Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Warren Buffett, the founder of Berkshire Hathaway, who is about to retire. Tim Cook said in an article on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that he was inspired by the wisdom of Warren Buffett's “Omaha Oracle.”
The post includes photos of Tim Cook with Warren Buffett, which has been viewed over 1.1 million times (until the writing time) and has produced a lot of responses, mainly positive.
“One of my greatest privileges in my life”: Tim Cook
Tim Cook wrote on X: “Never had anyone like Warren, countless people, myself, been inspired by his wisdom. Knowing him (sic) was one of my greatest privileges in my life.”
He also commented on Warren Buffett's role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and successor to Greg Abter, adding: “There is no doubt that Warren left Berkshire with Greg (SIC)”
What did Warren Buffett say to Apple Tim Cook?
On May 3, at Warren Buffett's 60th Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, Apple's chief praised the technology giant for bringing more money to his investors than he did. As of March 2025, Apple Inc accounts for 28% of Berkshire Hathaway.
Warren Buffett initially thanked Apple CEO Tim Cook for his relaxed attitude. “I'm embarrassed to say that Tim Cook made Berkshire's money much more than I once had Berkshire Hathaway,” Buffett joked. “It should be attributed to him.”
Warren Buffett said he investigated Tim Cook's phone call after Apple's latest revenue release, the “only investment quarterly call” he's ever heard.
