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In This Episode You Will Learn About:  How to replace “I'm not ___” with “I'm not ___ YET.” Why you should stop negative thoughts, snap out of them, and switch to positivity. Learn to delegate and ELEVATE so you can focus on your strengths. Why you should treat failure as FEEDBACK. Ways to ALIGN your actions with your ultimate goal. Resources: Go to ConstantContact.com and start your FREE trial today. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan. Oracle is offering to halve your cloud bill if you switch to OCI. See if you qualify at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order at jennikayne.com when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout. Get 15% off your first order at oakessentials.com when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Reach out to me on Instagram & LinkedIn Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book, Confidence Creator Show Notes:  What's stopping you from reaching your EVEREST? These conversations remind me that the only limitations we face are the ones we place on ourselves. Colin O'Brady's mantra, “I'm not ___ YET,” inspires us to step into POSSIBILITY, while Steven Bartlett shows that true success is built on EMPOWERING others. Krista Mashore's “Stop, Snap, and Switch” technique proves you can rewire your mind for FEARLESS action, and Jerrod Blandino is living proof that courage leads to BREAKTHROUGHS. The lesson? Success isn't about perfection—it's about EMBRACING failure, TRUSTING your instincts, and taking BOLD, messy action. So, what's stopping you? The possibilities are LIMITLESS—LET'S CLIMB! - 05:11 #416: From High School Dropout To Multi-millionaire: Transcend The Limits Of Failure to Find Success with Steven Bartlett, Top Podcaster, Entrepreneur, CEO, & Investor  - 12:26 #347: Rescue Your Mindset With The STOP SNAP SWITCH Method with Krista Mashore Top 1% Coach & Multi-Million Dollar CEO - 18:49 Episode 418: CREATE Your Billion-Dollar Mindset: The Shift That Is Standing Between You & A Billion Dollars with Amjad Masad, Dileep Thazhmon, Martin Villig, & Ankush Grove - 26:26 Episode 107: From Beauty Counter to Billionaire Founder, How Jerrod Blandino Went Against The Grain And Why YOU Should Too  - 32:40 Episode 239: Unlock The EMPOWERED Mindset With Colin O'Brady 10X World Record Holding Explorer If You Liked This Episode, You Might Also Like These Episodes: #476: The FASTEST Way To Build Your EMPIRE with Tracy Holland, Founder, Investor, Board Member, & Entrepreneur #465: The Key to Going Bigger with Heather! #447: Realize Your POTENTIAL with Heather!

