General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> December 6, 1999

Richard L. Babson – Babson-united Inc

RICHARD L. BABSON is Chairman and President of Babson-United, Inc. Prior to joining the firm in 1991, he launched and managed entrepreneurial publishing and entertainment ventures in New England, California, and Hawaii. He was also involved in the early development of Strategic Research International, a New York City firm specializing in country-risk analysis and international debt-equity placement and advisory services. Mr. Babson holds a Master's degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and has appeared on CNNfn and CNBC Television, as well as Bloomberg Business Radio. Profile
TWST: To begin, will you describe the philosophy at Babson-United to

grow rich slowly?

Mr. Babson: One of the most important disciplines of any investment

program is patience. Once you have