Buffett was born in 1930. Gates was born in 1955.

Bill Gates is worth $51 billion. Warren Buffett is worth $ 41 billion.

Combined, the two men represent almost $100 billion in personal wealth. The two wealthiest men in the world are dramatically different.

Buffette, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, acquired his $ 41 billion the old-fashioned way by investing in solid old-line companies that sell basic products such as insurance, soft drinks, home improvement, and shoes.

Bill Gates, in contrast, earned his 51 billion by founding the world’s largest software company – Microsoft. His innovative products include Windows , Office and Xbox 360. In spite of their differences, the two men are close friends and they share a common passion – interacting with America’s brightest students.

Today, Buffett has invited Gates to join him in a dialogue with students from the University of Nebraska School of Business Administration. Buffett earned his bachelor’s degree in 1950. Both men relish the opportunity to engage in spirited discussion with members of the next generation of business leaders. The one condition they placed on this event is that no faculty, staff, parents or reporters will be allowed to talk. Only students will ask the questions.

Please give a warm University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Business Administration welcome to Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.