Liv Boeree

Liv Boeree is not your typical poker champion. A first-class astrophysics graduate from the University of Manchester, Boeree merges scientific rigor with strategic thinking honed through years on the international poker circuit.

Boeree dominated the high-stakes game and remains one of the top-ranked female poker players in history. Having retired from professional poker in 2019, Liv Boeree now splits her time between the speaking circuit and creating TV and video content on her favourite counter-intuitive and scientific topics.

A thought leader in AI and rational thinking, Boeree defies convention and inspires audiences to embrace logic without losing touch with instinct. Her talks are both philosophical and practical, balancing big-picture thinking with actionable insights. Audiences leave with sharper mental models, new perspectives on risk and reward, and a framework for thriving in uncertain environments.

In her TED Talk, “The Dark Side of Competition in AI,“ Liv Boeree unpacks the dangers of unchecked rivalry and introduces the concept of the “Moloch Trap” – a destructive force that drives unhealthy competition. The talk resonated widely with tech leaders and policymakers navigating AI’s rapid evolution and made her a sought-after voice in the space.

Liv Boeree’s podcast, Win-Win, takes these ideas even deeper, exploring the psychology of competition with leading thinkers and innovators. Her focus on positive-sum outcomes resonates strongly with audiences looking to redefine success in a hyper-competitive world.

Despite years away from the table, Liv Boeree’s latest triumph at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is testament to her enduring mastery of strategy and performance under pressure. Finishing fourth and winning a record-breaking $2.8 million, she showcased her razor-sharp decision-making skills and emotional control. Boeree also pledged 20% of her winnings to fight factory farming – a cause close to her heart, reflecting her deep commitment to ethical and effective philanthropy.

Liv Boeree is the co-founder of Raising for Effective Giving (REG), a nonprofit that applies the principles of Effective Altruism to raise funds for high-impact charities. Her passion for making decisions that maximize outcomes has influenced not only her philanthropy but also her broader mission to teach others how to think critically and act decisively.