In this conversation, Martin Villig, co-founder of Bolt, discusses his journey towards a sustainable lifestyle and the importance of urban planning that prioritizes people over cars. He shares insights on how his personal experiences led to a shift in his lifestyle and the mission of Bolt to create cities that foster independence and community engagement. Villig emphasizes the role of education in building strong communities and advocates for a society where everyone cares for each other and the environment. Takeaways Sustainable living can lead to a happier lifestyle. Urban planning should prioritize people, not cars. Community independence is essential for family well-being. Education is key to creating equal opportunities. Leadership in schools can significantly impact student success. Awareness of transportation choices can influence city planning. Scaling a company requires a mission-driven approach. Shared mobility can reduce the need for personal cars. Building a community can combat loneliness and mental health issues. A caring society is one where everyone looks out for each other. The episode was recorded live at Impact Day in Tallinn by Fiona Alston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest stages in the world are waiting to welcome you. Are you ready to take the stage? Let me teach you how…. Join The Elite Mastermind with me! There are only 20 seats available. Link here: https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/ In This Episode You Will Learn About:  How a real princess struggles & triumphs in her career The powerful impact of paving the way for the women who come after you What investing in the empowerment of women will do for your company How uplifting women & technology go hand in hand Resources: Website: https://alwaleedphilanthropies.org/en  Website: https://www.tawuniya.com/en/  Visit heathermonahan.com Reach out to me on Instagram & LinkedIn Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  Show Notes:  You are going to love this! Do you remember my trip to Saudi Arabia? Well, I have been saving one of my favorite experiences from that trip for you. Today I am sharing the “Empowering Voices: Women Leaders Panel'' that I hosted with two real PRINCESSES. Princess Lamia bint Majid Al Saud, the Secretary General of Al Waleed Philanthropies and her cousin, Princess Jwaher Al Saud, the Chief of Customer Experience of Tawuniya, joined me to discuss women's empowerment in Saudi Arabia. They reveal some of the impressive technological innovations that are led by powerful women and the opportunities they are creating to increase gender diversity in the industry. Plus Princess Lamia and Princess Jwaher will share their advice on how you can challenge adversity in your life and seize all the opportunities you deserve. The future is bright! Let's pave the way together!  If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: #416: From High School Dropout To Multi-millionaire: Transcend The Limits Of Failure to Find Success with Steven Bartlett Top Podcaster, Entrepreneur, CEO, & Investor #418: CREATE Your Billion-Dollar Mindset: The Shift That Is Standing Between You & A Billion Dollars with Amjad Masad, Dileep Thazhmon, Martin Villig, & Ankush Grover #422: How To Leverage Your Past For A BIGGER Future with Jerry Inzerillo CEO Of Diriyah Gate Development Authority & Vice Chairman of Forbes Travel Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest stages in the world are waiting to welcome you. Are you ready to take the stage? Let me teach you how…. Join The Elite Mastermind with me! There are only 20 seats available. Link here: https://heathermonahan.com/the-elite-mastermind/ In This Episode You Will Learn About:  What these leaders did differently to build their startup to global success The culture you need to create if you want your business to last What it looks like to have a Unicorn Founder's mindset How you can embrace the real challenges & failures necessary to become a Unicorn yourself Resources: Website: https://amasad.me/  Website: https://www.tryjeeves.com/ Website: https://martinvillig.com/  Website: https://www.rebelfoods.com/  Visit heathermonahan.com Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  Show Notes:  What makes a Unicorn Founder? They are the unbeatable entrepreneurs who have created a start-up valued at $1 billion dollars! How do they do it? To help us all reach our goals, I am sharing one of my favorite panels from the LEAP conference: “Decoding the Journey to Becoming a Billion-Dollar Startup”. Together with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, Dileep Thazhmon, Founder and CEO of Jeeves, Martin Villig, Co-founder of Bolt, and Ankush Grover, Co-founder of Rebel Foods, we will dive into what it really means to become a Unicorn. You do not want to miss these secrets on building the mindset, culture, and grit that will take you to the next level. You may just be a Unicorn in the making! If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: #390: The #1 INSIGHTS From My Journey To Success: Introducing "Who Knew In The Moment Podcast" With Phil Friedrich #388: The Secret To Anti-Aging WITHOUT Surgery with Dr. Anthony Youn America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon #384: Secrets From My Masterclass: Securing Partnerships, Building Your Brand, & Achieving Your Goals with Heather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Tina Dreiman, Co-Founder von better ventures. Tina hat die Finanzierungsrunde von doctorly, Qaptis und StudentFinance kommentiert. Das Berliner Startup doctorly hat in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde 9,4 Millionen Euro (10 Millionen US-Dollar) erhalten, um die Software im Gesundheitswesen zu revolutionieren. Ziel des Unternehmens ist es, das medizinische Personal mit modernen Tools und Support dabei zu unterstützen, effizienter zu arbeiten und bessere Ergebnisse für die Patienten zu erzielen. Zu den Investoren der Finanzierungsrunde gehören  WELL Technologies, Horizons Ventures, The Delta, Speedinvest, UNIQA Ventures, Calm/Storm und Seedcamp.Qaptis, ein in der Schweiz ansässiges Startup, hat seine Pre-Seed-Finanzierungsrunde mit einer Investition von 1,3 Millionen Schweizer Franken abgeschlossen. Das Geld stammt von Unternehmen wie BlackWood, Cargill, YB Startup, Plug and Play und Business Angels. Das Unternehmen hat eine Lösung zur CO2-Abtrennung entwickelt, die bei schweren Fahrzeugen nachgerüstet werden kann und bis zu 90 % der Emissionen auffangen soll. Die Technologie könnte dazu beitragen, den Güterverkehr und die Lieferketten zu dekarbonisieren, ohne dass Änderungen an der Infrastruktur erforderlich sind, und stellt somit eine unmittelbare Lösung für die Herausforderungen dar, die sich aus den Emissionen des Schwerlastverkehrs ergeben. Die in Madrid ansässige Weiterbildungsplattform StudentFinance hat in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde unter der Leitung von Iberis Capital und Smart Lenders Asset Management 39 Millionen Euro erhalten. Weitere Investoren sind Mustard Seed Maze, Armilar Venture Partners, Giant Ventures, Seedcamp und britische Angel-Investoren wie Ed Vaizey, Tom Blomfield und Martin Villig. StudentFinance unterstützt Menschen durch flexible Finanzierungsoptionen bei der Weiterbildung. Derzeit arbeitet StudentFinance mit Bildungsanbietern in mehr als 50 Programmen zusammen, darunter Webentwicklung, maschinelles Lernen und Data Science.

