Michael Jarmuz
Founder of Lightning Ventures
Miami Beach, Florida
Overview
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer
2024 - Current
Founder
2021
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.