Markus Villig
Founder and CEO of Bolt, a global mobility platform. Known for building a billion-dollar company despite initial rejection from major VCs.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 29min
20VC: Bolt; The Most Insane Story in Startups | Turning a $5K Loan into an $8BN Company | Why Every VC Turned Down One of Europe's Biggest Winners | Competing with Uber & The Future of Micromobility and Self-Driving
Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, transformed a $5K family loan into an $8 billion global mobility platform. He recounts how he navigated early rejections from major VCs and the unconventional strategies that led to Bolt's rapid expansion. Markus shares insights on finding co-founders, capital efficiency, and the importance of adapting to market demands. He also dives into the challenges of hiring, the thrills of competing with giants like Uber, and the future of micromobility, including self-driving technology and electric scooters.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 53min
LIVE @ NYSE for Klarna IPO | Peter Tuchman, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Lynn Martin, David Sandstrom, Mati Staniszewski, Andrew Reed, Markus Villig
Join Peter Tuchman, the 'Einstein of Wall Street', as he shares humorous insights from the trading floor. Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, reflects on the nerve-wracking IPO day, detailing the company's journey and the evolving fintech landscape. David Sandstrom discusses Klarna's branding evolution and consumer behavior differences across markets. Dive into topics like AI's transformative role in customer service, the impact of digital innovations, and the thrilling atmosphere around tech IPOs, showcasing the dynamic world of finance and entrepreneurship.
Jul 28, 2024 • 1h
815. Markus Villig - The success story behind Bolt, Original
Markus Villig, grundare och VD för Bolt, delar med sig av sin inspirerande resa från att låna pengar av sina föräldrar till att leda ett miljardföretag. Han berättar om galna möten med maffian i Serbien och viktiga rekryteringstips för startups. Caroline Monterius, forskare på Probi, diskuterar hur tarmfloran påverkar immunförsvaret och vikten av probiotika. Tillsammans erbjuder de en fascinerande inblick i både entreprenörskap och hälsa.
