About grid.online
Orchestrating Last-Mile Logistics
grid.online operates a neutral API layer for last-mile delivery capacity, connecting enterprise clients with courier networks across the Czech Republic. The company experienced explosive growth during 2025 — scaling their courier network 5x in just two months while shipment volumes grew 10x. Their technology-first approach combines algorithmic pricing with logistics workflow automation, enabling real-time optimization of pricing, routes, and customer satisfaction.
The Challenge
Enterprise Demands, Startup Resources
Fragmented Data Sources
Operational data scattered across MongoDB, Google Sheets, accounting systems, and various APIs — all needing integration for unified reporting.
Speed Imperative
Business decisions couldn't wait for lengthy development cycles. New analytics requests needed two-hour turnaround, not two-week sprints.
Technical Complexity
Advanced requirements like route optimization algorithms, cluster analysis for outlier detection, and automated map generation — far beyond standard BI tools.
One-Person Team
Single data professional to design, build, and maintain everything from ETL pipelines to executive dashboards to customer portals.
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Josef Pithart
Head of Business Intelligence at grid.online
The Solution
Flexibility Over Features
Flexible Integrations Without Changing Tools
Seamless connections to Slack, Gmail, Streamlit, Power BI, and various APIs enabled complete workflow automation without custom middleware. One platform serves operations, finance, sales, and customers.
Native Python for Advanced Analytics
Route optimization algorithms, geographic cluster analysis, and automated HTML map generation — all running in Keboola's Python environment without infrastructure overhead or DevOps dependencies.
Rapid Prototyping Environment
New business logic gets tested in Keboola for weeks or months before deciding whether to build permanently into the backend. Faster iteration, lower risk.
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Josef Pithart
Head of Business Intelligence at grid.online
The Impact
From Solo Operation to Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
At 700 credits per month, the ROI is clear. grid.online demonstrates that enterprise-grade data capabilities don’t require enterprise-sized teams.
400+ business metrics across 41 tables
Josef Pithart manages the entire data operation solo — from ETL pipelines to executive dashboards.
Automated dynamic pricing with visual maps
Real-time delivery monitoring, comprehensive financial reporting, and customer-facing analytics portals.
Monthly close: from days to one button
The finance project transforms the monthly close from days of manual work into a one-button orchestration — all investor and board reports refresh automatically.
