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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsNOT ANOTHER BITCOIN WALLET! Foundation Devices. Passport Prime. World's 1st Sovereign Personal Security PlatformIn this in-depth conversation with Zach Herbert, Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Devices, we explore the company's ambitious leap beyond Bitcoin hardware wallets with the launch of Passport Prime—a first-of-its-kind open-source personal security platform. Zach breaks down their new secure OS (KOS), the bold Bluetooth architecture (Quantum Link), a thriving developer ecosystem, and how Foundation is challenging industry giants like Ledger. We also touch on their subscription model, U.S.-based manufacturing strategy, Cake Wallet partnership, and roadmap to profitability. If you're a builder, investor, or privacy advocate, this is a must-watch.Interview breakdown:- Foundation Devices launches Pa...2025-05-0244 min
The Bitcoin Infinity ShowBitcoin, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Venture Capital with Muzz | Bitcoin Infinity Show #152In this episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Show, Knut Svanholm welcomes Mike 'Muzz' Jarmuz, co-founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder.
We discuss our recent experiences at Bitcoin events in El Salvador and Colombia, exploring how our rebellious spirit led to memorable moments. Mike details his journey into Bitcoin, describing Lightning Ventures' innovative approach to investing in Bitcoin startups and their new crowdfunding initiative, Thunder Funder.
The episode also delves into our shared love for music, recounting the genesis and adventures of our band, Satoshi Rockamoto. We reflect on our favorite bands and albums, underscoring th...2025-04-011h 21
Build With Bitcoin047 - Mike Jarmuz: Lightning VenturesIn this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups and investment opportunities with Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder. The conversation delves into the democratization of investing in Bitcoin startups and the challenges posed by regulations in private markets. Mike shares his personal journey into Bitcoin, his transition to angel investing, and the innovative approaches his platforms are taking to support founders and investors alike. The discussion highlights the potential for Bitcoin startups to thrive in a more favorable environment and the exciting trends shaping the future of this space.⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⚡ ...2025-03-251h 10
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsDeep Dive Interview with Ben Arc of LNBits - Scaling Bitcoin InnovationIn this deep-dive interview with Ben Arc, we explore the evolution of LNBits, the modular Bitcoin and Lightning toolkit that's empowering developers, merchants, and businesses worldwide. Ben breaks down the open-source ethos, the inspiration behind LNBits' WordPress-style extension marketplace, and the roadmap toward building a billion-dollar Bitcoin company. We discuss revenue strategies, including paid extensions, SaaS hosting, and Nostr.com services, as well as the powerful security suite that has driven LNBits from beta to full production. If you’re a builder, investor, or just curious about how Bitcoin development is being monetized, this conversation is a must-watch.- LN...2025-03-1847 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsUnlocking Secure Communications: Exclusive Interview with Cloaked Wireless Founders 📱🔒Join us for an in-depth conversation with Jeremy and Jonathan, the visionary founders of Cloaked Wireless and Cloak Network. With backgrounds in pioneering projects like the Freedom Network (precursor to Tor) and Blockstream, they're now revolutionizing wireless security and privacy. If you want to view our Quick Pitch Video of Cloaked Wireless, check it out here https://youtu.be/X9MzWB92v9YTLDR: Secure Wireless Solution: Cloaked Wireless tackles SIM swap attacks by allowing only customers to modify their accounts, ensuring unparalleled security and privacy. Open-Source Innovation: Their mission is to democratize wireless...2025-02-2538 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsOrange Pill App is Bitcoin's Social Layer! Deep Dive w/ CEO Matteo PellegriniJoin us for a deep dive with Matteo Pellegrini, the founder of OrangePill App—an innovative, Bitcoin-only social network built around local connections. In this conversation, Matteo shares how OrangePill App exploded in 2024 with soaring revenue and user growth, why he believes paywalls filter out noise, and how being laser-focused on Bitcoiners has created a global community. We also get a sneak peek into the app’s upcoming features for 2025, including a built-in Lightning wallet, RSVP and ticketing platform, and more. Whether you’re a Bitcoin maxi, a curious newcomer, or a builder in the space, this chat is packed...2025-01-2843 min
Bitcoin Not CryptoInvesting in Bitcoin Companies With Muzz from Lightning Ventures and Thunder FunderMike "Muzz" Jarmuz is an OG bitcoiner who helped fund many important bitcoin businesses in the space as an angel investor. In this podcast we talk about what led him to bitcoin and how he looks at investing in bitcoin companies.
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FinancialFox"Exclusive Interview with Mike Jarmuz: Democratizing Bitcoin Investment | Bitcoin Amsterdam"In this exclusive interview from Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024, Stefania
Barbaglio chats with renowned Bitcoin VC Mike Jarmuz, co-founder of
Lightning Ventures and the newly launched Thunder Funder platform. Mike
shares his vision for democratizing Bitcoin startup investment and
discusses how Thunder Funder enables everyday investors to fund
innovative projects within the Bitcoin ecosystem. No longer limited to
accredited investors, the platform is breaking down barriers, allowing
anyone to support Bitcoin-only startups.
Mike provides an insider's view on the state of Bitcoin venture funding,
the challenges faced by the industry, and why he's focused on "real
businesses" that provide tangible value...2024-11-2310 min
DJ Valerie B LOVE ShowFrom Punk Rock to Venture Capital: Mike Jarmuz's JourneyIn this episode, we dive into the world of venture capital and angel investing with Mike Jarmuz, co-founder of Lightning Ventures and CEO of Thunderfunder. Mike shares his journey from punk rock to venture capital, highlighting his passion for supporting startups, especially those in the Bitcoin space. We explore the concept of Thunderfunder, a platform designed to democratize investing in startups, allowing even non-accredited investors to participate in funding rounds.Mike explains the challenges and opportunities in the current regulatory environment, discussing the importance of accredited investor status and how Thunderfunder aims to make investing more accessible...2024-11-221h 10
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin Venture Capital with Max Webster of Hivemind. Lightning, Nostr, AI, and the futureJoin us as we dive deep into the #Bitcoin, #lightningnetwork, #nostr, and #ai ecosystems with Max Webster, the founder of Hivemind Ventures and a visionary VC with a knack for being early on groundbreaking technologies.
Max shares his journey from traditional venture capital to Bitcoin-focused investments in this insightful and energetic interview. We discuss the future of Bitcoin infrastructure, AI and Bitcoin's convergence, and Lightning Network applications' explosive potential. 🌍⚡
Key Topics Covered:
- How Max transitioned from traditional VC to Bitcoin.
- The story behind HiveMind Ventures and its $21M Bitcoin-focused Fund 1.
- Lightning Network's current growth and adoption.
- The...2024-11-1847 min
The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin ConversationMike Jarmuz Reveals Thunder Funder: Why Quality Bitcoin Investments Matter!In this episode, Mike Jarmuz, CEO of Thunder Funder and founder of Lightning Ventures, dives into his journey in the Bitcoin space and shares the innovative approach of Thunder Funder as a unique funding platform. Focused on supporting open-source technologies and Bitcoin startups, Mike emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in investments.
