This man turned his company from $1 billion to $100 billion in 5 years, and while buying Bitcoin played a part, it wasn’t just that. He took on massive risk, betting his name, reputation, and net worth on an idea others thought was crazy. He faced relentless criticism and the possibility of humiliation if he was wrong, all while pushing the boundaries of finance in an uncertain time (remember, the SEC and federal regulations on Bitcoin only recently became clearer). He risked losing everything—not just financially, but potentially facing personal legal trouble if a hostile administration banned crypto.
He challenged established norms and created markets in places no one else saw opportunities. As the leader of MSTR, he likely did as much (if not more) than teams at Ripple or Ethereum in driving institutional crypto adoption. Saylor took huge risks, and did so without hesitation.
Whether or not you agree with his bets on MSTR, Bitcoin, or crypto in general, Saylor built an empire through unwavering vision, conviction, skill, and determination. I’m not even an MSTR supporter myself (I prefer owning raw BTC), but as someone with a background in product innovation, I can say Saylor is a true innovator who will be remembered.
