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

“This book tells the real story of how conviction, resilience, and execution built Bitcoin’s foundation when the odds were anything but certain.”
— BILL TAI, LEGENDARY INVESTOR, EARLY BACKER OF ZOOM, CANVA & BITFURY

"This book captures what I witnessed firsthand ... how true entrepreneurs make the impossible possible."
— SIR RICHARD BRANSON, FOUNDER, VIRGIN GROUP

“The untold story of how Bitcoin’s earliest believers built its foundation brick by brick.”
— DON WILSON, FOUNDER, DRW, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST TRADING FIRM

The first true insider story of Bitcoin’s rise, told by someone who survived building its backbone.

First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. And then you win.

The story you are about to enter is real. It is raw. At times it sounds unbelievable, yet every word is true.

The witnesses include founders, VCs, angels, presidents, oligarchs, sheikhs, FBI agents, hackers, and Buddhist monks. They lived it too.

And Then You Win is an insider account of what it actually takes to build through chaos. It shows how a fringe idea pushes through ridicule, resistance, and institutional pressure until it becomes a force the world can no longer ignore.

From early-stage boardrooms and late-night strategy calls to high-stakes decisions on the world stage, George Kikvadze takes you to the front lines of innovation and risk. You see how companies are built when there is no playbook, the facts are contested, and failure is always close.

Inside, you will discover:

How to lead through chaos when the world is convinced you are wrong Why relentless focus and grit often matter more than raw intelligence What it really takes to win when the odds, and sometimes the rules, are stacked against you
You will meet misfits and rebels who risked reputations, careers, and fortunes to challenge entrenched systems and rethink how money, power, and trust can work in a digital age.

This is not a polished victory lap. It is a survival story.

And Then You Win is both a frontline narrative of Bitcoin’s rise and a hard-won blueprint for founders, operators, and technologists who are building in volatile, heavily scrutinized markets. It offers candid lessons on conviction, timing, and resilience for anyone trying to create something the world is not ready to understand—yet.