Why should you watch? If you’re skeptical about Bitcoin’s role in startup funding or unsure how it can bridge traditional finance with the future, Mike’s insights will provide proof of its potential. He explains how Thunder Funder is democratizing investment opportunities by enabling Bitcoi...2024-11-1540 min
Bitcoin for MillennialsHow Bitcoin Startups Are Changing the Game | Mike Jarmuz | BFM098Mike 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.
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Tom NelsonMike Jarmuz: AI, Bitcoin, and Venture Capital | Tom Nelson Pod #256Mike Jarmuz (Muzz) is Lightning Ventures's Managing Partner and Co-Founder. From punk rock to venture capital, the dude's got some stories. Previously an angel investing in over 1,500 companies, with involvement in two nine-figure Healthcare acquisitions. From owning a bar to slinging apartments or even living like a rolling stone on a tour with the band. A longtime music business veteran, he's done a lot of stuff.
00:00 Introduction to Mike Jarmuz and AI in Legal Work
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02:41 AI's Impact on Various Business Functions
04:18 The Future...2024-10-311h 11
You're The Voice | by Efrat FenigsonEp. 47: Nico & Muzz - The Revolution Is Under WayMy guests today are Mike (Muzz) Jarmuz, CEO of Thunder Funder and founder of Lightning Ventures, and Nico Moran, founder and host of Simply Bitcoin - a Bitcoin media company. We met at the end of the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference and discussed:
• Muzz and Nico’s experiences in the Bitcoin community
• Challenges of content creation under censorship vs. Nostr
• Bitcoin evolution: a revolutionary tool for financial sovereignty vs. institutional adoption
• IMF’s recent statement to El Salvador
• The future of Bitcoin startups and investments
• The next Bitcoin bull run
• A...2024-10-1957 min
Pleb UnderGroundBitcoin Venture Capital Funds: Major Insights | Guest: Mike Jarmuz | EP 100We are joined by CEO of ThunderFunder Mike Jarmuz to discuss Bitcoin Venture Capital Funds and more specifically what he's doing in the bitcoin only space relating to VC work with ThunderFunder and LightningVentures.
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► https://x.com...2024-08-261h 16DJ Valerie B LOVE ShowThe Future of Music: Bitcoin, Value for Value, and The Higher Low's VisionCan Bitcoin Really Support Musicians? Did you know that musicians on Spotify get paid anywhere between 0.003¢ or 0.005¢, so less than half a penny every single time a song gets streamed? So think about that. You'd have to get a 100,000 plays just to make $100. That's ridiculousFrom playing in a punk band as a kid to becoming a tech entrepreneur and eventually integrating Bitcoin into his music career. We explore the concept of value for value and how platforms like Wave Lake, Nostr, and Fountain are revolutionizing the way artists and content creators get paid. The Higher Low explains how these platf...2024-08-1633 min
Stephan Livera PodcastA New Way to Invest in Bitcoin Startups? Mike Jarmuz of Thunder Funder SLP595Thunder Funder is a new funding portal by Mike Jarmuz (CEO) and Rockstar Dev (CTO). This will be a new way to allow retail investors to participate in bitcoin company equity rounds. Muzz and I discuss the ins and outs of what this means, as well as what it could mean for bitcoin and open source companies.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:55) - Overview of Lightning Ventures & Thunder Funder
(12:15) - Sponsor
(13:50) - Pros and cons of investing in Bitcoin startups
(19:28) - Liquidity, secondary transactions, Reg CF & overview of investing pro...2024-08-0644 min
The Bitcoin PlaybookBitcoiners Answer: Better to Ask "Why?" or "Why Not?"DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting startedGUESTS (IN ORDER):Andy Schoonover (Ep. 1)Mike Jarmuz (Ep. 3)Michael Atwood (Ep. 5)Akin Fernandez (Ep. 6)Terrence Yang (Ep. 7)Lyle Pratt (Ep. 8)Kevin McGarvey (Ep. 10)Aaron Twa (Ep. 11)Joel Bomgar (Ep. 12)Jim Crider (Ep. 13)Steven Nelkovski & Patrick O'Sullivan (Ep. 14)John Magill (Ep. 15)Yan Pritzker (Ep. 16)Joe Wood (Ep. 18)Alex Wells (Ep. 19)Doug Bitramp (Ep. 20)Texas Slim (Ep. 21)Sam...2024-06-2822 minThe Bitcoin PlaybookBitcoiners Share Most Helpful Resources, Tools, and Ideas Beyond BitcoinDOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting startedGUESTS (IN ORDER):Andy Schoonover (Ep. 1)Mike Jarmuz (Ep. 3)Michael Atwood (Ep. 5)Akin Fernandez (Ep. 6)Terrence Yang (Ep. 7)Lyle Pratt (Ep. 8)Kevin McGarvey (Ep. 10)Aaron Twa (Ep. 11)Joel Bomgar (Ep. 12)Jim Crider (Ep. 13)Steven Nelkovski & Patrick O'Sullivan (Ep. 14)John Magill (Ep. 15)Yan Pritzker (Ep. 16)Joe Wood (Ep. 18)Alex Wells (Ep. 19)Doug Bitramp (Ep. 20)Texas Slim (Ep. 21)Sam...2024-06-2130 minThe Bitcoin PlaybookSupercut: What's an Insight/Fact about Bitcoin You Wish Everyone Understood? (First 25 Episodes)DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting startedGUESTS (IN ORDER):Andy Schoonover (Ep. 1)Mike Jarmuz (Ep. 3)Michael Atwood (Ep. 5)Akin Fernandez (Ep. 6)Terrence Yang (Ep. 7)Lyle Pratt (Ep. 8)Kevin McGarvey (Ep. 10)Aaron Twa (Ep. 11)Joel Bomgar (Ep. 12)Jim Crider (Ep. 13)Steven Nelkovski & Patrick O'Sullivan (Ep. 14)John Magill (Ep. 15)Yan Pritzker (Ep. 16)Joe Wood (Ep. 18)Alex Wells (Ep. 19)Doug Bitramp (Ep. 20)Texas Slim (Ep. 21)Sam...2024-06-1427 min
Discovering BitcoinDiscovering Bitcoin with MuzzEpisode Sixty-Eight feat. Mike Jarmuz (@MikeJarmuz); Bitcoin VC @LTNGVentures, investing in the companies of the future.
We discuss:
Muzz's Bitcoin origin story
We're All Mad Here
The First Bitcoin Bar in New York
How to Invest in Bitcoin Companies
Heaps More
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YUGE thanks to Muzz for spending his scarce time and finite energy telling the tale of how he Discovered Bitcoin.
