Annie Duke, renowned author, speaker, and decision-making consultant, brings a unique perspective to the world of finance and investing. Currently serving as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners, Annie leverages her expertise in cognitive psychology and decision theory to enhance investment strategies. Before her venture into the investment world, Annie Duke achieved fame as a professional poker player, winning a World Series of Poker bracelet and becoming the only woman to triumph in both the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. She retired from professional poker in 2012 after a successful career. Annie holds a National Science Foundation Fellowship in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, underscoring her academic foundation in decision science. She is the co-founder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving decision-making skills among students. Additionally, Annie serves on the boards of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and the Franklin Institute, as well as the board of the Renew Democracy Initiative. Annie is a prolific author, with her books "Thinking in Bets," a national bestseller, and "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away," providing valuable insights into decision-making under uncertainty and strategic quitting. At the Annual Investment Conference 2024 hosted by Norges Bank Investment Management, Annie Duke shares her expertise on decision-making frameworks and their application to becoming a better investor, contributing to the conference's exploration of psychological and behavioral aspects of successful investing strategies.