And Then You Win: A Start-Up's Untold Story of Grit, Grind, and Glory

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By SB Borcy

Some startup stories celebrate the win. This one lives inside the risk. And Then You Win matters because it pulls readers into the uncertainty before the headlines, into the rooms where belief is thin and consequences are real. George Kikvadze does not polish the journey. He shows the grind behind the mythology of success, especially in the wild early days of Bitcoin and infrastructure building.

You feel like you're moving when you read it. The choices are tense, the changes are urgent, and there is always a low-level pressure. You feel the pressure of what investors expect, the chaos of the rules, and the stakes of technology that could change overnight. At the same time, there is adrenaline in the ambition. The book makes you think and feel excited. It makes you think about how much risk you would be willing to take and how far you would go with an idea that others don't like. It makes you think about strategy and feel uncertain.

The story is about faith, willpower, timing, and the thin line between having a vision and being insane. It talks about what it takes to build when the rules aren't clear and the future is wide open. The main ideas are about cryptocurrency and venture capital, but they go beyond that. People who have tried to make something out of nothing know how lonely, uncertain, and stubborn hope can be.

Kikvadze writes with a lot of life. The story is clear and sharp as it moves through tense parts, mixing what the author knows about the industry with what they think. He tells stories and breaks them down in a way that keeps things moving quickly but still shows weakness. The structure reflects how unstable life is for startups, with sharp turns followed by weak breakthroughs.

This book is not just about Bitcoin’s rise. It is about daring to build in chaos. It leaves a lasting charge for entrepreneurs, investors, or anyone who likes big swings and big results.

About the Author 

George Kikvadze

George Kikvadze is the Founder of Cryptic8 VC, investing at the intersection of technology and longevity. He is also Vice Chairman and an early backer of Bitfury Group, the company at the heart of this book. A Bitcoin pioneer since 2013, he was privileged to be behind three tech unicorns — Bitfury, Cipher Mining, and Hut 8 — with a combined value exceeding twelve billion dollars. A graduate of Wharton and Johns Hopkins, George enjoys tennis, chess, and raising his two sons.