Amir Haleem

In this episode, Amir Haleem, CEO of Nova Labs and founder of Helium, reveals how decentralized internet infrastructure powered by crypto transforms connectivity. He discusses the network's growth after introducing crypto tokens and the unique users leveraging Helium. The conversation dives into the challenges of IoT, the exciting launch of 5G networks, and the implications for traditional telecom. Haleem also shares insights on proof of coverage, the role of community, and plans for the future, making it a compelling listen for tech enthusiasts.

Amir Haleem, co-founder and CEO of Helium, leads the discussion alongside venture capitalists Santiago Santos and Jason Badeaux. They explore Helium's impressive growth in revenue, driven by its mobile subscriber base. The conversation delves into sustainable business models beyond token sales, the convergence of crypto and traditional finance, and strategies for decentralized infrastructure projects. Insights into user engagement reveal Helium's shift towards prioritizing service delivery and the complexities of blending off-chain and on-chain revenues.

Amir Haleem, CEO of Nova Labs, discusses Helium's DePin infrastructure for crypto opportunities. Topics include Helium's origin story, building the Helium network, bootstrapping a network, using Helium Mobile, why build on Solana, SIM swaps, and onboarding to Helium Mobile.