Idufirmadesse saab investeerida üksi ja sõpradega, läbi fondide ja ühisrahastuse ning paljudel muudel viisidel, kuid meie tänase saate külaline on otsustanud pakkuda veidi erinevat võimalust. Tutvustame investorite võrgustikku FFF.vc, mis küll ametlikult tähendab "Fund Fellow Founders", kuid idufirmade maailmas on see täheühend palju rohkem tuntud kui "friends, fools and family". FFFi paarisaja liikmega nimekirjast leiab hulga Eestis tuntud selle ala inimesi nagu Martin Villig, Alvar Lumberg, Ivo Remmelg, Jan Andresoo, Kristjan Vilosius, Sergei Anikin, Siim Sikkut ja palju teisi. Mis on FFF, kuidas see toimib ning milliseid investeeringuid nende kaudu teha saab, räägib Restardis FFFi kaasasutaja Tim Vaino. Saatejuhid on Henrik Roonemaa ja Taavi Kotka. Tunnusmuusika Paul Oja. Restarti toetab Fractory: pilvepõhine platvorm metallitöödeks.

Mai keskel avaldas alles alustanud idufirma Praktikal, et on kaasanud investoritelt 700 000 eurot ja hakkab sellega uueks muutma koolides reaal- ja loodusainete õpetamist. Firma asutajad on Füüsikaõppe edendajad Omari Loid ja Kaido Reivelt ning ettevõtjad Eva Pedjak ja Oleg Shvaikovsky. Investorite hulgas on aga näiteks Eesti Energia, ABB, LHV, Metrosert, Nordecon ja Fermi Energia, Heateo Haridusfond kui ka ingelinvestorid nagu Martin Villig ja teised. Mis on Praktikali plaan ja kas see 700 000 on tõesti investeering rahvusvaheliselt kasvavasse idufirmasse kui ärisse või pigem nagu toetus, et lapsed reaalainete vastu rohkem huvi üles näitaksid? Saatejuhid on Henrik Roonemaa ja Taavi Kotka. Tunnusmuusika Paul Oja. Restarti toetab Katana: tootjate parim abiline.

Kell 8.10 külastab "Vikerhommikut" ettevõtja Martin Villig, et anda aimu, kuidas oleks mõistlik investeerida Haridusfondi järgmised vahendid.

Martin Villig on enamikele inimestele tuttav sõidujagamisteenuse ettevõtte Bolti kaasasutajana. Tänases saates pole aga meie fookus Bolti tegemistel, vaid sellel, kuidas ettevõtjad saavad panustada oluliste ühiskondlike probleemide lahendamisesse. Vestluse käigus andsime ülevaate, mis on Founders Pledge ja miks Martin otsustas anda nende kaudu andmislubaduse. Samuti rääkisime Asutajate Seltsist ning uuest ettevõtjate ja Heateo Sihtasutuse koostöös loodavast Haridusfondist. Ajatähised: 01.00 Mis on Founder's Pledge ja kellele see on mõeldud 17.10 Asutajate Seltsi roll projektide algatamisel 35:25 Heateo Haridusfondi uus periood 50:30 Martini soovitused oluliste probleemide lahendamiseks - Hinda saadet siin: https://forms.gle/LPRE2ziBs62pjGTX9 Vestluse jooksul mainitud allikad: - Heateo SA Mõjuraport #2: https://media.voog.com/0000/0037/7761/files/Mojuraport_2021_uus.pdf - NULA Inkubaator: https://nula.kysk.ee/ - Heateo Haridusfond: https://heategu.ee/haridusfond Uudised: - High Impact Professionals: https://www.highimpactprofessionals.org/ - Patient Philanthropy Fund: https://founderspledge.com/stories/introducing-the-patient-philanthropy-fund - Negotiating for Good: https://www.trainingforgood.com/salary-negotiation