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NEW to Discovering Bitcoin? Want to know more? Talk to @TheBTCAdviser whose goal is to help you to discover Bitcoin, take self-custody, become sovere...2024-04-1858 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark. Investing in #Bitcoin startups since 2013Alyse Killeen has been actively investing in Bitcoin startups since 2013, making her a true veteran in this nascent industry. In this discussion, she discusses Stillmark's on thesis-driven investing and how evaluating new paradigms is central to their process. Alyse also discusses gauging a bear market's impact on seed-stage startups versus later rounds. For founders looking to understand today's landscape, her perspective on executing with less funding availability is invaluable. Overall, this interview provides a wealth of investing wisdom for anyone building in or around Bitcoin.
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Fill out t...2024-02-1345 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsEarn Bitcoin in your browser! 520k installs. Crazy growth. Wolf NYC⚡️Hanging w/ Slice CEO DarinaCatching up with Slice CEO and Co-founder Darina Oumanski. Chatting about Wolf's NYC's #Bitcoin and #lightningnetwork accelerator. They've had phenomenal growth over the past year since we first invested. Check out that video here:
Slice has since surpassed 520,000 downloads and delivers over 30 million monthly impressions. Darina discusses Slice's experience in the Wolf Pack accelerator, how they significantly grew their team, and new monetization strategies like surveys and Bing search integration. Darina also talks about Slice's hugely popular and vibrant community, its focus on organic growth, and its future plans for the company. For passive browsing rewards and a chance...2024-01-0443 min
Beyond The PriceVenture Investment vs Crypto Investment (Mike Jarmuz, Lightning Ventures)Talking about Bitcoin startups this week, and the perverse incentives of token-based investing versus the traditional (token-less) VC model. We also get into the finer points of "accredited investor" requirements as well as what founders or potential founders should be thinking about.Let's build!Links: Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeJarmuz Lightning Ventures website: https://ltng.ventures/ Fold: https://foldapp.com/ Slice: https://addslice.com/ Vida: https://vida.live/ Digital Markets: https://digtl.co/ Scarce.City: https://scarce.city/...2023-12-221h 26
THE Bitcoin PodcastBitcoin Venture Capital: Mike Jarmuz (Bitcoin Talk)Mike is Lightning Ventures's Managing Partner and Co-Founder. From punk rock to venture capital, the dude's got some stories. We go deep down the Bitcoin Venture Capital rabbit hole in this episode, so whether you’re a Bitcoin founder or aspiring founder looking for advice, an investor looking to put some money in Bitcoin-only companies, or just a pleb who like to hear Bitcoiners talk shit about shitcoiners, this episode is for you. Mike also digs into some of the Bitcoin companies he’s passionate about, and these are definitely names you should pay attention to.*****Go...2023-12-071h 45Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin VC Investing w/ Ego Death's Nico Lechuga⚡️Talking Bitcoin Venture CapitalOur second episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Ego Death's Nico Lechuga visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his firm Ego Death, participates in the world of Bitcoin Venture Capital. What is he excited about? Bullish on #lightningnetwork, #bitcoinprice, #bitcoinadoption, and more. What co-investments do we both share? What's he looking for in founders, teams, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space.
In this interview, we speak with Nico Leshuga...2023-11-2146 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsGetBit: 🇮🇳 India's #Bitcoin Exchange⚡️ Payments over the #LightningNetworkGetBit is onboarding 1.4B Indias to #Bitcoin. With an Android live in India, they have an impressive volume for only a few months. Their other focus is on remittances from USD to INR. They're revolutionizing the way we think about cross-border payments. By harnessing the power of #Bitcoin, this innovative startup is making it easy and accessible for everyday people to send and receive money to India. With its user-friendly interface and fast, secure transactions, GetBit is changing the game for good. Save money on all your payments from the US to India at https://www.getbit.money or...2023-11-1725 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsSatoshi an Everything #Bitcoin App for Everyone! ⚡️ Interview with Co-Founder Chris HunterIn this video, we sit down with Chris Hunter of Satoshi to discuss this revolutionary new Bitcoin app. Hunter explains how Satoshi aims to be the “everything Bitcoin app” by providing a comprehensive suite of features including buying, selling, spending, earning, and learning about Bitcoin all in one place.
We learn about Satoshi's core proposition of convenience, superior user experience design, and optionality when it comes to features like custody and KYC/AML. Hunter also shares exciting new gamification elements and how users can both earn and refer Bitcoin via the app.
2023-10-0923 min
Built on Bitcoin with Jacob BrownE:124 Bitcoin Startup Investing with Mike Jarmuz - Managing Partner at Lightning VenturesMike Jarmuz is the Managing Partner at Lightning Ventures. A Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm supporting early-stage founders. He has invested in over 1,500 startups to-date.
We discuss:
- Biggest mistakes he sees founders make when pitching
- Anti-VC sentiment in Bitcoin
- Biggest Opportunities
- How to find good VC partners
+ much more
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Check out Lightning Ventures: https://ltng.ventures/2023-10-0255 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsPnkFrg Studios (ex Candy Crush Saga team) is building a Social GenZ #Bitcoin blockbuster⚡️Mike Jarmuz interviews Philipp from PnkFrg Studios on their latest project, unlocking the future of playability with Bitcoin-powered Gaming. PnkFrg Studios is revolutionizing the intersection of mobile gaming and social media with Project Alpha, a game that combines the best of both worlds with the power of Bitcoin.
In Project Alpha, users can create short videos and earn Bitcoin for their creativity and participation in the gaming community. With its seamless wallet integration and voting system, Project Alpha offers a truly immersive and rewarding gaming experience for players of all ages.
Key Features:
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin Startups#Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Alexander Mann⚡️of TimechainOur first episode of hanging with #Bitcoin VCs! Alexander Mann visits the Lightning Ventures channel to dive deep into the Venture Capital world and how his company Timechain is participating in the Bitcoin venture capital space. What is he excited about? Current portfolio companies, what he looks for in founders, and more. We're still super early in the Bitcoin #venturecapital world, and he's one of a small handful of folks actively deploying capital into this emerging space.
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Learn about Ligh...2023-09-0848 minLightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin Privacy and Wasabi Wallet w/ Max HillebrandMax Hillebrand, Co-founder of zkSNACKs and Wasabi Wallet, visits Lightning Ventures in an interview hosted by Mike Jarmuz. Since 2019 they have been the leading experts in this space. Wasabi Wallet is a privacy-focused non-custodial Bitcoin wallet built by #zkSNACKs. The Wasabi Wallet and team are some of the most respected #bitcoin developers and privacy experts. The number of active contributors to Wasabi Wallet in the Bitcoin Desktop Wallet category is only outnumbered by #bitcoincore. They have an incredibly dedicated and robust community helping to build their #opensource, privacy-focused, non-custodial #bitcoinwallet. Do you know about the history of #Coinjoin, #Joinmarkets...2023-08-2352 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsTheya: Building the UBS of #bitcoinTheya is building the UBS for #Bitcoin and is aiming to simplify Bitcoin self-custody. Join us as we chat with Smeet Bhatt, co-founder of Theya (https://theya.us/), a startup simplifying Bitcoin self-custody through easy-to-use multisig wallets. Smeet shares how his background in trading and tech startups led him to Bitcoin and inspired him to start Theya. Ushering in the next wave of #selfcustody and #bitcoinadoption. Not your keys, not your coins. And all of that good stuff.
