Bolt

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

Another legendary Bolt Summer Summit is in the books! We had over 2000 team members in Tallinn on-site, and another 1000 joined us online. The 2-day event had it all: 💚 World-class presentations on the future of shared mobility; 💚 Inspiring stories from our customers and team members; 💚 Meeting our people from all over the world; 💚 Celebrating our year in style by cruising the open seas; 💚 A day full of challenging activities at Kreenholm. *** Want to join in on the next Summer Summit? 👉 careers.bolt.eu #Bolt #LifeAtBolt

POV: you wake up and go for a walk, and the streets look like this. What year is it? *** 🎥: Kirill Statuev #Bolt #CitiesForPeople

Hey, it’s Igor, Bolt’s Operations Coordinator. Before joining Bolt, I embarked on an adventurous career journey, exploring diverse industries like telecommunications, banking, transport and tourism. In 2020, I added a creative twist to my professional path by becoming a certified makeup artist. As you can see, I thrive on exploring new horizons and pushing my boundaries. Spoiler alert: my nearly 2-year adventure at Bolt has been exactly that. Here’s a glimpse into my life at Bolt. 💚 Why I joined Bolt My passion for thriving in a fast-paced environment drew me to Bolt. Reflecting on my journey here, I’m amazed by my role’s impact on my personal and professional growth and the incredible milestones I’ve achieved over the years. For instance, I participated in launching an Estonian language program with our partner Lingvist to help drivers assess their Estonian language skills and learn the language as quickly as possible. I also contributed to making onboarding easier by recording a YouTube course on becoming a driver in Estonia. At Bolt, your growth knows no bounds here — even the sky isn’t the limit! 💻 My typical day My day wraps up with a mix of operational tasks and projects to boost driver engagement and streamline processes and frameworks. Some of my key responsibilities include: 👉 Solving quality-related issues. 👉 Organising events and courses for drivers. 👉 Mentoring team members.  👉 Collaborating on projects. 👉 Crafting marketing communications. It can get busy really fast, and if I could choose one superpower, it would be the ability to never get tired. Since that’s unlikely, I encourage everyone to maintain a healthy work-life balance, prioritise mental health, and find a hobby that helps you switch off. In my case, it’s attending concerts. Last year, I went to 4 major concerts, including Beyoncé and Madonna. This year, I’m excited to see Pink and Adele perform live. Concerts refresh me, and I highly recommend them! *** If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by new technologies, detail-oriented, a strong critical thinker, a great collaborator, and a talented problem-solver, we have something for you 👉 careers.bolt.eu #Bolt #LifeAtBolt

We thought for two seconds if we'd share this with the rest of the world, but we couldn’t keep it only to ourselves! World, check out the Bolt choir! And this is just how our Summer Summit started. There’s more where this came from, so stay tuned! PS: want to join the Bolt choir? There’s only one way to audition 👉 careers.bolt.eu #Bolt #LifeAtBolt

Greetings from Kyiv! 👋 I'd just arrived from a 25 hour drive when Russia launched one of the largest missile strikes of the last year. They hit numerous targets including the children's hospital just 2 km from our hotel. Luckily me and the team are safe, despite more strikes over the next 48 hours. The only silver lining was seeing how this war also brings out the best in people. Hundreds of people including some of our team were already working on the damages when I got there, despite the ongoing sirens. We also donated 2.5 million hryvnia (ca €55K) to the hospital. It was inspiring to meet the Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to discuss how Bolt and Estonia can even further help Ukraine. Their young team has built one of the most advanced digital governments in the world. Following the news is one thing, but being there on the ground makes it clear – Ukraine is not only fighting for their freedom, but for all of Europe. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

“I’m able to be myself at all times and in any situation without ever feeling questioned or marginalised because of my sexual orientation. The fact that I can openly express my queerness speaks volumes about our inclusive and respectful workplace culture.” Embracing diversity goes beyond just ticking boxes; it's about nurturing an environment where everyone feels appreciated, listened to, and confident to make their mark. *** Dive into our blog to explore the inspiring journeys of our employees who have experienced firsthand how our workplace can create positive change.👇 https://lnkd.in/dm94sjaM #Bolt #LifeAtBolt #DiversityAtBolt

Today’s agenda includes two discussion topics: 1. Should our Gen-Z social media crew make a career switch over to Product Management? 2. Should we reboot this series with your ideas? Let our Gen-Z team know so they can start ‘cooking’ or whatever the trendy word is these days. #Bolt #LifeAtBolt

Great news – we’ve partnered with SPARK Technologies to give our customers additional access to over 700 shared cars in Lithuania! 🇱🇹 Spark's electric cars are available via the Bolt app starting today. So, if you’re based in Vilnius or Kaunas or just travelling through, check out the new rides! #Bolt #Carsharing #SharedMobility

We hosted our first Drivers Football Tournament in Asuncion, Paraguay. 🇵🇾 We invited the top-performing drivers to spend two Sundays with their families, food, raffles, and competitive matches. In total, around 350 people attended the matches. To encourage drivers to connect with each other and get to know each other, we formed teams randomly. The cherry on top was Enrique Vera, former Paraguayan national team player, who attended the event during the final to meet the drivers and hand out the awards. Thanks to all who joined us! 💚 #Bolt