How I Beat the Poker Champion at the World Series of Poker
Michael Mizrachi is a poker god who received a spontaneous induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. This is the story of how I beat him.
Author Profile
Richard Harroch
Biography
Richard D. Harroch is a Senior Advisor to CEOs, management teams, and Boards of Directors. He is an expert on M&A, venture capital, startups, and business contracts. He was the Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, a venture capital fund in the San Francisco area. His focus is on internet, digital media, AI and technology companies. He was the founder of several Internet companies. His articles have appeared online in Forbes, Fortune, MSN, Yahoo, Fox Business and AllBusiness.com. Richard is the author of several books on startups and entrepreneurship as well as the co-author of Poker for Dummies and a Wall Street Journal-bestselling book on small business. He is the co-author of a 1,500-page book published by Bloomberg on mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies. He was also a corporate and M&A partner at the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He has been involved in over 200 M&A transactions and 250 startup financings. He can be reached through LinkedIn.
ARTICLES BY Richard Harroch
The Use of AI in Mergers & Acquisitions
This article explores critical stages of M&A transactions and examines how AI is now available for deployment at each stage.
The Evolving Landscape of Securities Litigation and Financial Disputes
The rise of AI and a shifting regulatory environment are challenging traditional approaches to securities litigation. Here's how.
The Importance of Virtual Data Rooms in Mergers & Acquisitions
Find out why virtual data rooms matter in mergers and acquisitions, how to prepare them, what should be included, and how AI can help.
Compensation for AI Employees Is Skyrocketing
A shortage of qualified AI engineers and other talent as well as escalating corporate reliance on AI strategy are pushing AI compensation to historic highs.
15 Smart Strategies for Naming Your Startup
A compelling, clear, and memorable business name can help your brand stand out, attract customers, ease marketing, and avoid legal headaches
Letters of Intent in Mergers and Acquisitions
A well-drafted letter of intent can increase the likelihood of an acquisition successfully closing, on optimal terms.
The Top 10 Unhealthiest Foods According to AI
With the help of AI, we curated a list of the top 10 unhealthiest foods. We explain their nutritional makeup and why they’re flagged as poor dietary options.
Mergers & Acquisitions: 32 Vital Issues for M&A Sellers
Successfully navigating an M&A deal requires understanding business and legal dimensions in order to engage the right advisors, set the right timetable, and anticipate pitfalls.
Inside the Company Reimagining Cocktail Experiences
We talked to Rob Floyd, the premier mixologist in the world, to find out how his entrepreneurial journey started and how his company has grown.
