Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Loaning $1M to His Campaign, Then Putting It All in Bitcoin with Michael Carbonara

29 Oct 2025

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In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with entrepreneur and now congressional candidate Michael Carbonara, committed to serving the people of Florida’s 25th District. Known for building fintech and blockchain companies that processed over $20 billion a year, Michael made headlines when he left it all behind, loaned his campaign a million dollars, and put it entirely into Bitcoin.Michael shares how growing up in a single-parent household shaped his hunger for success, what it took to become a pioneer in crypto banking, and why he believes the American dream is fading unless people like him step up. From building global infrastructure in blockchain to running for office against a 20-year incumbent, this episode covers business, politics, family, and legacy in a way few founders ever do.Chapters: 01:46 – Where His Entrepreneurial Spirit Started 03:19 – Dropping Out Before It Was Cool 04:47 – The Turning Point From School to Self-Education 06:14 – How Rich Dad, Poor Dad Changed His Worldview 08:16 – Starting a Payment Gateway While Holding a Day Job 09:43 – Why Working With Older Partners Changed Everything 11:13 – Becoming a Blockchain Pioneer Before the Hype 13:05 – Why He Still Believes 50% of the World Will Use Blockchain 14:38 – Web3 Is Coming Whether You Understand It or Not 16:31 – The Reality of Building in an Unproven Industry 17:42 – Pivoting Without Quitting: His Approach to "Failure" 18:41 – The Mentors Who Shaped His Entrepreneurial Mindset 20:14 – Why We All Thrive in Different Systems 22:28 – Childhood Lessons That Still Shape His Drive 24:19 – Why He Decided to Run for Office 26:09 – How a Documentary Sparked His Political Awakening 28:28 – Going Up Against a 20-Year Incumbent 30:35 – Restoring Safety, Slashing Waste, and Defunding 32:17 – What He’d Ask Under Oath 34:05 – Family, Risk, and Running With No Fear 35:16 – Why He Invested Campaign Funds Into Bitcoin 37:06 – Making Bitcoin Accessible for Real Wealth Creation 38:35 – Solving the Security and Simplicity Gap in Crypto 40:56 – Taking a Pay Cut to Serve the Country 42:44 – What Happens Without Police and Structure 44:25 – School Choice, Indoctrination, and Fixing Education 47:03 – His Vision for the Next 24 Months 48:30 – Why He Had to Become a Reluctant Social Media Influencer 50:04 – How 7 Million Views Landed Him in the White House 52:57 – How the Dream Is Still Possible, but Not Guaranteed 54:33 – Advice to His 12-Year-Old Self 56:56 – How His Wife Became His Most Trusted Advisor59:25 – Why He Believes the Time to Act Is NowGuest Links:Website: https://michaelcarbonara.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/mcarbonaraflX (Twitter): https://x.com/MCarbonaraFL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarbonara/The Founders Club: The premier community for founders pursuing excellence in the mind, body, and business.Stay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast

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Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak

Loaning $1M to His Campaign, Then Putting It All in Bitcoin with Michael Carbonara

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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