Hello, my name is Martin. I am Estonian tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Bolt (leading European mobility super-app), Good Deed Education Fund, kood/Jõhvi coding school, Elav Tänav (Lively Streets) movement and Garage48 Hackathons. I enjoy mentoring young entrepreneurs, empower Estonian education system via innovative projects and make the world better by doing good.

Martin received "ecosystem award" 2021 from EstBan

March 16

EstBan awarded the best performers in their community for 2021 and Martin received "Ecosystem Award" for developing Estonian startup ecosystem. I am honored and greateful for this recognition and keep contributing for Estonia. Thanks :)

Martin received "Giving back powerhouse of 2021" award

January 21

Estonian startup awards 2021 recognized the best entrepreneurs and startups. Martin got an award for "Giving back powerhouse of 2021" for contributions to startup community as President of Founders Society and co-founder of Education Fund and kood/Jõhvi coding school.

Lets build cities for people, not cars

September 15, 2021

Over the last 50 years, most cities have been built for cars. It's time to review this concept and start re-building our cities for people, meaning walking, cycling, micromobility, public transport, lively streets and then cars. To educate our society, improve bike lanes, run various pilot projects and improve our cities, Martin co-founded Elav Tänav (Lively Streets) initiative in Tallinn. Subscribe to our by-weekly newsletter or follow social media, to see how we are doing :)

kood/Jõhvi opened for student applications until 31st of May

May 20, 2021

Jõhvi coding school re-branded to kood/Jõhvi and opened for student admissions. The school will accept 200 students over 18 years and the submission process is fully online - taking memory and logic tests. Please apply before 31st of May 2021. Follow our Facebook page for webinars with cool speakers and other news >

Martin was a host of Estonian Startup Awards Gala 2020

January 14, 2021

As a President of Estonian Founders Society, Martin was a an organizer and co-host of Estonian Startup Awards Gala 2020. The annual gala was opened by Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid and best startups and founders were awarded in 9 categories >

Opening plans for Jõhvi Coding School

November 05, 2020

Martin is one of 8 co-founders of Jõhvi Coding School, a new generation platform based coding school based in Jõhvi, eastern-Estonian city. This is great example of PPP project, where government and private investors contribute 2.5 million Euros to open new school.
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Launch of Green Tiger / Rohetiiger initiative in Estonia

August 27, 2020

Estonia is known for Let's Do It World's World Cleanup Day with 10M+ participants on one day.

An ambitious Rohetiiger.ee climate & sustainability initiative today in Tallinn. I joined a panel discussion with Alan/Alexela and Elmar/Head of State Police to discuss the challenges and importance of sustainability initiatives.

Fireside chat with Martin in Paris, The Family Co-working Space

March 11, 2020

Martin did a fireside chat with Alce Zagury, founder of The Family, co-working space in Paris, about his career, early days of Bolt and Estonian startup ecosystem. Check it out!

Martin inspired Baltic founders at TechChill 2020

February 21, 2020

Martin shared an inspirational Bolt founder story with his previous 20 year entrepreneurial career learnings. TechChill in Riga was a lot about "making impact". Martin shared Bolt's green plan roadmap together with his personal activities for mentoring startups, but also effective giving and choosing the right career to maximize impact. Watch the talk video >

Internship program for Estonian School Masters

February 04, 2020

A new internship programme, initiated by Martin, Good Deed Education Fund and the education department of the Tallinn city government, is to give school principals the opportunity to intern at a company to learn from their successful management experience and apply the acquired knowledge in their schools.