Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy
Jordan Fried: Serendipity, Crypto, and Unwavering Determination
Jordan Fried's journey is a testament to the importance of timing, intuition, and the pursuit of one's passion. From early internet curiosity to RuneScape gold trading, and finally to the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, his story is a captivating ride through the tech and business landscape.
In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason dives deep into the intriguing journey of Jordan Fried, who ventured into the world of cryptocurrency before it was even a household term. His story of embracing Bitcoin when most businesses shied away from it and his subsequent journey into the blockchain space is truly inspiring.
Topics Covered:
- Background on growing up with technology and early internet experience. [01:03]
- Legal issues and emotional impact of being sued by a game company. [03:28]
- Selling the VPN business. [06:15]
- Exploring other cryptocurrencies. [08:11]
- Realization of the love for entrepreneurship. [10:13]
- Starting a new venture, Hedera. [11:02]
- Joining Hedera as part of the founding team and not being paid initially. [13:14]
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Jordan Fried's journey is a testament to the importance of timing, intuition, and the pursuit of one's passion. From early internet curiosity to RuneScape gold trading, and finally to the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, his story is a captivating ride through the tech and business landscape.
In this episode of Perfectly Mentored, Jason dives deep into the intriguing journey of Jordan Fried, who ventured into the world of cryptocurrency before it was even a household term. His story of embracing Bitcoin when most businesses shied away from it and his subsequent journey into the blockchain space is truly inspiring.
Topics Covered:
- Background on growing up with technology and early internet experience. [01:03]
- Legal issues and emotional impact of being sued by a game company. [03:28]
- Selling the VPN business. [06:15]
- Exploring other cryptocurrencies. [08:11]
- Realization of the love for entrepreneurship. [10:13]
- Starting a new venture, Hedera. [11:02]
- Joining Hedera as part of the founding team and not being paid initially. [13:14]
Connect with us:
Connect with Mitch Garber:
Connect with Jason Portnoy
Want to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERE
Like the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube