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Explainable AI PodcastAI, venture capital and the moneyball future with Rafe FurstIn this episode of Explainable AI, hosts Paul Anthony Claxton and Rohan Hall sit down with entrepreneur, investor and former AI researcher Rafe Furst for a deep exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of venture capital. Rafe shares insights from his early days in AI research, his Silicon Valley startup successes and his experience as a professional poker player. Together they unpack why the traditional VC model is faltering, how AI can reduce risk and improve decision making, and why the next wave of investing will look more like Moneyball than the old Silicon...
2025-11-2144 min
Race 2 The BottomHigh Stakes, Higher Falls: How a Human Came Back from a Broken Hand (Rafe Furst)In this conversation, host and entrepreneur Tristan Bordallo sits down with Rafe Furst to explore his remarkable journey from studying AI at Stanford in the 1990s to co-founding Full Tilt Poker and navigating the highs and lows of the poker industry. Rafe shares insights on the intersection of technology and poker, the rise and fall of Full Tilt Poker, and the profound impact of mental health on his life.Rafe reflects on the harm he caused during his career and the importance of personal accountability.AI was considered science fiction during Rafe's early studies, and its...
2025-10-1059 min
NewsRamp Cryptocurrency & NFT PodcastInnovations and Investments in the Crypto IndustryRafe Furst returns to The Crypto Company as Chief Strategy Officer, investing Bitcoin and focusing on long-term innovation. BTCC celebrates its 14th anniversary with initiatives to engage users. Traders Fair Hong Kong offers a platform for traders, investors, and fintech companies to explore trends. Aegis Capital Corp. and BitMine launch Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury strategies, respectively. The U.S. advances cryptocurrency bills, while the GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins, benefiting companies like BitFuFu Inc.
2025-07-2306 min
Culture TalksCulture Talks: How to Win the VC Game - Rafe Furst on Leadership, Culture & Economic ShiftsIn this thought-provoking episode of Culture Talks, host Lorne Rubis sits down with Rafe Furst—entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Future of Venture Capital—to explore how authentic leadership and values-driven innovation are reshaping business and venture capital.🔹 Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:✅ How to lead with vulnerability & self-awareness in high-stakes environments.✅ Why the VC industry needs a cultural shift toward purpose and impact.✅ Strategies to thrive in economic uncertainty and build resilient teams.✅ The link between authenticity and long-term success in leadership.
2025-04-1634 min
Leaders Lead Even When It HurtsMillions to Rock Bottom… and Back – Rafe Furst’s Wild RideWhat happens when you build a fortune, lose everything, and have to start over?
Rafe Furst went from selling a startup for millions, to winning a World Series of Poker championship, to investing in one of the biggest online poker platforms ever—Full Tilt Poker. Then, in 2011, it all came crashing down when the U.S. government shut down Full Tilt, freezing company funds and leaving him in legal and financial turmoil.
In this episode, Rafe opens up about:
The high-stakes world of poker, startups, and venture capitalHow he made his first million—and what...
2025-03-0951 min
Leaders Lead with Tony TaylorMillions to Rock Bottom… and Back – Rafe Furst Wild RideWhat happens when you build a fortune, lose everything, and have to start over? Rafe Furst went from selling a startup for millions, to winning a World Series of Poker championship, to investing in one of the biggest online poker platforms ever—Full Tilt Poker. Then, in 2011, it all came crashing down when the U.S. government shut down Full Tilt, freezing company funds and leaving him in legal and financial turmoil. In this episode, Rafe opens up about: The high-stakes world of poker, startups, and venture capitalHow he made his first million—and what he’d do differently todayThe Full T...
2025-03-0951 min
Capitalist CultureFuture of Venture Capital with 2X Unicorn with Rafe FurstVenture Capital Insights: A Journey with Rafe FurstI’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, where I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Rafe. This guy is a powerhouse: a five-time founder, two-time unicorn venture capitalist, World Series of Poker champion, and soon-to-be author of "The Future of Venture Capital," coming in early 2025. Here’s a sneak peek into our conversation that you won’t want to miss:Key Takeaways from Rafe’s JourneyFrom Venice Beach to Stanford: Rafe’s entrepreneurial spirit sparked early in Venice Beach...
2024-12-0955 min
Boom VisionHigh Stakes Poker, Game of Life and Spirituality with Rafe FurstI'd love to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode! Text us here...#061: "All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” - St. Francis Of Assisi*Trigger Warning: In this episode, you'll hear some sensitive topics. So if you got little ones around, please grab your headphones now.Today's interview is my new friend, Rafe Furst, an accomplished entrepreneur, tech investor, and world champion poker player. Talk about twists and turns, surviving rollercoasters of ups and downs, to realize you...
2023-11-081h 15
Evolution 2.0Genome Chaos: Henry Heng delivers where Charles Darwin fell shortIt is seldom mentioned that Charles Darwin's Origin of Species failed to deliver what the title promised. The mechanisms in his book only deliver microevolution but not macroevolution. Henry Heng discovered a major puzzle piece in his study of cancer and it's called "Genome Chaos". Rafe Furst, a longtime collaborator of Henry's, joins us in exploring the real mechanism of evolutionary change and the true reasons for sexual reproduction. Rafe wrote a summary of Henry's work here. You can buy Henry's book here. Rafe and Henry are starting a working group to explore evolutionary state-of-the-art breakthroughs and you can join their...
