# Scaramucci said he filled pages of notes and felt certain he should invest, but tore them up after Buffett's remarks.

*business · news · 2026-04-12 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Scaramucci revealed he almost invested early in Amazon but was dissuaded by Buffett's remarks.
- He calculated a $10,000 Amazon investment in 1999 would be worth $16.5 million today.
- Scaramucci compares today's AI investment climate to Amazon's early days, citing similar skepticism.
- He outlined specific geopolitical steps, like reopening the Strait, to stabilize oil markets and sentiment.
- Scaramucci emphasized that enduring large drawdowns is key to capturing transformative investment gains.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United States, France

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