215: William Beauchamp – Ex-Poker Player Assembles Team to Conquer Sports Markets | Chat With Traders

This podcast episode delves into William's transformative journey from an overconfident poker player to a successful algorithmic sports trader, emphasizing the significance of learning from failures, cultivating a strong team, and continuously embracing challenges to foster growth and innovation in the competitive landscape of trading and beyond.

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215: William Beauchamp – Ex-Poker Player Assembles Team to Conquer Sports Markets

Chat With Traders

From Poker Prodigy to Quant Sports Trader: William Beauchamp's Journey

Breaking the Cycle of Overconfidence and Risk-Taking

From Poker to Algorithmic Sports Trading: A Chance Encounter

The Power of Poker: A Foundation for Algorithmic Trading

Embracing the Challenge of Coding: A New Skill Set

From High-Frequency to Value-Based Strategies: Finding the Right Niche

The Importance of Team Building: Finding Complementary Skills

Seamless Capital: Trading in Hong Kong Horse Racing and Beyond

The Art of Research and Idea Generation: Seeking Out New Edges

Overcoming Complacency and Embracing Challenges: Keys to Growth

Building a Team: The Power of Collaboration and Finding the Right Fit

Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned: Finding the Right People for the Right Roles

Looking Back and Moving Forward: Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

215: William Beauchamp – Ex-Poker Player Assembles Team to Conquer Sports Markets

Chat With Traders

00:05From Poker Prodigy to Quant Sports Trader: William Beauchamp's Journey

From Poker Prodigy to Quant Sports Trader: William Beauchamp's Journey

15:15Breaking the Cycle of Overconfidence and Risk-Taking

Breaking the Cycle of Overconfidence and Risk-Taking

20:55From Poker to Algorithmic Sports Trading: A Chance Encounter

From Poker to Algorithmic Sports Trading: A Chance Encounter

28:19The Power of Poker: A Foundation for Algorithmic Trading

The Power of Poker: A Foundation for Algorithmic Trading

31:32Embracing the Challenge of Coding: A New Skill Set

Embracing the Challenge of Coding: A New Skill Set

39:10From High-Frequency to Value-Based Strategies: Finding the Right Niche

From High-Frequency to Value-Based Strategies: Finding the Right Niche

46:26The Importance of Team Building: Finding Complementary Skills

The Importance of Team Building: Finding Complementary Skills

55:27Seamless Capital: Trading in Hong Kong Horse Racing and Beyond

Seamless Capital: Trading in Hong Kong Horse Racing and Beyond

1:03:47The Art of Research and Idea Generation: Seeking Out New Edges

The Art of Research and Idea Generation: Seeking Out New Edges

1:10:19Overcoming Complacency and Embracing Challenges: Keys to Growth

Overcoming Complacency and Embracing Challenges: Keys to Growth

1:14:32Building a Team: The Power of Collaboration and Finding the Right Fit

Building a Team: The Power of Collaboration and Finding the Right Fit

1:18:40Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned: Finding the Right People for the Right Roles

Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned: Finding the Right People for the Right Roles

1:23:03Looking Back and Moving Forward: Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

Looking Back and Moving Forward: Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations