Maria Kirloskar is a professional poker player known for her expertise as a player and a mental strategy coach. She has been active in playing poker for about eight years. Before embarking on her journey in the poker industry, Maria dedicated over 25 years to the corporate sector. She was heading a renowned multinational company's Corporate Communication and Knowledge Management Departments. Following this, she ventured into entrepreneurship, starting her own company focused on business research.
Maria has contributed to the realm of knowledge management. She co-authored "Leading with Knowledge: Knowledge Management Practices in Global Infotech Companies" alongside Dr. Madanmohan Rao. This work was published in 2003 by Tata-McGraw Hill.
During a business trip to the US in 2006, she was introduced to poker by chance while watching it on ESPN. Completely new to the game, she was fascinated by the intense focus of the participants. Her interest in the game grew when Zyna Poker was launched on Facebook, allowing her to enjoy playing poker with her friends during her leisure time. They swiftly shifted to playing poker at home, focusing on tournaments, and it was during this time that she discovered her excitement for making a living through poker. She courageously left her corporate career to play poker professionally.
Maria Kirloskar’s Poker Career
She started her poker career slowly, understanding and learning the intricacies and complexities of the game. Her serious engagement with poker began during tournaments held in Goa, where she started to refine and enhance her skills.
Maria Kirloskar is deeply passionate about poker. In 2015, she participated in every IPC event, successfully entering numerous IPC tournaments via satellite wins on Spartan Poker and Thrill Poker. During the Indian Poker Championship event 2015, she ranked a remarkable 11th position in the 10k 'Freezeout', earning Rs. 44,000.
In 2021, she made a notable move by securing a place in her very first Pot-Limit Omaha tournament. She is committed, dedicating approximately 30 hours weekly to playing and constantly improving her poker game. Maria Kirloskar's journey in poker is inspiring and unique among India's leading female poker pros.
As our Adda52 Game Ambassador, she is eager to contribute to the Poker community by elevating their mental strategies.
A Poker Coach
In 2018, she began a mental game coaching service for poker players in India. She has been dedicated to mentoring players in enhancing their psychological approach to achieve optimal performance while playing poker. She has guided over 60 players of various formats to improve their skills and strengthen their mental approach to the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maria Kirloskar?
Maria Kirloskar is a professional poker player, mindset coach for poker players, author, and entrepreneur.
How long has Maria Kirloskar been playing poker?
Maria has been actively playing poker for about eight years.
What did Maria Kirloskar do before playing poker?
Maria has worked in the corporate sector for over 25 years and has headed the Corporate Communication and Knowledge Management Departments.
What sparked Maria Kirloskar’s interest in poker?
Her interest began during a business trip to the US in 2006 when she watched poker on ESPN and subsequently played Zyna Poker on Facebook.
What achievements has Maria Kirloskar made in her poker career?
She has played in every IPC event in 2015, won numerous satellite tournaments, and secured a remarkable 11th position in the 10k 'Freezeout' during the Indian Poker Championship event in 2015.
When did Maria Kirloskar start her mental game coaching for poker players?
Maria began her mental game coaching service in 2018.
Conclusion
After a long and successful career in the corporate world, Maria Kirloskar found her passion in poker. She has a massive impact as a mental game coach, helping poker players improve their mental strategies and approaches to the game. Her journey highlights her dedication, versatility, contribution as a coach and influence in the poker community.
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