We're hanging and talkin' bout:
- Getting into Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch as one of the only...2023-07-3126 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsLightning's a Breez with Roy SheinfeldLightning's a Breez when you use the Breez SDK. Learn how Breez is leading the charge for #lightningnetwork adoption through their innovative Breez SDK. In this interview, Breez co-founder and CEO Roy Sheinfeld discusses how they built one of the first mainstream #bitcoin wallets. From the 2018 era, and shares his realization that integrating Lightning into existing apps is the key to mass adoption.
Find out how the new Breez SDK allows any developer to easily add Lightning payments into their apps, handling all the complexity behind the scenes. The SDK uses a hybrid cloud model for a seamless user...2023-07-2557 min
FinancialFoxBitcoin's Explosive Ecosystem: Exploring Thriving Startups & Ventures! | FinancialFox Bitcoin SeriesHold on tight for an electrifying ride in our 5th episode of the Financial Fox Bitcoin Series, where Stefania Barbaglio sits with Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures—the elite Bitcoin-only startup backers. Get ready for jaw-dropping insights and intriguing facts as they reveal a galaxy of game-changing ventures transforming the Bitcoin landscape! 💼💡
Did you know? The Bitcoin ecosystem has been exploding with innovation and diverse startups, propelling the future of finance! From cutting-edge Bitcoin Exchanges to revolutionary Payment solutions and seamless Remittance platforms, the Bitcoin infrastructure is reshaping the way we transact. 🌐💸
Venture further into Telecoms, Health insurance, Med...2023-07-2439 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsSamson Mow of Jan3! HyperBitcoinization, DCA for Nation States? BTC Bonds, Aqua, Raretoshi, L-BTCSamson Mow is the CEO of Jan3, a company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization. He is also the CEO and Founder of Pixelmatic. He was previously CSO at Blockstream. Most importantly, he is the rhythm guitar player for Satoshi Rockamoto 🎸🤘🏼😂 Samson is a #bitcoin all-star and titan of the industry. It was great having him on to hang and get something in our archives.
Jan3 is currently in "stealth mode" and working on several new products, including the Aqua wallet for Bitcoin, L-BTC assets, and implementing Lightning in their next release. Aqua integrates Liquid, Lightning, and sidechains for enhanced privacy and lower fe...2023-07-1929 min
The Café Bitcoin PodcastInvesting in Lightning and Bitcoin with Lightning Ventures and Mike Jarmuz - July 11th, 2023We catch up on the latest Bitcoin news with the Café Bitcoin crew and speak with Mike Jarmuz from Lightning Ventures about how he is investing in Bitcoin lightning companies and the growth of the lightning network.
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin + The Future of Telecom with Lightning and VidaWe're back with another exciting update from VIDA Global (www.vida.live)! Join us as we sit down again with Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt to discuss VIDA's latest achievements and plans. We're talking about a whopping $3 million in funding, powerful partnerships, and innovative new products that are set to revolutionize the global telecommunications market.
VIDA continues to stand out as an innovative player in the telecommunications space. With their Lightning Network-powered solutions, VIDA is carving a new path in the $1.8T communications industry. Influencers, entrepreneurs, and professionals are harnessing VIDA's unique platform to engage with audiences via paid...2023-05-1238 min
Simply BitcoinMass Bitcoin Adoption is Happening World Wide | EP 735► NEWS: The world is waking up to bitcoin as central planners squeeze harder to control the worlds finances ...
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Bitcoin Magazine PodcastGood Morning Bitcoin - Bitcoin Adoption in Asia w/ Jimmy Song, Carla, Mike Jarmuz and many more!A star studded cast of Bitcoiners comes together to talk about Bitcoin Adoption in Asia. Asia has one of the best potential use cases or needs for Bitcoin, in this podcast you will hear a conversation about what Bitcoin adoption in Asia looks like so far and where it is going.
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Low...2023-04-172h 00Bitcoin Magazine PodcastGood Morning Bitcoin - Bitcoin Innovation & Venture Capital w/ Brad Mills, Mike Jarmuz and many moreBitcoin Magazine brings you a Good Morning Bitcoin Podcast breaking down venture capital in the Bitcoin space and how to spot Bitcoin innovation early!
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The Bitcoin MatrixMike Jarmuz: Lightning VenturesIn this episode Cedric sits down with Mike Jarmuz to talk about Lightning ventures & the motley crew of geniuses, dropouts, hackers & stackers psychotically devoted to supporting bitcoin only companies. Mike Jarmuz… or Muzz as his friends say… is a Managing Partner on Lightning Ventures, whose focus is exclusively investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and help demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. Muzz is also passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects. Muzz believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that...2023-03-271h 29
Geeks Of The Valley#81: Overvalued Web 3.0 Startup Multiples & VC Micro-Betting with Lightning Ventures' Mike JarmuzMike Jarmuz… or Muzz… is a General Partner at Lightning⚡️Ventures and is focused on investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. He is super passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects and believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that investing in Bitcoin companies is possibly the best thing someone can do to complement their HODL position.
Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in a broad range of industries. Lover of all small...2023-03-1330 min
Geeks Of The Valley#81: Overvalued Web 3.0 Startup Multiples & VC Micro-Betting with Lightning Ventures' Mike JarmuzMike Jarmuz… or Muzz… is a General Partner at Lightning⚡️Ventures and is focused on investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. He is super passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects and believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that investing in Bitcoin companies is possibly the best thing someone can do to complement their HODL position. Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in a broad range of industries. Lover of all small businesses! He has pe...2023-03-1330 min
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsOrange Pill App 🍊💊 Connecting Bitcoiners Globally⚡️ #Bitcoin Social ClubAttention all Bitcoiners! Are you looking for a way to connect with other Bitcoiners worldwide? Introducing The Orange Pill App 🍊💊, the premier #Bitcoin social club mobile app for connecting. Get ready to expand your Bitcoiner network and be part of an international movement today!
Talking Orange Pill App🍊💊 with Founder/CEO Matteo Pellegrini. Orange Pill App🍊💊 is a membership-only, low-noise, high-signal mobile app for iOS & Android that connects Bitcoiners. With The Orange Pill App🍊💊, users can create a profile, set up their approximate geolocation via zip code or city, and connect with them nearby in minutes. Check it out here https://www...2023-02-2435 minDJ Valerie B LOVE ShowInvesting In Bitcoin Companies - Mike JarmuzHow to invest in the real deal Bitcoin companies?
Mike Jarmuz… or Muzz as his friends say… is a Managing Partner on Lightning Ventures, whose focus is exclusively investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and help demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike.
Mike is also passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects. Muzz believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that investing in Bitcoin companies is the best thing you can do to complement a HODL position.
