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Today marks the birth anniversary of Charlie Munger. Charlie Munger, in full Charles Thomas Munger, was an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist, widely recognized as the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, alongside Warren Buffett, the company's Chairman and CEO. Munger grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, during the Great Depression, experiencing financial hardships that shaped his early perspective on money and instilled frugality. He displayed academic brilliance early on, earning a degree in mathematics from the University of Michigan before attending Harvard Law School, where he received his J.D. degree. In the early 1960s, Munger started a law practice, but his interest in investing led him to shift his focus. His path intersected with Warren Buffett, and the two formed a powerful partnership that would transform Berkshire Hathaway and define its success as a global conglomerate. Under his influence, the company expanded beyond its textile roots into diverse industries, including insurance, utilities, manufacturing, and services. Munger and Buffett share a similar investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of long-term value investing, economic moats, and a thorough understanding of businesses. High ethical standards were integral to Munger's philosophy. In 2010, Charlie Munger, along with Warren Buffett, pledged to give away at least half of their wealth to address society's challenges via The Giving Pledge, a commitment by billionaires to dedicate a significant portion of their wealth to charitable causes during their lifetimes or in their wills. He actively contributed to causes related to education, health, and social welfare, which included substantial donations to universities and medical research institutions. Munger's influence extended beyond the financial realm, as he was recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. His speeches and writings encompassed a broad spectrum of topics, reflecting his voracious appetite for knowledge and his ability to distill complex ideas into clear, practical principles. Munger's life story serves as an inspiration for investors and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of intellectual curiosity, rational thinking, and a long-term perspective in achieving success across various fields. #CharlieMunger #BerkshireHathaway #WarrenBuffett #LongTermValueInvesting #EconomicMoats #Businesses #Knowledge #ProblemSolving #Philanthropy #Investing #UnitedStates #US

Weissberg Foundation is activating 100% of assets in support of our mission, vision, and values. Active ownership (including #proxyvoting, #shareholderengagement, and #publicpolicy) of our global public equities is an important tool for pursuing racial equity across publicly traded companies. That's why I applied to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Shareholder Engagement Project to learn and act alongside colleagues like Laura Campos (Nathan Cummings Foundation), Laura Nixon (The Educational Foundation of America), Rickke Mananzala (New York Foundation), and Eric Horvath. Let me know how your #foundation uses its power and privilege as #shareholders of the world's largest and most influential #public #companies to do good.

IN LIFE & BUSINESS  YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE STAIRS YOU CAN’T TAKE THE ELEVATOR! According to my guest on this episode of Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch®, there aren’t any shortcuts in finance. Even if you do reach the top using shortcuts, your confidence will be weak and misguided. Listen in as I hear some great wisdom from Chris Sznewajs, Managing Partner and Founder of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, an LA-based private equity firm with $1.2B+ assets under management.  We discussed a lot of topics, including: ⚾️ How Pacific Avenue Capital raised over $500M for their latest fund in under five months ⚾️ How every business that they’ve acquired has doubled EBITDA within 18 months ⚾️ Why technical skills only get you so far, and what skills are crucial to become a finance leader ⚾️ Why Chris insists on introducing every new team member to Dabo Swinney's insights on transforming football culture and propelling Clemson to success. Check out the link in the comments for more details! Tune into the my full interview with Chris here: https://lnkd.in/dVNvg82k #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast #DaboSwinney #Lockton Lockton Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Indiana University Bloomington

#StarMountainCapital was proud to sponsor ACG Tampa Bay's recent networking gala for entrepreneurs, business owners and other constituents in the deal community. This year's event was held at #RaymondJamesStadium (home of the National Football League's Tampa Bay #Buccaneers). At this event, four Mountaineers met with professionals from #PrivateEquity firms, commercial and investment banks, business owners and others involved with investing in and/or working with lower middle-market companies. #TampaBay #Sponsor #ACG Star Mountain’s $4+ billion AUM (committed capital including debt facilities as of 6/30/24) is from a network of investors including U.S. and international institutional investors and qualified high net worth investors seeking defensive, less volatile, higher alpha and less correlated returns. With team members in 20+ U.S. cities, Star Mountain is a specialized #AssetManagement firm focused on North American small and medium-sized businesses investing #Debt and #Equity directly into established operating companies as well as purchasing secondary fund and direct positions to provide early liquidity to investors. Star Mountain is a value-added lender with a team that has strong private equity and operating backgrounds to potentially help its portfolio companies grow in value. Learn more about Star Mountain here: https://okt.to/07S6Ew. #LMM #FundManagers #WealthManagers #InvestmentManagement #Secondaries #PrivateDebt

