Annie Duke

Annie Duke is an American author, corporate speaker, and former professional poker player who has leveraged her expertise in high-stakes competition into a leading voice on decision science. During her poker career, she won a World Series of Poker gold bracelet and the National Heads-Up Poker Championship.

She is the author of the bestselling books Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts, How to Decide, and Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. Her writing seamlessly integrates cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, and poker strategy to teach readers how to assess risk and manage uncertainty.

Duke consults for major corporate executives and financial institutions on decision-making strategies and cognitive bias mitigation. Her practical frameworks have revolutionized how professionals in business and finance approach risk and strategic planning.