Kood/Jõhvi is a coding school in northeast Estonia which was established by several Estonian startup founders, including Martin Villig and Taavet Hinrikus. Today we are joined by it's Co-director Karin Künnapas as well as two students - Gunta Klava and Georgi Suikanen.In this episode we talk about the history and reasons behind the establishment of the school, the practicalities of getting admitted, student life, professional growth as well as the future of the school and its funding model. We also talk a lot about making the leap into coding at different points in our careers.The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[03:20] - THE ORIGINS OF KOOD/JOHVI SCHOOL8 Estonian founders set out to solve lack of tech talentSchool with no teachers and no classesThe learning methodologyRemote vs. on-site studyingChoice of school locationHow the school is defined[09:45] - STUDENTS SHARE WHY THEY DECIDED TO JOINCoding school vs. university for high school graduatesJumping into coding from a different careerCombining Kood with full-time job[15:40] - LEARNING TO CODE CAN BE A CAREER CHANGEVarious backgrounds and previous experiencesAll ages welcome above 18Multiple coding languages and platformsSpeed of studies[19:05] -  LIFE OF A STUDENT AT KOODTeacherless studiesReal-life like study processMatching of flexible schedules between studentsCampus atmosphere[23:45] - HOW TO GET INTO KOODFirst step - game/testSecond step - 3 weeks selection springPersonality fitDemand for women and international students[28:45] - WHY THE SCHOOL IS FREESchool is free for studentsStudents pay for food and accommodation40+partners pay the school to hire students at graduationPossible to work also not for the partnersExpected salary for graduates[32:50] - HOW SOON CAN YOU CODE SOMETHINGGetting to practical tasks from day 1Main mission and side questsEncouragement for other studentsReinventing yourself during increasing length of careers[39:00] - FUTURE OF KOOD AND ROLE OF ITS FOUNDERSExpanding in size and geographyContinuous support for regional developmentHow Karin got to become Co-Head of KoodFounder engagement - heart project[44:15] - PRACTICAL DETAILS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO APPLYWebsite: https://kood.techTo reach out to Karin use: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunnapas/Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Support for this episode comes from Venetor > https://www.venetor.co/ ===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness 

