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From Casinos to Wall Street: Lessons in Probability and Profit
As the man who found a mathematical strategy to beat roulette and invented card counting, DR. EDWARD O. THORP is acutely attuned to working with probability. Join Dr. Edward O. Thorp as he reveals the secrets to using a probabilistic approach to both finance and life.
Risk Management: Navigating Uncertainty in Investments and Beyond
Famed quantitative hedge fund founder DR. EDWARD O. THORP’s insightful keynote on making informed decisions in volatile markets offers a new perspective on dealing with uncertainty at large. Dr. Thorp shares his approach to the art of navigating both personal uncertainty and financial risk management in this presentation, sharing that managing risk intelligently can benefit both you and everyone around you.
The Psychology of Decision-Making: Insights from the Blackjack Table
Unlock the mysteries of the human mind and explore the psychology behind decision-making with DR. EDWARD O. THORP’s captivating keynote, drawing parallels between the blackjack table and the boardroom.
Building a Winning Mindset: Lessons from a Mathematician and Professional Gambler
Delve into the mind of a master strategist as DR. EDWARD O. THORP shares invaluable lessons on building resilience, seizing opportunities, and cultivating a winning mindset gleaned from his experiences as a mathematician and professional gambler.
Beyond the Market: Applying Mathematical Principles to Solve Real-World Problems
Explore the transformative power of mathematical principles in solving real-world challenges with legendary mathematician and hedge fund founder DR. EDWARD O. THORP’s thought-provoking keynote, as he demonstrates how innovative thinking can drive positive change beyond the confines of the financial world.
Edward O. Thorp is an American mathematics professor, hedge fund manager, and blackjack player. To beat roulette, he and the father of information theory, Claude Shannon, invented the first wearable computer. Along with innovative applications of probability theory, Thorp is also the New York Times bestselling author of Beat the Dealer, the first book to mathematically prove that the house advantage in blackjack could be overcome by card-counting. He also pioneered the use of quantitative investment techniques in the financial markets. He lives in Newport Beach, California.
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