In the high-stakes worlds of business, poker, and warfare, strategy is the ultimate differentiator. Sun Tzu, a legendary Chinese military strategist, wrote The Art of War over 2,500 years ago. A text that remains a masterclass in strategic thinking, influencing leaders across generations. Here are five battle-tested rules from The Entrepreneur’s Playbook, inspired by Sun Tzu, refined at the poker table, and proven in the trenches of tech entrepreneurship.

In the world of business, many see success as a game of chess—a strategic, logical pursuit where careful planning and foresight lead to victory. However, the reality is far more like a game of poker. Unlike chess, business is full of uncertainty, hidden information, and unpredictable variables. Find out why.

Starting a tech company is a bit like playing poker; you're making bets with limited certainty. Your advisory board can be a crucial asset to help navigate those uncertainties, but only if it’s structured correctly. Based on insights from serial entrepreneurs in the tech industry, here are five essential components for a solid advisory board.

Over the past 30 years, we founded and funded various startups in emerging tech. This journey has taught us that entrepreneurship isn't a game of chess, where you meticulously plan every move, but rather a high-stakes game of poker. Like a poker player, you're making bets with limited information, and success depends on how well you manage uncertainty.