Martin Villig is a Co-Founder of Bolt, one of the most widely known Estonian unicorns valued at $4.75 Bn during the last investment round. Martin has been an entrepreneur for more than 20 years and is an integral part of the Estonian startup community. In recent years, he has been especially active in social impact projects with such initiatives as coding school kood/Johvi and the Good Deed Education Fund for solving acute problems in the education sector.In this episode we talk about Martin's entrepreneurship journey including its biggest highlight - Bolt - from origins to philosophy and culture to strategic decisions, scaling and attracting investments. We also discuss what role philanthropy and social impact plays in Martin's life and why and when other people should engage in such activities. Finally we talk about the Estonian tight-knit startup founders community and how it propels the next unicorn formation. The topics covered in this episode with Timestamps[01:15] - MARTIN's BUSINESS JOURNEY BEFORE BOLTStarting up in the ninetiesThe Skype touchTesting co-founders for vision, work ethic and risk tolerance[04:35] - ON THE ORIGINS OF BOLTStarting a company with your brotherLaunching in a space with big established playersInnovating in an age old industryRetaining the team[12:10] - ON DOING MORE WITH LESS & CULTURE OF FRUGALITYStruggling for investments early onDecision to expand in the Baltics before other countries abroadThe upside of not raising a lot initially - frugal cultureFrugal culture even post raising several hundred million[18:15] - ON UNDERESTIMATED  CHALLENGES OF SCALINGIt's a marathon not a sprintOn the quality of hiring and peopleRemaining customer-centricKeeping the product simple[21:50] - ON THE DIDI INVESTMENTThe benefits of a strategic investorWorking with a Chinese investor[25:00] -  ON THE SUPER APP QUESTSeparating Bolt FoodProbability of Bolt becoming a super-app[29:00] -  ON SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS & KOOD/JOHVIThe right time to start Projects Martin is involved inOn the mission of coding school kood/JohviHow soon you can learn coding and make an impact[40:40] – ON THE VALUE OF THE ESTONIAN STARTUP COMMUNITYWhat went right initiallyImpact of the Founders societyHiring from abroad vs. poaching from other founders[47:00] - ADVICE TO YOUNGER SELFA few pieces of practical advice for young foundersImportance of bringing value to BalticsJoining  the Founders pledgeTo reach out to Martin use:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waldec/ Website: https://martinvillig.com/ Find out more on https://www.pursuitofscrappiness.co/ Support for this episode comes from Nexpay > https://paynexpay.com/Support for this episode comes from Venetor > https://www.venetor.co/ ===See the video content exclusively on Linkedin > https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursuit-of-scrappiness/ Questions/suggestions? Join our Telegram group > https://t.me/pursuitofscrappiness The full interview with Martin is available NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts  

Uue hooaja avame äärmiselt eriliselt ja kõrgelennuliselt – külas on meil Bolti asutaja Martin Villig isiklikult! Martin on ühe Euroopa kõige hinnatuma ettevõtte – Bolti – asutaja. Hingelt on ta alati olnud inimene, kes tahab ise midagi teha nii ettevõtlusmaastikul kui ka ühiskondlikus elus. Juba 6. klassis pidas Martin kodus poodi ja otsis võimalusi, kuidas ühiskonda panustada. Martin on loonud erinevaid ettevõtteid ja töötanud nii Skypes kui ka Tallinna Börsil. Tänaseks on Martin olnud juba üle 20 aasta ettevõtja. Koostöös vennaga on nad asutanud transpordiplatvormi Bolt, vana nimega Taxify. Ettevõte on aktiivne 30 riigis ja omab üle 25 miljoni kliendi. „Meie eelis on see, et Eesti on nii väike. Ükskõik, kellega sa rääkida tahad, on ühe-kahe telefoni kõne kaugusel.“ „Pigem anna vähem lubadusi ja pea nendest kinni. Suhtu teistesse viisakuse ja austusega.“ Tänases saates: Kust tuleb Martini ettevõtlikkus? 06:07 Mida Martin soovitab noortele, kes ei tea, mida nad teha tahavad? 22:18 Missugune on inspireeriv juht? 39:14 Tööst Skypes. 41:55 Kust tuli mõte teha oma startup? 43:30 Taxify algus. 48:10 Kust sai Garage48 alguse? 56:00 Kuidas tulla toime vaimselt, kui ettevõte läheb pankrotti? 1:00:00 Soovitused alustavale ettevõtjale. 1:11:10 Kuidas hoida kasvava ettevõtte kultuuri? 1:26:43 Mis on Bolti tulevikuplaan? 1:32:23 Kuidas on Bolti kasv mõjutanud Martini elatustaset? 1:39:35 Kui palju läheb miljoni suurusest investeeringust ettevõtte omanikele? 1:44:10 Mis tunnet tekitab 100 miljonit? 1:45:22 Kas raha kasvuga kaovad mured? 1:46:44 „Raha loob teatud vabadusi, aga ainult selle nimel mina ja meie pere ei ela.“ Hea kuulaja! Kui Sul on meile või Martinile küsimusi/ettepanekuid, siis võta julgelt ühendust Facebookis või kirjuta indrek@hakkametegutsema.ee. Hoia end meie tegemistega kursis ja jälgi meid ka Instagramis!