He also Co-Or...2023-02-211h 27
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsUnlocking #Bitcoin Rewards: How Fold is Transforming the Financial System!Get an inside look at Fold App with Will Reeves and learn how their Bitcoin rewards program works, helping people spend, save, shop, and interact with Bitcoin. Hear his thoughts on the future of personal finance and how the Fold App is making it easier for people to earn rewards through bitcoin. Discover how Bitcoin rewards are here to stay and we’re still early! 🤙 #Bitcoin rewards!
The beloved Fold App came on the scene years ago with its addictive "spin the wheel" and earn sats back on all your purchases debit card. Yeah, they've been selling gift car...2023-02-1354 min
Relai Bitcoin PodcastWhy the bitcoin price today doesn't matter with Mike Jarmuz | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #53Mike Jarmuz is an Angel Investor and Bitcoiner. He is a General Partner at Lightning Ventures, a Bitcoin-focussed investment fund. Mike is a Bitcoin OG who is well-connected in the space.
In this episode of the Relai Bitcoin Podcast, Mike talks with Relai CEO Julian Liniger about the growing Bitcoin VC-landscape, why the bitcoin price today doesn’t matter and how he thinks Lightning and Bitcoin itself will continue to be innovative.
Mike is very active on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MikeJarmuz).
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The Deal ScoutBitcoin Investing with Mike "Muzz" JarmuzMike Jarmuz… or Muzz as his friends say… is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lightning Ventures, whose focus is exclusively investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and help demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. Mike is also passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects. Muzz believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that investing in Bitcoin companies is the best thing you can do to complement a HODL position. What else? He also Co-Organizes the Unconfiscatable Conference and is an advisor to Azteco. Muzz...2023-02-0851 min
Connect The WorldDeploying capital, Lightning Ventures | Mike JarmuzConnect The World EP060 | Mike Jarmuz | Lightning Ventures | United States
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsIBEX: Building Bitcoin Infrastructure ⚡️ GloballyOr watch the video 🎥 interview!: https://youtu.be/zpL6rBYVr14
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with IBEX CEO Jose Lemus (poweredbyibex.io). Their seed round was led by Stillmark and had participation from Ten31 Ventures, Hivemind (Max Webster), and Lightning Labs. Also, notable folks like Greg Foss joined the round. Doubling down again is Ten31 with new investors El Zonte Capital (Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, and Cory Klippsen), Ridewave Ventures, and HCM Capital. We're lucky and excited to participate, and you can too..... hit us up to learn more! 👇
‘A modular API platform to build Lightning fas...2023-02-0654 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsTHNDR : Win Bitcoin by Playing Games 🎮⚡️Or watch the video 🎥 interview!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik9wSEGSKtg
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with THNDR Games CEO Desiree Dickerson and Jack Everett, CSO & Co-Founder of THNDR Games (https://www.thndr.games/). The seed round was oversubscribed, including Initial Capital, Craft Ventures, & Fulgar Ventures. We're lucky and excited to be participating again and you can too..... hit us up to learn more! 👇
“Play games. Win Bitcoin. Feel the THNDR.” Bitcoin Games and Tools
THNDR Games is a mobile gaming studio that is creating highly addictive, fun games where players earn Bitcoin. TH...2023-02-0144 min
VC10X - Investing, Asset Management, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Investing in Bitcoin Startups w/ Mike Jarmuz, GP, Lightening VenturesMike Jarmuz or Muzz is a General Partner at Lightning⚡️Ventures where he's focused on investing in Bitcoin companies.
We talk about:
- Why Bitcoin is the only thing that matters?
- Commonalities between Music industry & Venture Capital
- Benefits of the Angel syndicate model
- Exciting portfolio companies
Links mentioned:
Lightening Ventures website - https://ltng.ventures
Swan Bitcoin code- https://www.swanbitcoin.com/ltngventures/
Become an LP in Lightening Ventures- https://ltng.ventures/lp-application
Youtube - https://www.y...2023-01-2939 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsGeyser.Fund 🌊 Bitcoin Crowdfunding & Grants. Uncensorable Support for Creators & Projects. Round 2⚡️Or watch the video 🎥 interview! https://youtu.be/WvPEUBefzrM
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A Round 2 with Geyser co-founder Mick Morucci. Geyser (https://Geyser.fund) Geyser is a crowdfunding platform enabling #Bitcoin builders, creators, and educators to realize their projects and initiatives through reward-based donations and grants - all while leveraging the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
This is a 506(c) fundraising deal through Lightning⚡️Ventures! Woo Hoo. This means we can advertise that publicly and want all the plebs and whales to know it. Wanna invest in Geyser? Fill out the LP application on our website and we will get yo...2023-01-1938 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsFountain.fm ⚡️ Podcasting Powered by Bitcoin 🎤 Value 4 Value Lightning Network Founder Oscar MerryOr watch the video 🎥 interview! https://youtu.be/eY6qxt6ACCY
Or.... LISTEN ON FOUNTAIN and earn SATS https://fountain.fm/show/zh5K7JF2ObMmzyfzGO0t
Lightning⚡️Ventures Q&A Interview with Fountain (https://www.fountain.fm). Founder/CEO Oscar Merry and the Muzz Man sit down to talk about Fountain, #podcasting, value 4 value, #bitcoin, and the future. "The only podcast app that rewards both listeners and podcasters for the value they bring to the platform. Powered by the #lightningnetwork." You get paid to listen to podcasts on Fountain!
Oscar has been busy so far, wi...2023-01-1657 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsRelai.App 🇨🇭 Europe's KYC Free 🥷 Easiest Bitcoin App 😳 Buy & Sell Bitcoin in 1 minute ⏲️ InterviewOr watch the video 🎥 interview! https://www.youtube.com/lightningventures
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with #Relai (https://www.relai.app). Founder and CEO Julian Liniger and the Muzz Man sit down to talk about Europe's easiest #bitcoin app. Boasting that their users can buy or sell bitcoin in as little as 1 minute. This Swiss company is live across Europe and through their unique Swiss registration has been able to offer "KYC free bitcoin." You know we prefer to call it "no registration necessary" but you get the picture. Super cool company.
