Poker Power

Bet on yourself and gain the confidence to take your seat at the table. Learn more on Poker Power: https://lnkd.in/e9ykNg-A For us poker is so much more than just a game... It’s a way to build life skills like confidence, negotiation, discipline, and resilience. Start playing on the Poker Power App today to learn poker, play community games, join virtual classes and practice, practice, practice. https://lnkd.in/gDEj6S4x

#MotivationMonday At Poker Power, we live by this quote from Jenny Just. Life and poker is all about acting quickly with limited information. You're going to make mistakes, but don't overthink it, trust your gut, and learn.

There is a new way to up your game on our app, Teaching Tables! Every Sunday and Wednesday, you can join a tournament-style game lead by our expert instructors for only $5. ⁠ ⁠ Play while our Poker Power instructor walks you through gameplay, providing tips, advice and knowledge.⁠ ⁠ Sign up for today’s class now in your Poker Power app under the "Learn" tab.

ICYMI: We partnered with the Être Girls to create the Poker Pioneers interview series where we connect girls with accomplished female mentors who also excel in poker! Today, we're highlighting Ella Siew's interview with Lule Demmissie, whose career exemplifies determination and strategic thinking. “'In poker, you’re constantly calculating future moves and assessing new opportunities,' she [Demmissie] noted, highlighting how this skill is equally applicable to making important life choices." Read how poker can hone your skills and more from our Poker Pioneers series: https://lnkd.in/gyBTvYXx 

We're partnering with Seven24 Collective for an IRL community event in NYC! Cure your seasonal blues and join us night of poker and networking! Light bites and beverages will be served as you learn, play and connect with others who want to play life different. When: October 30th @ 6:30pm EST Where: The Gansevoort Meatpacking, 362 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10014. Reserve a spot now: https://bit.ly/4eW9KWe

We’re excited to be included in this event! Some of our instructors will be there teaching and demonstrating how the skills you gain in poker translate to your career and daily life. See you all at #Money2020USA ♣️

It's time to play life differently and level up your skills. ♣ Join us now: https://lnkd.in/gQjT5Fnd

Last night, we teamed up with The Female Founder Collective to help women+ discover the power of poker during #LATechWeek. We had incredible women founders and investors come together to see why poker is not just a game, but a skill that translates to your career and daily life. We are empowering women to win through the game of poker. Poker builds critical life skills, such as decision-making, risk assessment and negotiation, to help you in the next board room or whatever life deals to you. Play Life Differently ♥️ Fenwick & West Silicon Valley Bank

Life deals us all hands, but it’s up to us how we play them. Whether it’s at the poker table or in the game of life, strategy and skill make all the difference. 🃏 This week, focus on honing your skills and making every move count. Remember, luck is only the beginning—how you navigate the rest is where it happens! 💪 #motivationmonday 

In our latest blog post with the Être Girls, we are spotlighting Isabella Mandis, a Harvard University undergraduate and founder of Girls Into VC. She was able to sit down with Martina Welkhoff, venture capitalist and seasoned poker player, to talk about how the poker table profoundly influenced her career.  "You get such an interesting microcosm at a poker table… It helps to sort of fast-track certain relationships," shares Welkhoff, highlighting the game's role as a laboratory for negotiation. Read how poker can hone your skills and more from our Poker Pioneers series: https://lnkd.in/gvX7tM6V