LHV ettevõtete panganduse juht Indrek Nuume kutsus stuudiosse Eesti ühe edukaima idufirma Bolti kaasasutaja Martin Villigu. Kuue aastaga on Bolt jõudnud 100 linna rohkem kui 30 riigis. Tänu kiirele kasvule on Boltil tänaseks 25 miljonit tavakasutajat ja üle poole miljoni autojuhi, sõite tehakse aastas rohkem kui 1,2 miljardi euro eest. Kuidas kiiresti kasvavat ettevõtet juhtida ja millised on väljakutsed? Kuidas sättida uusi plaane? Vastuse saab ka küsimus, miks on Eesti hea idufirmade maa.

Startup in Estonia is a podcast where we discuss different pillars of a successful startup ecosystem by showcasing examples from Estonia. In the second season, we take a deeper dive into verticals of startups such as Educational Technology, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Financial Technologies, Talent/HR and more. In the third episode, we are focusing on the future of mobility, covering the topic with Martin Villig, the co-founder of Bolt (formerly Taxify) and Ardo Reinsalu, the CEO and co-founder of Stigo. Ardo Reinsalu is the CEO and co-founder of Stigo, a B2B scooter share company. Stigo has also launched the world fastest folding electric scooter and is leading the last-mile transportation development. Ardo's previous experience includes management of high-tech and med-tech companies. Martin Villig is the co-founder of Bolt (formerly Taxify), leading ride-hailing platform in 100+ cities in 30 countries across Europe and Africa with over 25M passengers and 500K drivers. Martin has 20+ years of experience, either founding and working with software and internet related businesses (eg: Nasdaq Stock Exchange, Skype and Fortumo) and he is the co-founder of Estonian Startup Leaders Club and Garage48 Foundation. The podcast is hosted by Joao Rei.

