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Yo. We're Bitcoiners investing in Bitcoin companies and you can too! If you want to learn about our opportunities, angel investing, rad Bitcoin startups, and other cool stuff then listen up. We try to do interviews with founders when we have a live deal for their company in our Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate. What's a syndicate? It's a way for you to participate alongside the "suits" and invest in private companies. Mostly early-stage Bitcoin companies are what you'll see from us because that's what we do. We're new to the podcast format but hope to educate all the plebs who want to learn more!

Lightning Ventures: Investing In Bitcoin Companies Mike Jarmuz "Muzz"

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Yo. We're Bitcoiners investing in Bitcoin companies and you can too! If you want to learn about our opportunities, angel investing, rad Bitcoin startups, and other cool stuff then listen up. We try to do interviews with founders when we have a live deal for their company in our Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate. What's a syndicate? It's a way for you to participate alongside the "suits" and invest in private companies. Mostly early-stage Bitcoin companies are what you'll see from us because that's what we do. We're new to the podcast format but hope to educate all the plebs who want to learn more!

    Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark. Investing in #Bitcoin startups since 2013

    Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark. Investing in #Bitcoin startups since 2013

    Alyse 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 the application for an expedited onboarding process and join the world's largest Bitcoin-focused investing network. Great for builders, hackers, psychotic sat stackers, and angel investors of all shapes and sizes. Plebs and whales are both welcome. Start #angelinvesting and learn about rad Bitcoin #startups https://ltng.ventures/investors#investor-contact

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    #BitcoinVC#BitcoinInvesting#StillmarkVC#AlyseKilleen#MikeNovogratz#BitcoinCompanies#LightningLabs#Blockstream#MultiSig#CryptoInfrastructure#BitcoinFoundations#BuildingOnBitcoin#ScalingBitcoin#VentureCapitalStrategies#ThesisDrivenInvesting#BitcoinInvestmentThesis#FundingBitcoinStartups

    • 45 min
    Earn Bitcoin in your browser! 520k installs. Crazy growth. Wolf NYC⚡️Hanging w/ Slice CEO Darina

    Earn Bitcoin in your browser! 520k installs. Crazy growth. Wolf NYC⚡️Hanging w/ Slice CEO Darina

    Catching 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 to earn bitcoin, check out Slice at slices.com.

    Slice is a beloved Lightning Ventures portfolio company, and we're thrilled about their insane growth. They've got partnerships with Zebedee and Bitrefill. Their amazing browser extension works alongside your #adblocker to ensure every ad you see earns you your fair slice! In this case, a slice of #bitcoin is some sweet, sweet sats. With free instant withdrawals through their seamless #lightningnetwork integration,. Yeah, yeah... you can withdraw in fiat through PayPal... if you're a LOSER!!! Ha ha. We don't want that trashola; show us the sats! Listen in to learn more about one of the most promising Bitcoin startups.

    Download and try Slice here 👇
    https://addslice.com/?crew=P5b3T



    Watch our first interview with the entire team and take a deeper look. https://youtu.be/UQbLzylTdN0

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    • 43 min
    Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Ego Death's Nico Lechuga⚡️Talking Bitcoin Venture Capital

    Bitcoin VC Investing w/ Ego Death's Nico Lechuga⚡️Talking Bitcoin Venture Capital

    Our 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, a founding general partner at EgoDeath Capital, to gain insights into the world of Bitcoin VC and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. From the firm's origin story to its investment philosophy, we cover a lot of ground.
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    • 46 min
    GetBit: 🇮🇳 India's #Bitcoin Exchange⚡️ Payments over the #LightningNetwork

    GetBit: 🇮🇳 India's #Bitcoin Exchange⚡️ Payments over the #LightningNetwork

    GetBit 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 try India's Bitcoin-only exchange https://getbit.in

    Link to Product Demo Video for Getbit 👇
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    Link to Quick Pitch Demo Video for Getbit👇
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    Learn More About Getbit💥
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    • 25 min
    Satoshi an Everything #Bitcoin App for Everyone! ⚡️ Interview with Co-Founder Chris Hunter

    Satoshi an Everything #Bitcoin App for Everyone! ⚡️ Interview with Co-Founder Chris Hunter

    In 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.



    Set for full launch in January 2024, Satoshi  will initially be available in the United States with plans to expand internationally next year. Hunter discusses the app’s roadmap and growth projections. Key questions around regulations, risks, and monetization strategies are also addressed.



    For those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Satoshi Money and its mission to advance Bitcoin adoption, this video provides a detailed overview straight from the Co-Founder. Learn how this promising startup aims to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful for all.



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    Learn More About Satoshi.Money

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    Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups:  https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4



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    • 23 min
    PnkFrg Studios (ex Candy Crush Saga team) is building a Social GenZ #Bitcoin blockbuster⚡️

    PnkFrg 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:



    - Earn Bitcoin for your creativity: Create short videos and share them with the world to earn Bitcoin.
    - Vote for your favorite videos: The community decides which videos win Bitcoin, adding an element of competition and excitement to the platform.
    - Connect with a global community: Project Alpha is a global platform where gamers from all over the world can connect and share their creativity.
    - Play-to-earn: Project Alpha is a play-to-earn platform, meaning that you can earn Bitcoin by playing the game.
    - Why Project Alpha Matters:



    Project Alpha is more than just a game. It's a new way to express yourself, connect with others, and earn rewards for your creativity. With its innovative use of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, Project Alpha is poised to become a leader in the future of gaming.



    Sign up for the beta today and experience the future of gaming!



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    Learn More About PNKFRG Studios Project Alpha: https://pnkfrg.com/



    Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures
    Fill out the LP Application for an expedited process and start angel investing in Bitcoin companies. https://ltng.ventures/lp-application



    Looking to raise funds for your company? Get the scoop and hit us up 😎
    https://ltng.ventures/founders



    Join our Lightning⚡️Ventures Telegram Channel and hang with us 🤙
    https://t.me/ltngventures



    Follow Mike Jarmuz @mikejarmuz 🤘🏼
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    Follow Lightning⚡️Ventures @LTNGVentures 🪩
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    Learn about Lightning⚡️Ventures 🎸
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    Already angel investing? Join our syndicate to learn about #angelinvesting, #bitcoin companies, #lightningnetwork projects, support amazing founders, and invest in #bitcoin startups: https://angel.co/s/lightningventures/ld5f4



    Get paid in #btc to stream podcasts on Fountain
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    #LightningVentures #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #bitcoingames #pnkfrog#candycrush #bitcoin #investing #crypto #PnkFrogStudios #Bitcoingaming #ProjectAlpha #socialgaming #user-generatedcontent #blockchain #gaming #play-to-earn #LightningNetwork #GenZ #mobilegaming #socialmedia #pnkfrg



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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

World of Ed ,

Definitely Worth Listening

I came across this while digging into Bitcoin related podcasts and love the show. I’ve learned a lot about the different companies in the space and great opportunities to invest if desired. Definitely worth listening to and keeping up on.

Themuzzman ,

Great Bitcoin VC Show

Interviews Bitcoin founders from startups and also entertaining. Learning how to invest and also finding out about cool companies.

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