Insurance is one of the most overlooked but critical components of running a business—and Garrett Johnston knows it inside and out. With over 25 years in commercial insurance and deep conviction in Bitcoin, Garrett bridges two worlds: traditional finance and the emerging digital asset economy.
In this episode, we break down:
How insurance actually works behind the scenes
Why insurance is a hidden enabler of business growth
The real risks Bitcoin businesses face—and how to manage them
How Bitcoin can reshape insurance capital pools
Why treasury departments and insurers are starting to wake up to Bitcoin
Garrett also shares why he chose to stay inside a legacy institution to push Bitcoin adoption forward from within—and what founders often get wrong about business risk.
Whether you’re running a startup, investing in Bitcoin, or just curious about how to make your business more resilient, this episode is a must-listen.
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Links mentioned:
Garrett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garrettoj
Garrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettojohnston
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