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Michael Jarmuz

Founder of Lightning Ventures

Miami Beach, Florida

Overview 

Michael Jarmuz is the CEO of Thunder Funder and the Founder of Lightning⚡️Ventures, with a strong background in marketing, strategic planning, and investments in sectors like security, payments, and real estate/PropTech. He has successfully invested in companies like Azteco and The Bitcoin Company, showcasing his expertise in the crypto and blockchain space. Jarmuz's career highlights include leading Thunder Funder as CEO and founding Lightning⚡️Ventures, where he has made impactful investments in early-stage companies and provided strategic guidance as an advisor to various organizations in the tech and finance sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2024 - Current

  • Advisor

    2021

Azteco is a consumer Bitcoin platform that provides Bitcoin vouchers for global financial transactions.

Raised $6,000,000.00 from Sunil Rajaraman, Visary Capital, Hivemind Ventures, Gaingels, Ride Wave Ventures, Jack Dorsey, David Van Der Weele, Lightning Ventures, Aleka Capital and Lightning Ventures.

  • Advisor

    2023

Slice is developing a browser extension to help online users monetize their browsing time.

  • Advisor

    2023

Privacy and security focused MVNO wireless provider. Your best protection from unauthorized SIM swaps and port out scams.

Raised $425,000.00 from Lightning Ventures and Lightning Ventures.

  • Partner

    2018 - 2022

  • Angel Investor

    2015 - 2021

  • Head of Special Projects

    2016 - 2021

Accuity provides physician-led clinical documentation review services for hospitals and healthcare sectors.

  • Owner

    2013 - 2016

    Owner and founder of Old Man Hustle. Small bar/tavern on the lower east side of Manhattan. One of the first bars in New York city to accept Bitcoin and also have an active Bitcoin ATM. Comedy shows, avant-garde performances and often referred to as an "art bar." Frequent freak shows, tons of bizarreness and misfits were always welcome!

  • Marketing Director

    2011 - 2016

    Marketing Director for multiple primary care clinics in New York City. Responsible for all community outreach, events, direct mail campaigns,

Advantasure provides delivery of government healthcare programs.

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