In Epsiode 181, I have the honor of interviewing James Altucher, American Hedge-fund Manager, Author, Podcaster and National Chess Master. James Altucher has co-founded 20 companies and written 20 books. He is an alum of Cornell University. He is a US Chess National Master and owner of Stand Up New York.
We discuss his thoughts on the Upcoming Carlsen- Nepomniachtchi World Championship match, Magnus Carlsen's positional style, leaving Corporate America for entrepenurship, resiliency after he lost his $15M of net worth, ways to enter the hegefund space, the art of competitive advantage, candidate moves in chess and finance, his rapid growth to chess master, tournament play vs. online play, parallels of chess and stand-up comedy, mainline vs. orthodox chess openings and more.