Bolt is an Estonian mobility company that offers ride-hailing, micromobility rental, food and grocery delivery, and carsharing services. The company operates in over 500 cities in more than 45 countries in Europe, Africa, Western Asia, and Latin America, serving over 150 million customers and more than 3 million driver and courier partners.

Bolt

Life at Bolt

At Bolt, we're building a future where people don’t need to own personal cars to move around safely and conveniently. A future where people have the freedom to use transport on demand, choosing whatever vehicle's best for each occasion — be it a car, scooter, or e-bike. 

We're helping over 150 million customers move around in more than 500 cities globally, while also supporting more than 3.5 million drivers and couriers earn a living. The best bit? We're only just getting started.

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How did a small Estonian start-up become one of the fastest-growing tech companies with over 150 million customers and 3.5 million partners in 45 countries?

One word: culture. 

Ever since Markus, Martin and Oliver created Bolt ten years ago, our operating principles have been guiding us along the way. So, to celebrate our 10th birthday, we made a video about them. 

🟢 Customer first
We optimise for long-term positive impact on the world, not just personal gains next quarter. That means always starting from the customer's needs and working backwards to find solutions.

🟢 Act like an owner
We care about what’s best for the company, not only one team. Whenever we see problems outside of our area of responsibility, we speak up and try to help. 

🟢 Be frugal
We consider the impact of every resource we spend. That’s how we solve difficult problems with less than other companies spend on office perks. But when we identify opportunities that make a difference, we invest aggressively.

🟢 Extreme pragmatism
We discard most opportunities to focus on what matters. We balance common sense and data to arrive at the right decisions. We don’t fool ourselves that we’re perfect and take critical feedback seriously. 

🟢 We challenge each other but mean well
The best solutions are found through intense, but respectful debate. We seek out people that can prove our arguments wrong, not simply confirm our beliefs. We give honest feedback to help people grow, but make sure they know we’re on their side.

🟢 We work hard and smart
We take pride in pushing ourselves to achieve extraordinary things, but we know our true limits and when to take a break. We never put in hours just for the sake of hours. What matters is impact and if we find a shortcut to success, we go for it.

🟢 Be better, not different
There is no point in reinventing the wheel if it works for us. But the opposite is also true — everybody else doing something doesn’t make it right. Where it matters, we think from first principles and create solutions that nobody has thought of before. 

🟢 Short-term pessimism, long-term optimism
We’re focused on existing problems and upcoming challenges in our daily work. But we remain highly optimistic that the future will be far better than the present. We just realise that to get there, we can never grow arrogant or take the trust of customers for granted. 

🟢 Great people over complex processes
We believe that the better people we have, the fewer processes we need. We empower our teams and give them the freedom to make decisions, keeping bureaucracy to a minimum.

🟢 Have fun!
People perform best when surrounded by those they enjoy spending time with. People who raise others up, not put them down. We want to be a positive influence on those around us, by pushing them to achieve extraordinary things and giving praise whenever it’s due.

Sounds like the place for you? Apply today 👉 http://careers.bolt.eu

Cities like Vienna, Copenhagen, and Zürich are frequently at the top of liveability rankings. But what do these cities have in common? And what can we learn from them? Tap on the gallery to find out.👇 

And if you want to dig into the topic even more, head to our blog: 
https://lnkd.in/d9-N87uf

#bolt #citiesforpeople

Hey, it's Silja, Senior Analytics Engineer at Bolt! 👋

Data analysis is not just crunching numbers! My job is more like an exploration quest for hidden insights. I help our fantastic data analysts navigate complex datasets, discovering valuable gems that guide strategic decisions and fuel Bolt's growth.

But it's not just about the tech. What truly excites me is the Bolt's culture. We use data analytics in everything, from top management to product development. This open and collaborative environment allows me to learn from diverse perspectives and brainstorm solutions for unique challenges.

Speaking of challenges, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of "the modern data platform". That's what makes working at Bolt so invigorating. We're not just building for today. We're building for a scalable future.

Check out the comments to explore my articles about data modelling in general, how to materialise metrics defined in dbt and managing all the variations of (dbt) metrics.

🙋 Want to join the adventure? We're currently looking for passionate data minds to join our team! If you're excited to:

👉 Uncover hidden insights that drive real impact;
👉 Collaborate with brilliant minds across all departments;
👉 Be at the forefront of data innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Then Bolt might be your perfect match! Check out our open positions here: 
https://lnkd.in/deiPhKCQ

#Bolt #LifeAtBolt

And it’s a wrap for our annual Country Manager’s Summit! 👏

From Thailand to Paraguay, from Norway to South Africa – our local teams are our local heroes, leading Bolt’s growth in 45 countries. 