2021-11-2453 min
Evolution 2.0Genome Chaos: Henry Heng delivers where Charles Darwin fell shortIt is seldom mentioned that Charles Darwin's Origin of Species failed to deliver what the title promised. The mechanisms in his book only deliver microevolution but not macroevolution. Henry Heng discovered a major puzzle piece in his study of cancer and it's called "Genome Chaos". Rafe Furst, a longtime collaborator of Henry's, joins us in exploring the real mechanism of evolutionary change and the true reasons for sexual reproduction. Rafe wrote a summary of Henry's work here. You can buy Henry's book here. Rafe and Henry are starting a working group to explore evolutionary state-of-the-art breakthroughs and you ca...
2021-11-2453 minTop Pair Home Game Poker PodcastTop Pair Home Game Poker Podcast Ep. #363: The Tilt Boys Robbie and Bruce recap their home games, played both online and in person. Bruce lost two whole dollars, while Robbie’s Dad came back to the home game after a on over 6-month-long hiatus. Two of poker’s legendary Tiltboys, Dave Lambert and Paul Swiencicki join the hosts for a wonderful interview about the history behind their home game, over 25 years of playing poker together, the many amazing stories they have to share, and a book that chronicled their adventures over the years. Other famous Tiltboys members include Phli Gordon, Rafe Furst, and Perry Friedman. Fina...
2020-09-171h 04
Top Pair Home Game Poker PodcastTop Pair Home Game Poker Podcast Ep. #363: The Tilt Boys Robbie and Bruce recap their home games, played both online and in person. Bruce lost two whole dollars, while Robbie’s Dad came back to the home game after a on over 6-month-long hiatus. Two of poker’s legendary Tiltboys, Dave Lambert and Paul Swiencicki join the hosts for a wonderful interview about the history behind their home game, over 25 years of playing poker together, the many amazing stories they have to share, and a book that chronicled their adventures over the years. Other famous Tiltboys members include Phli Gordon, Rafe Furst, and Perry Friedman. Fina...
2020-09-171h 04
Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek73: Rafe Furst - on Fine Tuning Your Decision-Making for Optimal Long-Term ResultsRafe Furst, graduate from Stanford in computer science, has seen his share of swings in the tech and business world, having been involved with startups since the mid 1990’s. He’s also an avid poker player, both in private games and public tournaments, once winning a World Series of Poker Championship. He’s raised millions for charitable causes over the years and is currently a pioneer in Quantitative Venture Capital, a nascent field based on the convergence of equity crowdfunding, complexity economics and securities law reform. I asked Rafe to be on the podcast because of an intriguing questi...
2016-11-121h 36
Let's Talk Bitcoin!LTB E244 - Investing in the Blockchain##On Todays Show * We listen in to the [Investing in the Blockchain Panel](http://www.keynote2015.com/session/investing-in-the-blockchain/) at the recent [Keynote 2015 Conference](http://www.keynote2015.com/) * EVAN HANSEN (Moderator) * BILL TAI * STEVE WATERHOUSE * BROCK PIERCE * RAFE FURST * MARC VAN DER CHIJS --- ###Subscribe to the [**LTBn All Podcasts feed**](http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheDailyBitcoinShow) or the [**Let's Talk Bitcoin! show only feed**](http://feeds.feedburner.com/ltb/ltb) and never miss an episode again. ---- #Sponsors: ##[Tokenly](http://tokenly.com) ##Credits for Episode 244 Content for todays episode was provided by Keynote 2015 and Rob Mitchell This episode was edited...
2015-09-0540 min
I Love Marketing with Joe Polish and DeaHow You Can Use Crowdfunding To Grow Your Business With Chance Barnett and Rafe Furst - I Love Marketing Episode #206Episode 206:How Chance Barnett and Rafe Furst started Crowdfunder Joe and Dean discuss the advantages crowdfunding offers entrepreneurs for starting and growing a businessThe biggest crowdfunding risk and the best way around itOne of the newest ways to gain access to more investment opportunities and higher returnsThe future of business, making money and the exponential technologies driving all of it
2015-06-1549 min
I Love MarketingHow You Can Use Crowdfunding To Grow Your Business With Chance Barnett and Rafe Furst - I Love Marketing Episode #206Episode 206: How Chance Barnett and Rafe Furst started Crowdfunder Joe and Dean discuss the advantages crowdfunding offers entrepreneurs for starting and growing a business The biggest crowdfunding risk and the best way around it One of the newest ways to gain access to more investment opportunities and higher returns The future of business, making money and the exponential technologies driving all of it
2015-06-1549 min
Quoracast » PodcastRafe Furst: Accelerating PossibilitiesThe biggest impediment to people’s success is that they oftentimes forget that the external signs of success–the external validation–has nothing to do with you as a person. Rafe Furst has started businesses, studied cancer, and earned degrees in Computer Science and Symbolic Systems. We started off by talking about our shared past–professional poker. Right-click to […]
2015-04-2600 min
Poker Fraud Alert RadioDruff & Drexel Show - 12/12/12 - Srsly Spartan Style!Special guest 3rd host (and song parody artist) SrslySirius joins us. We do the first-ever interview with the girl behind the viral video "Spartan High School Style". We discuss the alleged scam poker training site "Poker Players Academy", which involved Kathy Liebert and others. We talk about Rafe Furst's civil forfeiture deal with the DOJ, related to the Full Tilt fraud. Phil Ivey's new Full Tilt screen name is revealed. Druff gives his thoughts on the new Jennifer Harman reality show on TLC. Druff tries to get out of serious "hamburger debt" to Drexel. Drexel updates us on the "bad...
2012-12-134h 14