#96 - AMIR HALEEM
Amir is Founder and CEO at Helium, a decentralized blockchain-powered wireless network. He previously spent more than a decade working in the gaming industry and is a former e-sports world champion. Follow Amir on Twitter @amirhaleem and learn more about Helium at helium.com. [2:18] - How Amir’s gaming experience led him to work in the video game industry [9:48] - Transitioning from the gaming industry to founding Helium [15:05] - Iterating on the concepts behind the idea of the Helium network [22:36] - How to build the right group of investors and advisors [26:44] - When, how, and why Amir became initially interested in crypto [29:45] - Understanding Helium’s value proposition and how the network functions [34:15] - Expanding Helium beyond IoT networks [38:53] - The rapid growth of Helium hotspots around the world [41:28] - The vision for Helium 5G and alternative cellular network cost structures --- Support the show by checking out my sponsors: Join Levels and get personalized insights to learn about your metabolic health. Go to https://levels.link/jake. --- https://homeofjake.com