Lessons from Poker and the Value of Deception in Business

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Discover the lessons that can be learned from poker and how they apply to the world of business, including the importance of deception, information gaps, and game theory. Explore the distinction between acceptable and unacceptable forms of deception, and how it can be used strategically to gain an advantage. Plus, gain insight into how understanding popular games can provide entrepreneurial lessons.

Some of the most vital and overlooked entrepreneurial resources might just be stored away in your family games cupboard…

It’s no secret that host Reid Hoffman is a lifelong game fanatic. But this admiration extends beyond just a hobby. Games are one of the biggest influences on Reid as a business leader.

In this special episode of Masters of Scale, Reid dissects five popular games and extracts the hidden entrepreneurial wisdom they contain. From strategic thinking in Settlers of Catan to the art of deception in Poker, Reid explores the underestimated power of games and what every leader can learn from their diverse mechanics.

Join us for a game night like you’ve never seen.

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