these men. I came across this picture on the website of NetJets and loved it! (Almost as much as I love the Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs dancing picture). Their unlikely friendship is captured so well. Don't you think? It's not one of those pics where two tycoons are pictured shaking hands (picture Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki). Gates looks so happy and at ease and Buffett looks adorable as always, with his favourite drink - Cherry Coke, in front of him. (yes, Cherry Coke is Buffett's favourite drink. He is one of the largest shareholder of Coca Cola).
All in all, Love it!
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