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10 insights an RIA software CEO gleaned from Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' meeting

Orion chief Eric Clarke joined 40,000 of the faithful in the pilgrimage to hear the Oracle of Omaha's pronouncements

Author Guest columnist Eric Clarke May 7, 2012 at 4:50 AM
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'This year’s shareholder meeting was an absolute blast,' says Eric Clarke seen here with the animated alter egos of Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett

James Folkerts

James Folkerts

May 8, 2012 — 4:21 PM

Great story Eric! I had some close friends that attended the shareholder meeting as well. Sounds like a blast.


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