Analytics
The Gambler Who Cracked the Horse-Racing Code
Fascinating story on how gambling has gone to computer models (and, amazingly, no mention of AI or ML). The historical basis.
Bill Benter did the impossible: He wrote an algorithm that couldn’t lose at the track. Close to a billion dollars later, he tells his story for the first time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code
Andrew Breen is a partner at The Buy Build Fund and the principal of Assert Digital Ventures where he acquires & invests in small, cash flow positive digital businesses with growth potential. He uses his years of digital product experience to expand the market. Currently focused on health & wellness, Andrew has grown ADV’s acquisitions significantly to date. In addition, Andrew advises leading companies from startups, investors to Fortune 1000 companies on digital products and transformation. Known for his deep knowledge of the Lean framework, Andrew has significantly restructured the digital products, processes and culture of a range of companies. He is an adjunct professor at both NYU's Stern School of Business and Courant (CS) Institute teaching on a range of tech product management and innovation topics. He is contributing author on two books on tech product and cultural topics.