How about Julian just being...2023-01-1258 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsFederated.Computer is a Cloud Productivity Suite without Surveillance! Interview w/ CEO David Young #Bitcoin, #LightningNetwork and a real brilliant dude!Or.... watch to the video version at https://anchor.fm/ltngventures
Lightning⚡️Ventures is chatting with David Young from Federated.Computer. We're talking about providing a privacy-focused cloud-based office suite. Full compatibility with existing workflows and client applications. Bitcoin/Lightning is built-in with identity, commerce, security, maintenance, and payments. Just $5 a month gets you a ton of stuff! Includes email, calendar, file storage, photos, teach chat, contacts, notes, project management, bookmarks, tasks and todos, RSS reader, appointments, password management, ipfs gateways, private search functions, and lightning payment nodes... Premium services for video conferencing, a slack replacement, marketing mailin...2023-01-0750 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsCoinCorner is a MONSTER BITCOIN COMPANY! Take 2 w/ Founder & CEO Danny Scott. UAE, Bolt Card & More!Or.... watch the video interview at
Lightning⚡️Ventures is catching up AGAIN with Danny from CoinCorner on all the progress they have made since May. We're talking about UAE, Bitnob, Pouch, Bolt Card updates, El Salvador News, Soccer Leagues, and more. They are absolutely on FIRE🔥 and have had a banner year. What about their exclusive partnership with Oxford City Football? Have you seen the news about their partnership with Bitnob? How about Pouch? They're becoming a global remittance player and together these Bitcoin companies are all partnering to take a big slice of this global remittance market.2022-12-231h 04Stephan Livera PodcastSLP444 Mike Jarmuz - Is Bitcoin VC Fiat?Muzz from Lightning Ventures joins me to chat:
The world of Bitcoin VC
Is it fiat?
Investing in companies
Thinking long term
Problems with chainalysis
Bitcoiner Jobs
Should you evangelise bitcoin?
Tips for founders
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Site: ltng.ventures
Twitter: @MikeJarmuz
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin Beach Wallet 🌊 The World's Largest Bitcoin Community Bank. Interview w/ CEO Chris Hunter 🇸🇻Or watch the video 🎥 interview! https://youtu.be/kykld5ldRs4
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Bitcoin Beach Wallet CEO and Co-founder of Galoy Chris Hunter. Hunter sits down and talks about the progress made over the past year as well as the roadmap for the future. Soon to be rebranded as Badge, a Bitcoin first neobank for El Salvador and LATM markets, they have been firing on all cylinders since we first invested in December 2021. Badge has a lofty goal of becoming the #1 Bitcoin Bank in Latin America. In terms of El Salvador, the aim is to be t...2022-12-0937 min
Bitcoin Train PodcastPodcast - Fermata #62 - Investire in aziende Bitcoin-onlyLe persone più intelligenti del mondo stanno lavorando su Bitcoin, non su qualche altcoin. Non stanno lavorando sull’immobiliare nel metaverso. Le cartelle cliniche dei pazienti non saranno su blockchain. Sono idee ridicole.A parlare è Mike Jarmuz, managing partner di un fondo d’investimento chiamato Lightning Ventures, la cui particolarità consiste nel concentrare il collocamento dei propri fondi unicamente in aziende che sviluppano prodotti e servizi su Bitcoin e su nessun altra criptovaluta. Come aggiunge Alex McShane, venture partner del fondo: "L'economia digitale del 21° secolo si basa su aziende native di Bitcoin".Lightning Ventures...2022-12-0309 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsCloaked Wireless - Privacy Focused 5G Network, Bitcoin Powered VPN Service & More. Founder InterviewOr watch the VIDEO interview! https://youtu.be/6klsMQgk6fg
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Cloaked Wireless. Co-founders Jonathan Wilkins (CEO) and Jeremy Hill (President) sit down to talk about the multi-billion dollar industries they are aiming to disrupt. These include MNOs, VPNs, ISPs & more. For starters....... Cloaked Wireless is a nationwide 5G MVNO wireless service that is focused on privacy. They claim to have solved the plaguing SIM swap/port out attack vulnerability that has become increasingly more common in recent years. Their second offering is an open-source, VPN service/Tor alternative built over the Ligh...2022-12-021h 13
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsVIDA - Communication Tools w/ Bitcoin Paywalls! ANTI-SPAM & Monetize Your Time | Founder InterviewOr watch the VIDEO interview! https://youtu.be/tDK9QqNQ8lA
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with VIDA Global (www.vida.page) Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt, COO Brandon Robinson, and CPO Noah Hayes sit down to talk about VIDA. For starters....... Vida helps influencers meaningfully engage with their audiences via paid calls, texts, and streams. But that's not all! Not even close. Vida is building a valuable communications network. Vida is a movement about self-worth, time preference, and respect. If you value your own time, why give any random stranger in the world a way to distr...2022-11-0853 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsSlice (Adtech + Bitcoin) Earn Sats While Browsing -Interview w/ Co-Founders Darina & Paul from SliceOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/UQbLzylTdN0
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Slice (www.addslice.com) Co-founders Darina Oumanski and Paul Rumpf. Take back what belongs to you! Monetize your browser, get paid for ads, and cash in with Slice. Slice splits the ad revenue with their users 50/50. It's extremely sticky and addicting. Slice has greatly improved upon what other browsers like Brave set out to do. All without some nonsense scam coin. Slice is a Bitcoin company and people redeem their sats via Lightning for free or can withdraw via PayPal for an addit...2022-11-0846 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsUnchained Capital - Best-In-Class Bitcoin Banking Services - Interview w/ Co-Founder/CEO Joe KellyOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/zYpUSMWnWMg
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Unchained Capital Co-founder and CEO Joseph Kelly. Unchained Capital lets individuals and businesses unlock financial independence by getting the most from their Bitcoin. They don't play games with customer deposits! From business accounts to personal and retirement accounts, to financial services including custody, trading, loans, and IRAs, Unchained Capital leverages the Bitcoin protocol and offers best-in-class banking products. Nearly every KPI within the company has more than doubled over the past year and they have experienced tremendous growth in an otherwise "not so great...2022-10-2035 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsDIGTL (Digital Markets) Global securities marketplace, tokenized assets w/ Liquid. Founder InterviewOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/jogTJQ7WpMA
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with DIGTL (Digital Markets) founders Kyle Fry & James Wallace McCreary. DIGTL is best known (to date) for its work on the Blockstream Mining Note. This is a comprehensive regulated-markets platform with a unique global infrastructure. What they have built and set out to accomplish is potentially the largest TAM we have ever seen for a Lightning Ventures opportunity. DIGTL is deconstructing oppressive systems of control by constructing democratized and decentralized investment alternatives. DIGTL is the only true global securities marketpl...2022-10-091h 19
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitstack: European Bitcoin Savings & More. Founder/CEO Alexandre Roubaud🎤 hangs with LTNG VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/Ls4YLVKul0k
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Bitstack Founder/CEO Alexandre Roubaud. Fresh out of YC (S22) batch, Bitstack is onboarding people to their Bitcoin friendly "round up" app. Starting with an "Acorns style" round-up feature with a lot more on the roadmap. Users stack their first Bitcoin by rounding up their purchases and saving spare change in Bitcoin. Bitstack is an on-ramp that lowers Bitcoin's barriers to entry and democratizes it for the average consumer in Europe. Is that it? No! Of course not. On the roadmap are...2022-10-0350 min
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The Café Bitcoin PodcastBitcoin News, Nordstream Pipeline and Lightning Venture and Azteco with Mike Jarmuz - September 27th, 2022Today we talk about the most recent bitcoin price pump and why that shouldn't get hodlers too excited just yet with Dr.Jeff, Greg Foss, Joe Carlasare and more. We then cover the breaking news about the Nordstream Pipeline in EU. Then Mike Jarmuz from Lightning Ventures and Azteco joins us to talk about the best ways to get invested with Bitcoin companies and how Azteco is changing the way you buy peer-to-peer Bitcoin.
