Bill Oberndorf on Value Investing, Educational Equity, and Purpose-Driven Leadership | Season 1, Ep 30

In Episode 30 of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Bill Oberndorf, US Class of 1971 alum, visionary investor, and longtime advocate for education reform. A distinguished philanthropist and co-founder of SPO Partners, Mr. Obendorf shares the remarkable journey that took him from the halls of US to the forefront of the value investing world.In this great conversation, Mr. Obendorf reflects on his early years at University School, the mentors and moments that shaped him, and then walks the listeners through his career in finance, including his lunch with Warren Buffett that set him on the path to value investing and the eventual creation of SPO Partners. Mr. Obendorf also discusses his enduring commitment to educational equity, tracing his role in launching the national school choice movement alongside John Walton. From founding the American Federation for Children to establishing transformational scholarship programs at US, he shares why he believes every child deserves access to high-quality education. From stories about investment strategy, family legacy, civic reform, and philanthropy this episode is a great one in both leadership and a testament to giving back.Credits to Theo Walter for Production and Editing, Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.