Winning The Game Of Life "Jungleman" Dan Cates

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Philip began his career on Wall Street, specializing in structured finance, after earning a double master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon. He spent a decade working with investment banks and hedge funds in New York. During his undergraduate years in 2005, he developed a passion for poker, playing SNGs and HU PLO to help pay for college. After a decade-long break to focus on his career, he returned to poker in 2015, achieving significant success, including winning a WSOP Circuit ring in his second tournament and securing a six-figure score at a WSOP Circuit main event in 2020. In 2021, Philip moved to Las Vegas, where he continued to excel, final tabling the inaugural Wynn 10k for $360k.
In 2022, Philip co-founded Octopi with LuckyChewy, Nick Schulman, and Victoria Livchitz, aiming to revolutionize poker training with professional tools and advanced technology. One of their key innovations, The Vault, offers top-quality ICM sims from high-stakes final tables, significantly aiding players. Philip's work on The Jungleverse focuses on the Fundamental Track, a course designed to make modern poker concepts like overbets, combo selections, and geometric sizing accessible and practical. His unique combination of finance and poker expertise allows him to develop strategies blending rigorous analytical methods with pragmatic gameplay, setting him apart in the poker world.

Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 Finance and Poker - Philosophically the Same
4:57 Competitiveness Bred Through Chess
7:50 Truth Seeking - Leaving Finance for Poker
9:53 The World of Finance: Margin Call More Real than Wolf of Wall Street
13:51 Anything Goes - Using All the Data in Poker
24:25 “Fisher-Random Poker” - Who’s Better, Not More Studied
27:08 Style is Weakness – Deviating from the Truth
32:10 The Jungleverse – The Fundamentals of Poker Strategy
36:53 Helping You Win a Bracelet
42:34 Direct Support from JUngleman

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Check out part 1 of our interview with Matt Valeo: https://youtu.be/ll15Pl_oLOs
Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Lessons Learned in a Startup
2:14 Self-Awareness - One of Life’s Most Useful Skills
7:05 Positive Impact with Entrepreneurship
11:39 Is Everyone Inherently Good?
13:44 Modern Day Saints in Business
18:15 Working Towards the Perfect Version of Your Business
23:39 The Cheat Code That is Finding Your Soulmate
29:17 Solving Sleepless Nights
36:54 Jungle’s Take on Finding the Perfect Partner
44:35 The Purpose of Relationships
49:53 Is Monogamy Natural and Optimal?
55:22 Adapt or Die - Phenom Poker’s Mission

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Matt Valeo is a multifaceted entrepreneur and poker aficionado who has made a name for himself in both the tech and poker industries. With a background in software engineering, Matt's passion for technology and strategic thinking naturally led him to the world of poker, where he quickly established himself as a formidable player. His analytical skills and innovative approach to the game have earned him a reputation as one of the most strategic minds in poker circles.
In addition to his success at the poker table, Matt Valeo is the founder of Phenom Poker, a groundbreaking online poker platform designed to revolutionize the way players engage with the game through a decentralized model that makes it owned and governed by the players. Phenom Poker combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly interface, offering unique features and a vibrant community that appeals to both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike. Through Phenom Poker, Matt aims to create a more inclusive and engaging poker experience, fostering a space where players of all skill levels can connect, compete, and grow.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 The Idea For Phenom Poker
4:21 What Phenom Poker Will Do That Other Sites Aren’t
9:16 Creating Disincentives to Cheating
12:18 No Accountability on the Internet
15:15 A New Incentive and Ownership Structure for Online Poker
16:46 Is Poker’s Democratic Approach What’s Best?
22:04 Phenom Poker’s Democratic Approach
23:55 Does Money on the Blockchain Facilitate Higher Stakes?
27:12 Built by Players with Decades in the Game
28:55 Whatever You Want to Play - Over 30 Variants at Launch
29:45 Decentralized Ownership Model - Get Your Money When You Want It
33:58 Attracting a Wide Variety of Players
40:53 More Variance in Tech Than in Poker
44:52 Picking the Right Team Members in Business
50:16 Lessons Learned in a Startup

Follow Matt Valeo
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Instagram: @Phenomaly

Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
Instagram:@thedancates
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Check out part one of our interview with Justin Saliba: https://youtu.be/_0kHsTqIZaU
Check out Winning the Game of Life on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/winning-the-game-of-life/id1646986805
A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.
In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.
In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:00 Fault Finding in the Real World
6:03 You Can Make Positive Social Impact - Even With Poker
8:45 Valuable Poker Tips Not in the Books
11:11 Paying Attention to Details to Get Your Reads
14:42 Meditation an Being Present
21:01 Doing Tough Things - Good for the Brain
25:25 Mindset and Endurance Needed for a Full Season of Poker
27:39 Aspirations Outside of Poker - Like Golf
29:36 The Best Poker and Golf Locations
32:29 Adjusting to Flying All Over the World
33:35 Final Thoughts

Follow Justin Saliba:
Website: https://www.pokercoaching.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @Justin_Saliba
Instagram: @jalib1

Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
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X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan

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A graduate from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, Justin Saliba had aspirations of playing professional soccer before pivoting to poker. He moved to Vegas in Jan 2019 to start playing more live games cash, which he hated, and after covid hit played online mostly until 2021.
In 2020, Justin got the MTT bug and played full time MTTs before travel aspirations and the draw of bigger tournaments pulled him into the live tournament schedule. Since then he has won 2 online WSOP bracelets, a PokerGO Cup win, and a PokerStars win. Justin's biggest win was $690k in the 60k Triton London.
In addition to his success at the table, Justin is a Poker Coach for PokerCoaching.com where he has been since receiving an internship there in 2017.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Poker's Encouraging Future
5:02 From Soccer Star to Poker Star
6:42 The Viability of Poker as a Profession
9:02 An Internship at PokerCoaching.com
16:10 Managing a Stable of Poker Coaches
18:13 Justin's Unique Approach to Big Games - Global Frequencies
27:23 How Important is Future Game?
33:26 It's All About Real Life and Not About the Solvers
40:09 Deviations From GTO
46:46 A Subtle Leak Seen Often

Follow Justin Saliba:
Website: https://www.pokercoaching.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @Justin_Saliba
Instagram: @jalib1

Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
Instagram:@thedancates
X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan

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Check out part one of our conversation with Chance Kornuth: https://youtu.be/EgC-1SGwLUc
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Chance Kornuth is a renowned poker player hailing from Colorado, has recently experienced an exceptional run of success, marking the pinnacle of his career. Throughout June 2023, he secured several significant cashes, including a second-place finish in a WSOP high roller event, earning over $750,000. He followed this up with impressive finishes in other high-stakes tournaments, culminating in a career-best cash of $1.2 million in another WSOP event. Kornuth continued his winning streak online, adding another substantial cash to his resume. His outstanding performance concluded with a victory in the Wynn Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty event, where he earned over $500,000. This success also propelled him to 25th place in the 2023 Player of the Year race standings. The event at the Wynn featured a unique format with mystery bounties ranging from $500 to $250,000. Despite not claiming any of the top mystery prizes, Kornuth accumulated numerous bounties on his path to victory.
Chance founded [Chip Leader Coaching](https://clcpoker.com/) (CLC), the first live tournament coaching program in poker history. Unlike traditional coaching models, CLC operated on a unique profit-sharing system where a small percentage of player winnings was taken instead of upfront payments. Over four years, CLC helped 120 players generate over $12 million in tournament earnings, including notable players like Alex Foxen, who later became a coach for CLC. Building on this success, CLC developed a world-class live tournament curriculum, highlighted by flagship products like The Closer and CL AI. For players looking to elevate their tournament skills, CLC offers a tournament assessment to tailor content and focus areas to individual needs.
Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's episode:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Cip Leader Coaching
6:59 Pre-Flop Subtleties
13:58 A House Party and One of the Best Pieces of Poker Advice Ever
18:48 Psychedelics
28:50 Focus and Mindset Magic
35:34 Travel - A Tanzanian Safari
42:32 A Return to Poker After a Break

Follow Chance Kornuth:
Website: https://www.clcpoker.com
X (Formerly Twitter): @chancescards
Instagram: @chancescards

Follow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:
Instagram:@thedancates
X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan

Join Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=dan
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