Yahoo Finance interviewed PEAK6 co-founder Jenny Just about how poker teaches negotiation, opens up new networking opportunities, and changes the game for women ! Watch her interview: https://lnkd.in/gctYCbey
About us
We're In The Business Of What Ought To Be The business of doing, creating, and building the world the way we see fit. We seek out the transformational opportunity, making it better, more useful, more valuable. At PEAK6, we activate what is into what ought to be through world-class technology, operational excellence and purposeful design. Headquartered in the Chicago Board of Trade Building, PEAK6 is not your typical investment firm. While trading got us our start and still powers our center, we quickly realized that our vision was to embrace and empower today’s consumer through technology, simplifying processes, improving performance and creating new wealth.
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https://peak6.com/
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- Financial Services
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Chicago, IL
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- Privately Held
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- proprietary trading, options trading, clearing, financial services, technology, investments, philanthropy, esports, insurance, and women in technology
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Jenny and I met via Journey To Lead and she has been the most incredible champion, supporter, and thought partner for many of my founder peers in the community. She is someone who leaves you with a meaningful new perspective, and a new way of framing an opportunity or tackling a challenge. It is an honor to play a small role in sharing her story during TechChicago week. Join us on July 23rd for conversation, poker & networking. Registration link in comments. Supply Change Capital Poker Power Jenny Just PEAK6 P33 Chicago
Join Shayna Harris as she hosts Jenny Just in a keynote conversation at TechChicago Week on July 23rd. They'll dive into Jenny's Peak 6 founding story, her journey to self-made billionaire, and why she believes that poker is the key to building women's power and influence. During the event you’ll network with leaders and innovators in Chicago's tech community -- and play some poker. Registration link in comments. ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Poker Power P33 Chicago Desiree Vargas Wrigley Journey To Lead
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PEAK6 reposted this
What does it take to have the power to change the world? According to Jenny Just (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, PEAK6) anyone who embodies their unique self can transform the world in their own way. Jenny joins guest host Chris Schyvinck (CEO, Shure Incorporated) on our latest episode of the Executive’s Exchange. They discuss the secrets from playing poker that guided her to becoming one of America’s female billionaires. Listen Now: https://bit.ly/3WhkDLu #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #ExecutivesExchange #Podcast #PEAK6 #FinTech #PokerPower #FemaleCEO #Risk
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A #GeniusGuidetoGaming teaches you something new with every issue. #LearntheLingo 👏👏👏 Evil Geniuses
🎮 A Genius Guide to Gaming: Issue Three 🎮 Considering gaming as a career for your child? Learn about the surprising benefits and opportunities video games can offer, from scholarships to top industry jobs! 🎓 ✍️ Chris DeAppolonio Read more at👇https://lnkd.in/e67FqxxS
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PEAK6 reposted this
🎮 A Genius Guide to Gaming: Issue Two 🎮 Gaming: A new hobby later in life? Discover why video games are perfect for staying connected, scratching that competitive itch, and keeping your brain sharp! ✍️ Chris DeAppolonio Read more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBHmTRXc
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Evil Geniuses released their first-of-its-kind newsletter for parents and non-gamers to see into the vibrant world of gaming and esports. Sign up and learn about the industry that's bigger than the movie and music industries combines.
Calling all parents of gamers and gaming parents: You've got mail! Or you would...if you signed up for our Genius Guide to Gaming newsletter! Ever watched your kid gaming and wondered what you're looking at? Or maybe you're a gamer yourself but want to connect with the space on a deeper level. Here's what will hit your inbox when you sign up: 📝 Studies to help you better understand video games, with detailed breakdowns of different games' interfaces 🎮 Playing as a Parent: Segments with EG CEO and parent Chris DeAppolonio, covering what it's like being both player and parent in a world of gaming ✍️ EG staff features detailing their experiences as gamers or navigating their way through the gaming landscape in a professional setting 🕹️ ICYMI: Breakdown of all gaming terminology and slang to better understand playing games and watching esports Become a Genius and sign up for our newsletter dive into the 7 issues already published: https://lnkd.in/gPcjmWtP
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We're honored to have partnered with Hope Chicago and support the work they do in our community. ✨
🛏✨ A heartfelt thank you to PEAK6! ✨ 🛏 We deeply thank PEAK6 for their incredible generosity in packing and donating dorm kits for Hope Scholars! These dorm kits are more than just supplies; they provide comfort, convenience, and a sense of home away from home. Your kindness and support are truly making a difference! #HopeChicago #GoalGetters #GGC24Appreciation
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PEAK6 reposted this
Bet on yourself and gain the confidence to take your seat at the table. Learn more on Poker Power: https://lnkd.in/e9ykNg-A For us poker is so much more than just a game... It’s a way to build life skills like confidence, negotiation, discipline, and resilience. Start playing on the Poker Power App today to learn poker, play community games, join virtual classes and practice, practice, practice. https://lnkd.in/gDEj6S4x
Bet on yourself with Poker Power
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Our Co-founder Jenny Just was featured in Worth Media Group where they highlighted how teaching poker to women fosters confidence and strategic thinking in traditionally male-dominated fields. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gn_mM5Sy
Playing to Win: How Jenny Just Uses Poker to Empower Women | Worth
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Poker Power on Instagram: "Doing things perfectly doesn’t always mean success.♥️ We asked Matt Hulsizer the greatest gift he’s received on Father’s Day and this was his response. He is the husband and father to Poker Power’s co-founders - Juliette Hulsizer and Jenny Just. And he was actually the one that inspired the question that started it all: “Should I teach my 14 year old daughter how to play
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