Not a word about security and customer safety. Really got me thinking when he said that they had one student running their business in Africa with the drivers from Facebook ads.
It was hard for him to talk all of them into it. What’s fascinating is that after talking to hundreds people who all told him it’s a bad idea, he didn’t give up. I am especially glad to imagine all those IT guys who didn’t join project on the early stages biting their elbows (that’s russian expression) right now 😂
1:19:17 "That's one of these things what Bolt is good at - how do we turn bad businesses into actually good businesses. Through level of cost efficiency that none of these other companies can match."
1:07:00 − Spectacular confirmation how horrible people in Paris are, and how low (non-existent) is the morale there in terms of being law abiding person. I wonder what % of the people there think it’s ok to vandalize
Did they compensate the South African guy? I feel so bad for him. He helped this foreign company get hugely successful, whereas he was probably let go in a matter of months. It’s crazy. He should’ve negotiated at least some shares in the company.
A truly fantastic video, the founder is talking about real stuff and real information. The interviewer is intelligent, capable and very good. However hearing him swear so much I find offputting and makes him sound untrustworthy. This is because it doesn't fit his endearing and erudite personality, so it takes away from his credibility.
I am sorry, but what is so awesome about this. He copies Uber, and he wants Applaus. Uber did all the hard work of discovering product market fit, and then someone comes in and codes the same exact replica of the business in his country, and he wants applaus. That is why investors perhaps didn't give him the chance of day. Copy cats like this are why Europe always falls behind. Why don't you develop something new and see if you can move that fast. I don't listen to guys like this who copies what others have worked hard to develop and wants to raise money to compete with the ones who actually developed the product. Don't reward clones. The sad thing is their goverments made it hard for Uber to grow in that region, giving them free ride to scale in that region. I just can't stand copycats.
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I don’t think we realize how lucky we are to have this 90 minute podcast episode.
One of the best, young and the most humble CEOs period. Bolt to the Moon!
Not a word about security and customer safety.
Really got me thinking when he said that they had one student running their business in Africa with the drivers from Facebook ads.
Great episode Harry 👍 especially love the offline longer form format
What a great story, and really well told!
It was hard for him to talk all of them into it. What’s fascinating is that after talking to hundreds people who all told him it’s a bad idea, he didn’t give up.
I am especially glad to imagine all those IT guys who didn’t join project on the early stages biting their elbows (that’s russian expression) right now 😂
Before that, hundreds of people said, that is a good idea.
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yes, but many of us subconsciously give more weight to the negative responses and get discouraged
Best podcast I’ve listened to this year
the best podcast about startup iv ever seen, wow
this channel is a gold mine, thank you
A fantastic Interview Harry 👊🏽
Markus is exceptional founder and very knowledgeable and inspirational 👍🏽
Such an exceptional episode. Thanks to both of you!
Good listen. Excellent storytelling.
Markus is a genius
Wow what a fascinating story!
Tbat early starting phase story is so inspiring. Would love to see them as a public company!
1:19:17 "That's one of these things what Bolt is good at - how do we turn bad businesses into actually good businesses. Through level of cost efficiency that none of these other companies can match."
Mate it is one of the best. Markus is a great entrepreneur
Good to know about the intricacies of how bolt was founded , it the market leader in my country Nigeria
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what a brilliant episode, thanks harry and markus!
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Amazing story
Somehow we didn't answer, if CAC goes up or if CAC goes down in a mature market?
Incredible!
Me listening the founder of Bolt as a driver working for Bolt.
masterclass
I had my mouth open all the time as Harry😂
1:07:00 − Spectacular confirmation how horrible people in Paris are, and how low (non-existent) is the morale there in terms of being law abiding person. I wonder what % of the people there think it’s ok to vandalize
Did they compensate the South African guy? I feel so bad for him. He helped this foreign company get hugely successful, whereas he was probably let go in a matter of months. It’s crazy. He should’ve negotiated at least some shares in the company.
A truly fantastic video, the founder is talking about real stuff and real information.
The interviewer is intelligent, capable and very good.
However hearing him swear so much I find offputting and makes him sound untrustworthy. This is because it doesn't fit his endearing and erudite personality, so it takes away from his credibility.
Why are you wearing shorts😂
He scaled down and he regrets it. He wished ro expand aggressively. I can't understand
I am sorry, but what is so awesome about this. He copies Uber, and he wants Applaus. Uber did all the hard work of discovering product market fit, and then someone comes in and codes the same exact replica of the business in his country, and he wants applaus. That is why investors perhaps didn't give him the chance of day. Copy cats like this are why Europe always falls behind. Why don't you develop something new and see if you can move that fast. I don't listen to guys like this who copies what others have worked hard to develop and wants to raise money to compete with the ones who actually developed the product. Don't reward clones. The sad thing is their goverments made it hard for Uber to grow in that region, giving them free ride to scale in that region.
I just can't stand copycats.
Sry, but Estonia and other countries are very happy to have Bolt. It makse life so much easier. A copy from Uber or not.
He said that he's been selling websites but also no money at 19 for this startup.. sus
he false predicted that uber would buy it.Problem is you can't be too much profitable in this industry without going jail
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I literally thought was was about Bolt.new for the first 3 minutes... it is having explosive growth