The Night It All Began
Bolt Identity was founded by a group of close friends from different walks of professional life—each bringing unique perspectives from tech, finance, and operations. The idea began with one of them, someone who had long observed the digital world’s growing pains and saw a clear need for a smarter, safer way forward. Drawn together by mutual respect and a shared ambition, the others joined him, combining their experiences to tackle a challenge they all believed in.
It all started on a starry night atop a rooftop—their house, their spark. As they looked out over the city, they couldn’t ignore the digital wild west unfolding around them: fake emails, stolen cards, ghost addresses. That’s when the thought hit—why not fight back? The first problem on their radar? How to make online signups secure without putting users through complex, intrusive KYC. They set out to solve it, blending simplicity with security from day one. No corporate suits, no basement beginnings—just an idea and a promise to build something that could make a difference. They set out to create a platform that would bring integrity back to the online world. Bolt Identity was born.
