Liv Boeree
TED Speaker and World Poker Champion | Decision-Making & AI Expert
About
Liv Boeree transformed her world-class poker skills into a groundbreaking approach to decision-making and strategic thinking. As a former professional poker champion, she leveraged her analytical expertise to deliver her viral TED Talk on strategic decision processes.
Boeree now bridges multiple domains—technology, artificial intelligence, and social impact—helping organizations and individuals make smarter choices under uncertainty. Her unique background combines high-stakes game theory with scientific insights, providing audiences with practical frameworks for navigating complex decisions in rapidly changing environments.
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3 lessons on decision-making from a poker champion
Is it better to be lucky or good? Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions? In this quick talk, professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life.
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