Luke C. is an operator turned VC who founded Latimer Ventures to back black founders and create wealth for historically disenfranchised communities. Check out the full interview here on the latest episode of The VC Architects: https://lnkd.in/eJj-NaUf #blackexcellence #blackentrepreneurs #baltimore #VC #investing

IN LIFE & BUSINESS  YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE STAIRS YOU CAN’T TAKE THE ELEVATOR! According to this week’s Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch® guest, there aren’t any shortcuts in finance. Even if you did reach the top using shortcuts, your confidence would be weak and misguided. Listen in as we hear some great wisdom from Chris Sznewajs, Managing Partner and Founder of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, an LA-based private equity firm with $1.2B+ assets under management.  We discussed a lot of topics, including: ⚾️ How Pacific Avenue Capital raised over $500M for their latest fund in under five months ⚾️ How every business that they’ve acquired has doubled EBIDTA within 18 months ⚾️ Why technical skills only get you so far, and what skills are crucial to become a finance leader ⚾️ Why Christopher insists on introducing every new team member to Dabo Swinney's insights on transforming football culture and propelling Clemson to success. Check out the link in the comments for more details! Tune into the full episode with Chris here: https://lnkd.in/dVNvg82k #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #Podcast #DaboSwinney Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Indiana University Bloomington

Richard Wilson posted about his Top 7 Goals this year and it inspired me to post my top goals. I will keep it to 4 business goals and 4 personal goals. I am doing this for 2 reasons: You never know who can help you (closed mouths don’t get fed) and accountability is a good thing. I am a fan of OKRs so I will post the Objectives: Top 4 Business Objectives 1. Get to US$5M in stockholders equity 2. Complete the largest Reg A+ by a minority-owned firmed and then share the recipe for others to follow 3. List on NASDAQ and become the first publicly-listed vehicle giving exposure to investments in the Caribbean 4. Bring a group of investors to Jamaica and Barbados so they can see these countries the way that I see them Top 4 Personal Objectives 1. Stay healthy 2. More quality time with wife and children 3. Spend more time with my parents 4. Donate to University of Miami to create scholarships for business school students

Our Managing Director, Glenn King, recently spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's impressive progress in 2024. Over the last year, Oakmount & Partners transitioned from raising expansion capital for third parties to building its diverse asset bank. With a current company valuation between £15 and £18 million, we aim to achieve a valuation of 4/5 times this amount over the next 5 years. Glenn discussed our recent acquisition of over £4 million in real estate, which reflects our robust portfolio expansion and is targeted at staycation and holiday letting retreats, traditional buy-to-lets, and commercial property. King highlighted our five-year plan to raise £50 million, primarily for investments in property, green technologies, and transformative industries. We are strategically acquiring distressed properties and considering additional exposure to green technology investments as part of our broader sustainability goals. Additionally, King mentioned the launch of Oakmount's product offerings on an FCA-regulated platform, targeting high-net-worth individuals, IFA's and wealth managers. Under FCA regulation, we are also pursuing expansion into the commercial finance side of the market to become a full-service institution. Our focus remains on maximising shareholder returns and preparing for a potential IPO or private acquisition to create significant returns for our investors, complementing our stable fixed-income offerings. Oakmount and Partners Limited. Est 2009. Telephone: 01279 874 392 Business Card: https://lnkd.in/e6aTaJ2W LinkTree: https://lnkd.in/eQUHutK2 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/esEqrRxP Media: https://lnkd.in/dpX-7sJ Interview: https://lnkd.in/ejZMniGu #StrategicInvesting #WealthCreation #YourSuccessOurPriority #InvestmentConsultancy #GlobalPresence #PrivateEquityInvestments #IPOInvestments #financialsuccess #financialgoals #financialwellbeing #investments #oakmountandpartnersltd #glennking #returnoninvestment #moneymindset #moneymatters #moneytips #financialfreedom #affluence #wealthbuilding #investmentstrategy #investwisely #entrepreneur #success #motivation #trust #valueinvesting #InvestmentPlatform #WealthManagement #FinancialServices #InvestmentOpportunities #MarketInsights #proactive #ValueInvesting #LongTermGrowth #FinancialSuccess #InvestmentExperts #BestPreIPOConsultancy #ExcellenceInConsulting