Meet the billionaire who is the female version of Warren Buffet
Mitzi Perdue, 84 years old, is an American billionaire who surprises with her simple lifestyle, despite being the heiress of two empires: the Sheraton hotel chain and the agricultural giant Perdue Farms.
Daughter of parents who valued discretion and the importance of work, she grew up wearing second-hand clothes and studying in public school, even with all financial resources at her disposal.
Later, she graduated from Harvard and, at 26, was already working in the management of Sheraton. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to run farms, invest in agricultural research, and build a solid career as a journalist, writing about various topics, from mental health to the war in Ukraine.
Despite her fortune, Mitzi prefers to take the subway, travel in economy class, and repair her own shoes. In 2022, she sold her engagement ring for $1.2 million to donate to victims of the war in Ukraine, and she is currently developing innovative therapies with AI for war traumas.
Having lived for over a decade in a modest apartment, she advocates that serving others and dedicating oneself to philanthropy is what gives life meaning, far beyond material goods and luxury.
Mitzi believes that the true meaning of wealth lies in serving others and positively impacting the world, not in displaying wealth. For her, work, philanthropy, and social responsibility bring more satisfaction than any luxury.
