Zach Hirsch | I PICK WINS Founder and Sports Predictive Analyst
Show Notes:
- Zach knew it was a big deal for the sports world when the NBA halted its season but never expected to be this severe
- Believes that Michael Jordan is the GOAT and has enjoyed watching “The Last Dance” documentary with his dad
- Has always had a photographic memory for things that he’s passionate about and especially sports
- Started making game predictions with his family and eventually won $500 when he was 13 for picking all 15 games correctly at a smoothie store with his dad
- He always thought about going to college for sports journalism or sports management but didn’t plan on getting a head start in business by picking games in high school
- Zach was challenged to start his own business as a summer project and thus ‘I PICK WINS’ started and he founded the company in 2019 at the age of 17
- Zach’s dad owned the right to the URL ipickwins.com
- Receives a lot of negative comments when he does miss picks but he doesn’t worry about the outside noise
- He’s never had a fear of public speaking and has been naturally confident even at an early age
- Favorite teams are Dallas Cowboys, Miami Hurricanes, and Miami Heat and he can name the entire Cowboy’s 53-man roster
- Believes that we love sports because it’s an escape from reality and allows us to feel good
- Words of Wisdom from Zach Hirsch: “Let’s Go Champ!”
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About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.