We believe people perform best when surrounded by those they enjoy spending time with. That’s why we hosted 250 Country Managers and their team members at our HQ in Tallinn!

For a whole week, our HQ was buzzing with knowledge sharing, panel discussions, aligning on future goals, and networking.

Check out the photos to feel the vibes! 👇

#Bolt #LifeAtBolt

Bolt not only has cool offices, but we also have dog-friendly offices, pawsome, right 🐶 😊 ? 

Research shows that the mere presence of animals provides employees comfort, buffers against stress, enhances work engagement, and improves work-life quality 🤗. 

Today is St. Valentine's Day 💕, do you celebrate? Meet our little friends Bree (Berle Brant), Hera (Johanna Kostin), and Riesling (Indra Borodin) who decided to celebrate with us!
    
Happy pawlentines day 🩷!

PS. I'm still hiring for Data Platform, more in the comments. #bolt #hiring #valentinesday

For ages, we've been searching for an excuse to paint one of our cars pink. Here's to love and dreams coming true – Happy Valentine's Day! 💘

#Bolt #BoltDrive

It’s Shrove Tuesday! 🎉

The holiday goes back centuries, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. In Estonia, people celebrate it by sledging, eating pea soup, and munching on delicious cream buns.

Our fantastic HQ Workplace Team made sure everyone had a taste of tradition – we ate a whopping 700 buns today! 

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Want to join in on next year’s celebrations? Check out our vacancies in Estonia. 
https://lnkd.in/dKkW5dhK

#bolt #LifeAtBolt

Check out our new office in Baku, Azerbaijan! 🇦🇿

The modern office space is located in the heart of Baku. The office has everything you need for a productive day – dedicated individual workstations, meeting rooms, collaborative areas, and a lounge area. 

Take a closer look!👇

#Bolt #LifeAtBolt

Sliding into the new week like... ⛷

📍Spotted somewhere in the mountains in Slovakia.

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I'm Mikhail, a Group Product Manager at Bolt who's steering the wheels of innovation for micromobility and car-sharing services. 

We’re paving the way for a greener, more connected future by encouraging people to use their cars less and reduce their footprint. I’d love to discuss the importance of sustainability and how our future cities can best embody this principle.

🚗 Filling mobility gaps

Our mission is to develop products that bridge the gaps in urban mobility and entice people to shift from cars to sustainable modes of transport. It's about more than just convenience; it's about creating a lasting impact on our cities.

One shared car can replace up to 20 private vehicles, which take up to 2020 m² of road or parking space. 

And talking about e-scooters, they can improve public transport connectivity and utilisation, with 40% of all micromobility trips ending at bus or tram stops, train or metro stations, and multimodal hubs. 

🚶 Daily commutes and urban frictions

Every day, I use different modes of transport to get around: buses, trams, e-scooters, and car-sharing. This helps me understand cities' challenges, such as potholes, lack of infrastructure, and navigation difficulties. They inspire us to come up with new and innovative solutions.

For instance, we've designed and added ambient sounds to our scooters to prevent potential collisions with people with limited eyesight. 

We continuously collect more behavioural data to evaluate our users’ riding and driving patterns, encourage safe practices, and make streets safer as well as more comfortable. 

🏙️ Vision for sustainable cities: data-driven evolution

A sustainable city is not a fixed entity but a living organism that learns and adapts over time. By utilising data-driven practices and involving citizens in decision-making, cities can make changes in real-time and improve their sustainability. This can be achieved by modifying the operational zones for vehicles and establishing limits or incentives for low-traffic areas within the city.

🌳 Optimal space utilisation: from idle to vital

When we think of large spaces with no activity, like parking lots, we can't help but wonder how we could make better use of them. What if we could turn those areas into green parks or peaceful squares for people to enjoy their cities? It's an excellent opportunity to repurpose those spaces for the greater good.

At Bolt, our mission is to create livable cities that prioritise the needs of people over cars. As pioneers in this field, we're excited to contribute to a future with cities designed to improve the quality of life for their residents.

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We’re committed to creating cities that serve the people and the planet. Let's work together to achieve this goal 👉 careers.bolt.eu

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