Armin Ghojehvand
Armin Ghojehvand is a British professional poker player with total live earnings of $53.3K, boasting his highest live cash of $30K. Alongside his poker career, Ghojehvand holds key positions as the Founder of Vitamin Buddy and the Managing Director at Giovannis Deli & Lounge.
Armin Ghojehvand: Early Life
Armin Ghojehvand, ACA, is currently based in London, England. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a BA in Management Studies and Spanish from 2003 to 2007. Following graduation, Armin ventured into diverse professional roles. He serves as the Founder of Vitamin Buddy, a venture launched in February 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom. Simultaneously, since May 2013, he has held the position of Managing Director at Giovannis Deli & Lounge, located in Manchester.
Armin’s career also encompasses a notable tenure as the Social Enterprise Start-Up Manager at Catch22 from March 2016 to September 2016 in London. He served as an External Financial Consultant at Dealogic from January 2015 to April 2015. Ghojehvand also served as Portfolio Manager at Octopus Investments from January 2013 to April 2014. In the earlier stages of his career, Armin Ghojehvand worked as the Restructuring Assistant Manager at KPMG Advisory from September 2008 to October 2012.
Poker Career
Armin Ghojehvand began his poker journey in May 2014. He participated in the £15 No Limit Hold’em tournament in Didsbury, securing the top spot and winning $380.
The following year, in May 2015, Ghojehvand took part in the 46th WSOP. He competed in the prestigious $565 No Limit Hold’em event known as The Colossus. Ghojehvand landed in 689th position, taking home a commendable $4,474 in cash.
Fast forward to November 2021, Ghojehvand participated in the £1,000 + £100 Pot Limit Omaha event. It took place at the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Grand Final in London. He secured an impressive 4th place finish and added $16,789 to his winnings.
In November 2023, he participated in the $20,000 Pot Limit Omaha event. It took place at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo. This moment proved pivotal in his career as he secured 12th position, marking his most substantial live cash to date, an impressive $30,000.
Conclusion
Armin Ghojehvand’s poker journey began in May 2014. Noteworthy milestones include his 4th place finish at the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Grand Final in London (November 2021) and his 12th place in the $20,000 Pot Limit Omaha event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo (November 2023). These achievements, coupled with a commendable showing at the 46th World Series of Poker, firmly establish Armin Ghojehvand as a rising force in the poker world, leaving enthusiasts eager to witness the next chapters in his flourishing career.
