Evgeny (Yevgeny) Kabanov

Markus Villig, the founder and CEO of Bolt, shares his journey from bootstrapping in Estonia to leading a global mobility revolution. He reveals how he pivoted from developing dispatch software to direct ride-hailing, strategically targeting overlooked African cities for growth. Alongside Evgeny Kabanov, they discuss Bolt's data-driven decision-making, navigating regulatory challenges in London, and expanding into micromobility and food delivery. Their pragmatic and experimental approach allowed Bolt to thrive amid disruptions, including the pandemic.