This week, Natalie Novick and Andrii Degeler discuss the freshly approved Copyright Directive, the new €1.49 billion fine for Google, the concept of cloud kitchen, and much more. We’ve also prepared an interview with Martin Villig, co-founder of Bolt, formerly known as Taxify. Check out the full show notes on Tech.eu: https://tech.eu/news/podcast-111-cloud-kitchen-google-fine-copyright-directive-martin-villig-bolt-taxify For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Seekordse Elu loomingu podcasti külaline on Taxify kaasasutaja Martin Villig, kes on olnud 20 aastat ettevõtja. Martin ja tema vend Margus Villig valiti 2018 aasta ettevõtjateks. Nende loodud ettevõtte Taxify meeskonnas on 500 inimest, nende rakendust kasutavad 500 000 juhti ja 10 miljonit kasutajat üle maailma. Martini esimesed ettevõtluskogemused pärinevad keskkooliaastatest, kus tegi sõpradega kodulehekülgi, andis välja eralehte ja korraldasid diskosid. Kui varem proovis ta korraga mitut erinevat ettevõtet käivitada, siis 2013. aastal Taxify asutamisel otsustas kõigist teistest ettevõtmistest ja vabatahtlikest tegevustest loobuda ja pühenduda täielikult Taxify arendamisele. Selline ühe asja korraga tegemine on aidanud oluliselt paremini keskenduda. Nüüd, kui on hakanud tekkima Taxify kõrvalt ajavaru, aitab Startupi Juhtide klubis asju korraldada ning Eesti startupide rahastuse tabelit koordineerida. Tõenäoliselt Skypes töötatud aastad vormisid Martinis seda julgust, et Taxify näol on võimalik ehitada midagi ülemaailmselt võimsat, mitte lihtsalt kohalikku taksoäppi. Skypes võis hommikul tulla tiimiliikmel hea idee edasiarenduseks, pärastlõunaks oli see valmis progetud ja õhtuks kasutas seda funktsiooni enam kui 10 tuhat inimest. Kiirus, mastaap, asjade ära tegemine oli silmiavav ja julgust süstiv. Martini noorem vend Markus võttis keskkoolist kaasa enda väitlusoskuse ja pealehakkamise ning juba 19-aastasena kaasasutas Taxify. Tema tugevuseks on ka võimekus hästi ratsionaalselt mõelda - suutlikkus kaine ja loogilise mõistlikkusega asjadesse suhtuda ning enda seisukohti argumenteerida. Madalseisudest aitab saada üle usk sellesse, et Taxifys tehakse õiget asja - see on suur turg, transpordis on palju asju valesti ja nad on veendunud, et saab teha paremini. Ettevõtte loomisel valida idee, mis lahendab suurt ja olulist probleemi, mis vajab lahendamist ka aastate pärast. Taxify alguspäevadel käisid Martin ja Markus õhtuti taksojuhtidele enda lahendusest rääkimas või käisid jalgrattaga Lasnamäel ja pani kõigile takso plafooniga autodele kojamehe vahele visiitkaardi pakkumisega. Ehk mida kõike vähegi sai väheste vahenditega teha, et uusi juhte saada. Paljud ütlesid, et sellist asja on proovitud ja poisid pole takso valdkonnaga kursis ning sellest ei tule midagi välja. Samas 10% oli nõus proovima. Ratsionaalselt mõtlemine aitas "mitte solvuda" äraütlejate tõttu. Kui Taxify Tallinnas alustas, siis Uber oli alles USA-s tegutsemas ning Euroopas oli üldse paar taksoäppi mõnedes linnades. Alguses planeerisid nad Tallinna ja Baltikumi sihtgrupina. Püüdes saada siin asja käima, polnud neil aega muretseda, et kunagi tuleb suuremate ettevõtetega Pariisis rinda pista. Hiljem kui Uber oli suuremaks kasvanud ja miljardeid dollareid investeeringuid saanud, siis läks raskemaks investorite raha kaasamine. Kui tahad kasvada, aga Sulle ei taheta investorite poolt raha anda, siis tuleb olla lihtsalt leidlik, kuidas vähesemate vahendite toel kasvada (kuni investorid on Sinu ettevõtesse juurde investeerima). Taxify tiim hakkas taksoäri vaatama hoopis teisest vaatenurgast - kuidas optimeerida juhid sõitma nendele tundidele, kui reisijad tahavad sõita. Ehk mitte üritada olemasolevasse ärisse siseneda ja seda paremini teha, vaid vaadata värske pilguga "miks nii" tehakse ning märgata hoopis uusi võimalusi ja seda, mis kliendi jaoks on päriselt oluline. Martin püüab praegu optimeerida enda töö nutikust ja tulemuslikkust. Et olulised asjad saaksid tehtud ja väheolulised asjad ei võtaks palju aega ära. Ühtlasi, et pereisana olla enda laste jaoks eeskujuks, nutitelefon kodus korvi panna ja rohkem koos looduses käia. Elu parimaks investeeringuks peab Martin enda abikaasa leidmist. Abikaasa, kes mõistab, on kannatlik ja keerulistel aegadel toetav.

Eesti on idufirmade maa. Kuid selleks, et need firmad töötada saaksid, vajavad nad rahastust. Seda, kuidas idufirmad investeeringuid saavad ning mida rahaga pihta hakatakse, selgitavad stuudios Taxify kaasasutaja Martin Villig ning ingelinvestor ja EstBANi asutaja Ivar Siimar (fotol).Saate teises pooles annab tehnoloogiauudistest ülevaate Jakob Rosin. Saatejuht on Gregor Sibold. Kuulake 30. juunil kell 10.05.

Eesti on idufirmade maa. Kuid selleks, et need firmad töötada saaksid, vajavad nad rahastust. Seda, kuidas idufirmad investeeringuid saavad ning mida rahaga pihta hakatakse, selgitavad stuudios Taxify kaasasutaja Martin Villig ning ingelinvestor ja EstBANi asutaja Ivar Siimar (fotol).Saate teises pooles annab tehnoloogiauudistest ülevaate Jakob Rosin. Saatejuht on Gregor Sibold. Kuulake 30. juunil kell 10.05.

Taxify ja Garage48 asutajaliige Martin Villig avas Suvehommikus tagamaid, miks on ta valinud ettevõtja elustiili.