We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC032: Bitcoin Mining & Entrepreneurship w/ Jason Williams (Bitcoin Podcast)
Jun 30, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Jason Williams, an entrepreneur and founder of PRTI, shares his journey from selling his first company for $300 million to leading innovative ventures in sustainable tire recycling and Bitcoin mining. He dives into the challenges of scaling a business nationally, the intricacies of effective leadership, and insights into Bitcoin mining operations. Jason explores China's hash rate migration, El Salvador's cryptocurrency landscape, and offers invaluable advice for budding Bitcoin enthusiasts, making a compelling case for this evolving industry.
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From Queens to Yale to Half a Billion
- Jason Williams, born in Queens to a bartender mother, overcame a challenging childhood through education.
- He became a physician assistant, dropped out of Yale, and founded FastMed, which he later sold for around $500 million.
Escape Velocity from Poverty
- Williams emphasizes the "gravity of poverty" and the drive required to escape difficult circumstances.
- He credits fear as a motivator in his relentless pursuit of education and professional success.
Disrupting Healthcare with FastMed
- Williams's FastMed provided 80% of emergency department services at one-tenth the cost, utilizing physician assistants and technology.
- This innovative approach challenged the status quo and placed FastMed clinics in retail settings, disrupting traditional healthcare delivery.