We appreciate you tuning in and to the speakers that joined us this morning. Thank you as always for listening and we look...2022-09-272h 03
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsGeyser: Bitcoin Crowdfunding and Grants, supporting rad people. Interview w/ Founders Mick & SteliosOr watch the video interview here!
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Geyser's founders Mick Morucci & Stelios Rammos. Geyser.Fund has set out to build a global, inclusive, uncensorable way to support your favorite creators and projects. Their 1st round of Geyser grants has been awarded and already they have a backlog of projects to be listed on the platform. Check out the links below and see what is happening over there. Movies, games, and all sorts of great ideas that need some support. Talking about the Geyser roadmap, which is full of great releases and upcoming goals...2022-09-2647 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsFoundation Devices: Reclaim Your Sovereignty! CEO Zach Herbert InterviewOr watch the video interview here!
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Foundation Devices CEO Zach Herbert. Foundation Devices just started shipping their 2nd generation Passport wallets which have received critical acclaim. Their 1st batch was also a major success and they have sold out of the entire production. This is not just a hardware company either, there is a tremendous opportunity and future demand for their growing software business. Foundation has many integrations already live with a gaggle in the queue. Casa, Nunchuk, and Simple Bitcoin Wallet have already added support for Foundation. Users connect directly through th...2022-09-2644 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsOrange Pilling Health Insurance Alternative! CrowdHealth CEO Andy Schoonover Founder InterviewOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/1jirNwtO2Qc
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Andy Schoonover who is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth. CrowdHealth is a new alternative to traditional health insurance or HSA options that uses a crowdfunding model. Their integration with Swan Bitcoin goes live on 10/1/22 and members can stack sats while they know their health needs are covered. Completely withdrawable funds and many other benefits to becoming a member. Currently, CrowdHealth is live in 49 states and growing rapidly. They're on track to do $1.25M in 2022 and project $5M ARR for 2023. Less than 2.5...2022-08-1138 min
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect - 733 - Mike Jarmuz of Lightning VenturesOn this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures. Headquartered in NYC, NYC, Lightning Ventures is an exclusively Bitcoin-focused network of investors, operators, and developers, dedicated to supporting lightning network adoption worldwide. Mike Jarmuz… or Muzz…is a General Partner at Lightning Ventures and is focused on investing in Bitcoin companies. His goal is to evangelize and demystify early-stage investing to plebs and whales alike. Mike is also passionate about educating founders and operators on strategies to fund their projects. Muzz believes everyone should invest in technology companies (not just the suits) and that inve...2022-08-0925 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsAZTECO: Consumer Bitcoin! Founder Akin Fernandez (aka Beautyon_) Interview w/ Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/tHxqroXSMqg
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Akin Fernandez who is the Founder of Azteco. Azteco is Bitcoin for anyone and everyone. No complicated signup process. They are both a physical and API-driven global Bitcoin merchant network. A customer heads to their local store and buys a top-up voucher just like the ones they’re already used to, enters their voucher number and Bitcoin address, and the Bitcoin arrives on their phone or in the wallet of their choice instantly. They can also scan the voucher directly to a mobile p...2022-08-041h 23
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsGaloy: Open-Source Bitcoin Banking! Founder/CEO Nicolas Burtey Interview w/ Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/78xr4rkucGI
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Nicolas Burtey who is the Founder and CEO of Galoy, an Open-Source Bitcoin Banking as a Service Platform. You've heard of their flagship product in El Salvador, Bitcoin Beach and they're on a mission to put everyone on the Bitcoin standard. Galoy has built the first open-source Bitcoin Banking as a Service platform that can serve as the foundational infrastructure for any government or organization to rapidly deploy Bitcoin + Lightning banking and payment services. We're lucky to be investing again and wanted...2022-08-0423 min
Bitcoin Lighthouse#21 Lightning Ventures - The Bitcoin only startup investment fundIn this episode, I had a great conversation with Mike Jarmuz of Lightning Ventures, a bitcoin only fund. In today's conversation we discussed the startups that his fund has invested in and how investors can join the fund, bitcoin only events around the world and his current views on the bitcoin price.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Your background
04:42 About Node Fund 1
06:17 How's the fund performing
07:40 Details on the new syndicate which is open to investors
10:01 Investing as low as USD 1,000 in startups
12:52 What kind of...2022-07-2850 min
The Bitcoin Boomer ShowMike Jarmuz on the Bitcoin Boomer Show S2 - E10Muzz operated Lightning Ventures.Gary is a Boomer that likes Bitcoin, but this show is not just for Boomers. This podcast is for anyone that is interested in Bitcoin.► BITBLOCKBOOM - The great Bitcoin Conference in Austin, Texas ► SPONSORED BY SWAN BITCOINMY SOCIAL MEDIA ► Twitter.com/GaryLeland► Facebook.com/GaryLeland► Linkedin.com/in/GaryLeland► Instagram.com/Gary_LelandMY PODCASTS ► BitBlockBoom.com/Podcast► RailroadedPodcast.com► WhatIsBitcoinPodcast.comUSEFUL LINKS ► The Cypher Wheel►...2022-07-2547 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsCoinCorner's Founder & CEO Danny Scott hangs with Lightning Ventures 7/5/2022Or..... watch the video interview here
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Danny Scott who is the Founder and CEO of CoinCorner.com. CoinCorner has been around since 2014 and was one of the first 10 exchanges globally to integrate the Lightning Network. They acquired Coinfloor in 2021 and have quietly built a monster of a business over the past 8 years. Have you seen their Bolt card? The lightning-enabled, NFC card is a total game changer! We do a short demo here later in the video. CoinCorner has over 330k registered users and over 192M GBP has flowed through the platform i...2022-07-0555 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsKen Kruger Founder & CEO of Moon! Pay with Moon <> Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/CqUcQeiKBNs
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Ken Kruger who is the Founder and CEO of Moon (Paywithmoon.com). Everyone knows Moon, everyone loves Moon. The easiest way to spend Bitcoin and preserve your privacy. Ken is a Bitcoin OG and knows a ton about Lightning, Payments, and no KYC fiat off-ramps. Talking about a lot of exciting updates for the company. They're expecting to do $50M in sales of their Moon VISA card, this year alone. Consistently experiencing 30%-100%+ monthly KPI growth across various metrics. Talking about BaaS (Banking...2022-06-3047 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsJohn Zaprite CEO Zaprite.com <> Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/s405i8aUjC4
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with John Zaprite who is the Founder and CEO of Zaprite.com. Everyone knows accounting and invoicing software is the sexiest part of Bitcoin!! NOT! But John is solving a great need for anyone wanting to be on... a Bitcoin standard! Freelancers, businesses and so much more. This invoicing product works beautifully and solves a major pain point..... Invoicing sucks! Accounting sucks... but Zaprite is making all this 100x better with their slick platform. We're talking about ticketing, donating, giving, e-commerce, and many...2022-06-191h 15
