In this week's episode of Power & Impact, I sit down with Armando Pantoja, an investor, technologist, and thought leader who has spent his career spotting inflection points before they become obvious.
Armando's story is a study in reinvention. He went from playing professional basketball in Puerto Rico to returning to software engineering, and eventually to building businesses at the center of the crypto economy. Along the way, he learned the value of starting early, learning quickly from failure, and staying flexible when the path forward isn't always clear.
We talk about the realities behind cryptocurrency hype: Why market cycles repeat, what most people misunderstand about Bitcoin and blockchain technology, and where real opportunity tends to hide. Armando shares lessons from selling Bitcoin too soon, from building and selling a multi-million-dollar crypto company, and from recognizing that the "build phase" of innovation is often where lasting value is created.
Our conversation also takes a look at the future of work. As AI reshapes careers and erases familiar entry points, Armando offers clear advice: don't panic, don't retreat, and don't wait. Learn the tools, think strategically, and position yourself ahead of change. In a world moving this fast, adaptability isn't just an advantage but the difference between keeping up and being left behind.
