What separates successful investors, executives, and decision-makers from the rest isn’t luck—it’s how they understand risk, probability, and data.
In this episode of GrowNLearn, host Zorina Dimitrova—investment matchmaker and strategic growth advisor—welcomes Dr. Michael Orkin, a renowned statistician and consultant who has advised casino odds-makers, Fortune-100 strategy teams, and global organizations on how to think clearly under uncertainty.
Dr. Orkin is the author of The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of Error (2nd Edition, 2025), a powerful guide to recognizing data illusions, misleading patterns, and cognitive traps that influence everything from investment decisions to leadership strategy.
Together, we explore:
Why humans are hardwired to see patterns that don’t exist
How casinos, investors, and boards quantify real risk
Expected Value (EV) as a decision-making framework
The Kelly Criterion and disciplined capital allocation
How small data samples and headlines distort reality
Practical tools to spot “loaded dice” in business, finance, and life
This conversation is essential viewing for:
✔ Investors & capital allocators
✔ Founders & executives
✔ Strategy, finance, and growth leaders
✔ Anyone making high-stakes decisions under uncertainty
🎯 If you want to make smarter bets—with your time, capital, and strategy—this episode delivers timeless frameworks you can apply immediately.
Learn more about Dr. Orkin: https://www.drmikeorkin.com
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GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
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👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
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In this episode of GrowNLearn, host Zorina Dimitrova—investment matchmaker and strategic growth advisor—welcomes Dr. Michael Orkin, a renowned statistician and consultant who has advised casino odds-makers, Fortune-100 strategy teams, and global organizations on how to think clearly under uncertainty.
Dr. Orkin is the author of The Story of Chance: Beyond the Margin of Error (2nd Edition, 2025), a powerful guide to recognizing data illusions, misleading patterns, and cognitive traps that influence everything from investment decisions to leadership strategy.
Together, we explore:
Why humans are hardwired to see patterns that don’t exist
How casinos, investors, and boards quantify real risk
Expected Value (EV) as a decision-making framework
The Kelly Criterion and disciplined capital allocation
How small data samples and headlines distort reality
Practical tools to spot “loaded dice” in business, finance, and life
This conversation is essential viewing for:
✔ Investors & capital allocators
✔ Founders & executives
✔ Strategy, finance, and growth leaders
✔ Anyone making high-stakes decisions under uncertainty
🎯 If you want to make smarter bets—with your time, capital, and strategy—this episode delivers timeless frameworks you can apply immediately.
Learn more about Dr. Orkin: https://www.drmikeorkin.com
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📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advice HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
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Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn
GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
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🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
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📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
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