Buffett

Buffett has appeared on many lists of most influential people, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times. Starting from scratch—just by picking stocks and companies—Warren Buffett amassed one of the greatest fortunes of the twentieth century. Even though his investment record has made him a cult figure known for his unique contradictions (a billionaire with a modest lifestyle; a phenomenally successful investor who eschews the revolving-door trading of modern Wall Street; a brilliant dealmaker who cultivates a homespun aura), Buffett has shown that he has what it takes to be a major force in the world of finance.