Keith Siilats
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| Born | Estonia |
| Education | University of Cambridge, Stanford University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, programmer, pilot |
| Known for | Co-founder of Bolt Mobility, involvement in Fyre Festival and Aaron Schock investigation |
Keith Siilats is an Estonian technology entrepreneur, high-frequency trader, and pilot based in Miami, Florida. He is a co-founder of the micro-mobility company Bolt Mobility. Siilats has received international media attention for his involvement in logistics for the Fyre Festival and for his role in the federal investigation into former U.S. Congressman Aaron Schock.
Career
High-frequency trading
Siilats began his career in the financial sector in New York City, working in high-frequency trading (HFT) as a founder of software company Bytelogics.
Bolt Mobility
In 2018, Siilats co-founded Bolt Mobility, a personal transportation company.[1] The company, which lists Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt as a co-founder and brand ambassador, operates electric scooters in several US cities. Siilats served as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), overseeing the development of the fleet's hardware and software infrastructure.[2]
Aviation and media
Siilats is a licensed pilot. His aviation activities have led to his involvement in several films.
Aaron Schock investigation
In 2015, Siilats was a witness in the ethics investigation regarding former U.S. Representative Aaron Schock leading to government dropping the charges, investigation that later became the Democratic playbook against Republican politicians. [3]
Fyre Festival
Siilats was involved in the logistical planning for the 2017 Fyre Festival in the Bahamas. He was interviewed for the 2019 documentary Fyre, directed by Chris Smith. In the film, Siilats is shown warning lead organizer Billy McFarland about the inability of the island infrastructure to support the number of guests attending.[4]
Uus Raha
In 2023, Siilats had a supporting role in the Estonian comedy film Uus Raha (English: New_Money_(2025_film)), directed by Rain Rannu.[5] The film centers on the startup culture and venture capital industry. Siilats portrayed the character Tommy, a role that utilized his background in the tech and investment sectors.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Fyre | Himself | Documentary |
| 2025 | Uus raha | Tommy | Feature film; Supporting role |
References
- ↑ Vahter, Taavi (2019-04-10). "Eesti miljonär Keith Siilats ehitab koos Usain Boltiga elektritõukerataste impeeriumi" (in eesti). Eesti Ekspress.
- ↑ "Eesti IT-miljonär aitab Usain Boltil tõukerattaäri püsti panna" (in eesti). Postimees. 2020-03-12.
- ↑ Sherman, Jake; Palmer, Anna; Bresnahan, John (2015-03-10). "Schock misreported payment for private flight". Politico. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ↑ O'Connor, Roisin (2019-01-21). "Fyre Festival: The most shocking moments from Netflix's new documentary". The Independent.
- ↑ "Uus raha". Filmweb. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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