Edward Thorp

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Edward Thorp has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Money Mondays Podcast (May 2025). Dion Pouncel recommended it: Dion recommends Thorp's work: 'the book... was Beat the Markets by Edward Thorp.'.

Edward Oakley Thorp is an American mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack researcher. He pioneered the modern applications of probability theory, including the harnessing of very small correlations for reliable financial gain.

Edward Thorp at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardMay 2025 on The Money Mondays Podcast
RoleMathematician; author; hedge fund manager
AffiliationPrinceton/Newport Partners (historical); Edward O. Thorp is widely associated with quantitative investing and blackjack card counting

Who talks about Edward Thorp on podcasts?

Brandon Bowsky brought up Edward Thorp; the most recent mention was May 2025 on The Money Mondays Podcast.