Moontower BusinessEpisode 128: Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning VenturesEpisode 128 features a fun conversation with Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures. Lightning Ventures invests in Bitcoin native startup companies. You can learn more at https://ltng.ventures
podcast music by www.bensound.com 2022-06-1452 min
Bitcoin Boomer Show with Gary LelandJune 11, 2022 w. MIKE JARMUZMike Jarmuz of Lightning VenturesT: @MikeJarmuzIG: @themuzzmanhttps://linktr.ee/themuzzman2022-06-1146 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsPLEB LAB: Austin's Bitcoin/Lightning Accelerator! Founder Kyle Murphy Speaks to Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/usjNYPc6Ils
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Kyle Murphy aka The Bitcoin Bum! Kyle is the Founder and CEO of Pleb Lab, the world's 1st Bitcoin and Lightning Accelerator. Born in Austin, Texas this is built by Plebs for the Plebs. Their first iteration included names like Stacker News, Oshi, Zaprite, Hoseki, and Lightning Escrow. Loads of talent and projects coming out of these rad dudes. Just like YCombinator... but for Bitcoin... well sort of... Kyle is raising his first round of funding and we have some awesome question...2022-05-301h 01
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsSatsback.com: Bitcoin Rewards! CEO Tom Chojnacki Interview w/ Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/Kt7_XZmZ09s
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Tom Chojnacki who is the Founder and CEO of Satsback.com, an awesome rewards platform where you can earn..... Bitcoin! They're accelerating Bitcoin adoption with rewards. Currently, a browser extension that you can quickly install and poof, just like... magic it'll alert you when you are making purchases online. Just like Honey, Lolli, Rakuten, etc, except this is.... way better because you're going to earn.... BITCOIN! If you're an old-schooler like us, you've already been earning sats back in a varie...2022-05-1056 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBOLD: Bitcoin Backed Credit Card CEO Zack Pardey Interview w/ Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/ukT-8GNPDWY
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Zack Pardey who is the Founder and CEO of Bold, the world's first Bitcoin Backed Credit Card with collaborative custody. They're creating a neobank for Bitcoiners and starting with a credit card. If you're an old-schooler like us, you have been waiting for this product for a long time. Bold = Full-scale Bitcoin bank + consumer credit on new rails. Talking about the initial product, how it works, what's to come, rewards, and more. Bold has already amassed 1.8k people on their waitlist! We're l...2022-05-0351 minThe Bitcoin PlaybookWhy You Should Invest in Bitcoin Companies - Mike JarmuzDOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting started CONNECT WITH MIKE CONNECT WITH JOSH@joshuafriedeman @joshuafriedeman Josh's Email SHOW PARTNERSMentioned in this episode:Strong Wealth: Wealth Management for Bitcoiners, by BitcoinersDOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDEVelas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets Bitcoin2022-05-0234 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsSwan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten Interview Lightning Ventures 4/27/2022Or watch the video interview here! https://youtu.be/eQsaNH0qpg8
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Cory Klippsten who is the Founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin. Everyone knows Swan, everyone loves Swan. Talking about a lot of exciting updates for the company. Talking about IRA products, mobile lightning wallet, API, Swan Private, Advisory Services, Gifting, and more. Swan has been in hypergrowth mode and continues to bridge traditional financial products for Bitcoiners! They've assembled one of the best teams in Bitcoin and Cory is super beloved in the space. Check out his Daily Bitcoiner newsletter, sampl...2022-04-3026 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitcoin Beach Wallet CEO Chris Hunter <> Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/BkDcpSrZNg4
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Chris Hunter who is the interim CEO of Bitcoin Beach Wallet and Co-Founder of Galoy.io. El Salvador is leading the global charge with Bitcoin adoption and Bitcoin Beach Wallet is a direct investment in that space. Bitcoin Beach Wallet is a BANK! This is an opportunity to invest in a BANK, in El Salvador, which is the first to capitalize on the recent Bitcoin legal tender status. That's right, they're disrupting traditional financial services in El Salvador and on the tip of the...2022-03-2728 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsStarbackr Team <> Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview https://youtu.be/2-wevhpXiJw
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with the founding team of STARBACKR. Starbackr is a platform designed to enable frictionless monetization for digital content creators. Built on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Starbackr offers reduced fees for creators, instant payments, and eliminates payment processing risks. Starbackr is currently a web-based platform and part of this fundraise will be used to complete their mobile app. This will look and feel like an Instagram but with Bitcoin monetization via the Lightning Network. When you like, comment, and interact you will be tipping/backin...2022-03-2757 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsAmber CEO Aleks Svetski <> Lightning VenturesOr watch the video interview here https://youtu.be/JFMmlVHil48
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Amber Founder and CEO Aleks Svetski. Amber is unlocking billions in idle potential purchasing power and on a mission to transform the global credit markets by launching a Bitcoin-backed BNPL.
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Aleks Svetski @GhostofSvetski https://www.twitter.com/GhostofSvetski
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Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsBitnob CEO Bernard Parah <> Lightning VenturesLightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Bitnob Founder and CEO Bernard Parah. Bitnob is building financial services on Bitcoin! The best part is they are creating opportunities for people who desperately need these resources and services. They offer bundled services where users can Save, Borrow, Earn, Send payments all in one place. Bitnob is on a mission to provide much-needed resources for African countries.
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Learn more about Bitno...2022-03-2655 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsStart9 Labs CEO Matt Hill <> Lightning VenturesLightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Matt Hill who is the Founder and CEO of Start9 Labs. They are leading the charge in a new category of computing he calls "Sovereign Computing." This is akin to the PC revolution of the 90s and they are at the forefront of this exciting new space. This is an opportunity to invest in an early-stage software company focused on privacy, empowering the masses, and creating a way for individuals and enterprises to own and operate a personal server. This is a disruption of the current cloud computing environment by means of their uniqu...2022-03-2457 min
Impact Investing with Jeffery Potvin - Exploring Investing with PurposeEp. 94 – Mike Jarmuz, Angel InvestorAngel Investor, Mike Jarmuz, recalled his humble start [...]2021-11-2554 min
Changing the Tide0.00000006: Mike Jarmuz, LTNG.Ventures Mike Jarmuz (Twitter: @MikeJarmuz) is a co-founder of Lightning Ventures (website: https://ltng.ventures/). Its aim is to invest in Bitcoin companies with an emphasis on Lightning Network technology. There is both a fund (website: https://angel.co/i/ArCtj) and a syndicate (website: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4) that accredited investors can join.
Along with Tone Vays, he also also helps run Unconfiscatable, an annual "bitcoin not blockchain" conference in Las Vegas.
Mike is Changing the Tide by supporting entrepreneurs building Bitcoin companies on the rails of the Lightning Network. He is stoked on being a champion...2021-10-101h 12