Mike Jarmuz, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lightning Ventures, focuses on investing in Bitcoin companies. He aims to demystify early-stage investing and educate founders on funding strategies. Mike believes in widespread tech investment and sees Bitcoin companies as ideal complements to HODLing. He co-organizes the Unconfiscatable Conference, advises several companies, and has personally invested in over 1,500 startups. › Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeJarmuz › Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Its Importance 02:51 - The Current State of Bitcoin Adoption 05:29 - Investing in Bitcoin Startups 08:32 - The Evolution of Lightning Ventures 11:35 - The Role of Bitcoin in Various Industries 14:31 - Challenges and Opportunities in Bitcoin Investing 17:14 - The Future of Bitcoin Companies and Startups 20:00 - Regulatory Landscape and Its Impact on Bitcoin 23:11 - Innovations in Bitcoin Lending and Investment 26:07 - The Importance of Bitcoin in Healthcare 29:06 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Global Impact 31:46 - Core Beliefs and Final Thoughts