EPisode 11: Amaresh Deshpande
Though he describes himself a mediocre bridge player, Amaresh Deshpande has dedicated his life to make bridge more readily learnable and taught. Amaresh invented the card game Hool, a version of bridge with a distinctly different and more readily teachable “information sharing” stage. He also created the trick taking primer app Kida.
Amaresh’s inventions are inspired by his own challenges in introducing bridge to children with short-attention-spans.
Highlights from Episode:
1:20- Amaresh’s career in teaching
2:45- Amaresh’s thoughts on when to transition from Hool to Bridge
4:20- the goal that Amaresh hopes that Hool will accomplish
11:05- Amaresh’s view on the current problem with introducing bridge to newcomers
12:50- A new game called Double Dummy
17:30- Amaresh’s funding for his programs
18:30- Amaresh’s current work with other projects
22:45- insights that Amaresh garnished through teaching Hool
31:20- A potential event where Hool and Bridge is combined
35:35- Amaresh’s experience with Mahjong in Wuhan
36:55- Amaresh’s thoughts on why the Bridge world needs Hool
39:45- John’s current work with his documentary Double Dummy
Enjoy this conversation at:
(Apple podcast)
(Soundcloud)
https://soundcloud.com/john-mcallister-221670174/amaresh-deshpande-the-future-1