In this episode of the Build-a-Mine podcast, host Trevor Bello welcomes Sean Grant, a former US Marine who transitioned from military service to the world of Bitcoin and entrepreneurship. Sean shares his journey from serving as a geospatial intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom to co-founding IxTech, a company dedicated to creating innovative products for the Bitcoin mining community. Discover how Sean's military experience shaped his approach to business, product design, and problem-solving in the open-source Bitcoin space. Join us as we explore Sean's passion for technology and his commitment to decentralization and innovation.Links:X - @IxTechCryptoWebsite - https://ixtech.xyz/(00:17 - 08:13) Introduction (08:13 - 09:13) Trevor welcomes Sean to the podcast and expresses gratitude for his service.(09:13 - 13:08) Sean shares his decision to join the military and his early career.(11:02 - 13:08) Sean discusses his deployment experiences in Iraq.(13:08 - 14:44) Sean's transition to civilian life and entry into the tech industry.(14:44 - 16:14) Sean's initial exposure to Bitcoin and early impressions.(16:14 - 18:11) Sean's deeper dive into Bitcoin through Clubhouse and Andreas Antonopoulos.(18:11 - 21:22) Sean's journey into building a Bitcoin node and exploring mining.(21:22 - 24:11) Sean's involvement with the Bitaxe project and open-source development.(24:11 - 29:10) Sean's continued exploration and learning within the Bitcoin space.(29:10 - 31:35) Sean discusses the influence of his military background on his business approach.(31:35 - 34:44) Sean explains IxTech's product development process and open-source contributions.(34:44 - 39:08) Discussion on Bitaxe innovations and community-driven development.(39:08 - 42:11) Sean explains the importance of de-risking in business operations.(42:11 - 46:32) Discussion on future potential with Intel chips and new product lines.(46:32 - 49:03) Sean emphasizes the importance of community and open-source collaboration.(49:03 - 51:04) Trevor and Sean discuss the empowering nature of Bitcoin.(51:04 - 53:01) Closing thoughts and Sean's contact information.Bitcoin mining World Virtual Conference -https://to.tools/virtual-conferenceBitcoin Alaska -https://bitcoinalaska.org/Bitcoin Mining World - https://bitcoinminingworld.com/MasterMINED - https://bitcoin.mastermined.club/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor's X - https://x.com/TrevorBelloTrevors LinkedIn - / trevor-bello-1639ab301 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevors Nostr - TrevorBello@satlantis.ioTrevors Email - Trevor@bitcoinminingworld.comBuild-a-Mine X - https://x.com/BuildaMinePodBuild-a-Mine Nostr - BAM@primal.net⁠Bitcoin Mining World and The Build-a-Mine Podcast are committed to empowering the next generation of Bitcoin miners. Our educational content is thoughtfully crafted to provide a solid foundational framework, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully build your own Bitcoin mining operation. By purchasing equipment and infrastructure from Bitcoin Mining World, you directly support the creation of additional content and educational programs, driving the decentralization of Bitcoin and expanding the global mining ecosystem.