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

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