Martin's daily cycling and discovery of cargo bikes
Martin was recently interviewed about his daily cycling habits, cargo bikes testing and why I stopped driving a car to work?
I move daily on bike and try to improve our cities to be more people friendly. I try to empower Estonian education system via innovative projects. I enjoy mentoring young entrepreneurs and make the world better by helping others and doing good.
Martin invested to Praktikal - an EdTech making learning physics more engaging
Martin and Good Deed Education fund invested into Praktikal, Estonian EdTech company building platform and affordable tools for physics teachers to make learning more engaging, practical and fun.
Martin received "ecosystem award" 2021 from EstBan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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!