Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️
In this episode:
✅ kood/Empower participants share two unique journeys — one exploring if coding is the right path, the other seeking to better understand and collaborate with her IT/product team.
✅ Kaspar Tammist talks about the vision behind kood/Järva, a new campus designed to bring tech education beyond Estonia’s biggest cities.
✅ Martti Praks from LHV dives into how the bank uses AI, why trust and regulation matter, and why problem-solving skills will always keep engineers in demand.
🚀 Ready to start your coding journey?
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🎵 Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia
🎤 Moderator: Priit Koff
🎙 In this episode of kood/Cast, we explore how //kood is scaling its mission to make coding education accessible across Estonia and beyond. Hear an alumnus' journey from music to coding, along with insights on hiring, mentorship, and why we need more women in tech.
🌍 Lauri Haav, CEO of //kood, talks about launching new campuses in Võru, Paide, and pilot projects in Ukraine and Kenya.
🧑💻 Joosep Serva, kood/Jõhvi alumnus and AI engineer at LHV, shares his journey from professional musician to building AI tools.
👩💼 Merilin Lupp, Head of IT at Ericsson Estonia and co-founder of Womente, shares her thoughts on recruiting, why we need more women in tech, and a bit about her role at Womente, where she coaches and mentors aspiring women and men in tech.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ Education doesn’t need walls; IT-education is growing in Estonia, Ukraine, and Kenya.
✔ Coding is for everyone, regardless of background or age.
✔ AI is powerful, but it doesn’t replace human judgment. Real problem-solving still depends on context, collaboration, and communication.
✔ Diversity isn’t just a value, it’s a strategy for building stronger tech teams.
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🎵 kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia
🎙 Host: Priit Koff
🎙 In this episode of kood/Cast, we explore how kood/Sisu got started in Finland, hear real student stories, and dive into lessons from a lifelong coder.
👩💻 Laura Nykänen shares how local businesses built kood/Sisu to bring more tech talent to Eastern Finland.
🧑🎓 Giordano and Hanna, kood/Jõhvi students and Student Council member, talk about self-motivation, leadership, and the power of peer learning.
💻 Andres Kütt reflects on his coding journey from Soviet-era computers to Skype, and why deep problem-solving, teamwork, and curiosity still matter in the age of AI.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔ Coding schools thrive on community, vision, and self-driven learning.
✔ Teamwork and soft skills are essential.
✔ AI is a tool, but real problem-solving is still human.
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kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia
Moderator: Priit Koff
Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️In this episode:
✅ Kristina Korobova, Technical Recruiter at Bolt shares the insights into what recruiters are looking for when hiring tech talent
✅ kood/Jõhvi students Sören and Kati share their stories about why they chose to study coding and what it's like.
✅ Panel discussion from kood/JobFair on "Will AI take my job away?"
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Moderator: Priit Koff
Welcome to kood/Cast! In this episode of kood/Cast, we dive into the future of AI in software development with Joosep Simm and Kaido Koort, authors of a beginner-friendly ebook on AI coding. Their key message? AI won’t replace developers—it will empower them.We also talk to Kaarel Rundu (Tallinn Education Board) and Maive Merkulova (Tallinn German Gymnasium) about an exciting initiative bringing programming into high schools. And Grete Arro, educational psychologist, breaks down how overcoming the fear of failure is key to lifelong learning.💡 Key takeaways:✔ AI is a tool, not a threat, to developers.✔ Schools are embracing coding education, but challenges remain.✔ Learning isn’t about avoiding mistakes—it’s about learning from them.🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired!🔗 Learn more & apply: www.kood.tech🔔 Subscribe for more stories!kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music EstoniaModerator: Priit Koff
Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️
In this episode:
✅ Rainer Sternfeld, co-founder of //kood, discusses the future of coding and the role of AI in tech education.
✅ Ukrainian graduates Elena and Olha share their inspiring journey from discovering kood/Jõhvi to successful tech careers.
✅ Highlights from the SEB Growth Corner panel on industry collaboration and peer learning at //kood.
🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired!
🔗 Learn more & apply: www.kood.tech
kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia
Moderator: Priit Koff
In this episode of kood/Cast, we dive into the world of coding education, innovation, and career transformation. Join host Priit Koff as he speaks with:
🚀 Lauri Haav (CEO of //kood) – Recaps 2024 and reveals what’s coming next in 2025
🎯 Jüri-Mikk Udam (Olympic athlete & Product Manager) – How peer learning enhances problem-solving skills
💡 Annika & Ekke (kood/Jõhvi alumni) – The reality of learning to code both on-campus and remotely
Tune in for insights on how to kickstart a career in tech, the impact of AI, and why peer learning is the future of education!
🎧 Listen now and explore more at www.kood.tech
Welcome to the relaunch of kood/Cast, where we bring you the stories, insights, and people shaping the future of tech education. 🎙️
In this episode:
🎧 Tune in for inspiration, insights, and a fresh look at the power of learning through doing.
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The new episode of kood/Cast is here! This time we focus on Batch 3 students who, after a trial period, finalized their decision to continue studying at kood/Jõhvi. Brew yourself a lovely cuppa, snuggle up in your cozy place, and let yourself on a journey where you’ll learn about deploying toasters to AWS, the intricacies of the Student Council, and an omelette recipe.
Podcast now has an email address where you can leave us your quips or cat pictures: koodcast@kood.tech
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In this episode, we talk with kood/Jõhvi's first graduates. We delve into the high points of the studies, the skills acquired and also explore some of the pitfalls that the students faced during the studies. Brew yourself a cup of coffee and join us for an insight into how it was to study at a one-of-a-kind programming school!—⬇️ Want to see and hear more? ⬇️👉 The podcast is up on YouTube & Google Podcasts👉 Check out our homepage www.kood.tech or write to us at info@kood.tech👉 You can also check us out on social media
This time the kood/Cast team came together to find out which opportunities does Ida-Virumaa, the most Russian speaking region in Estonia, offer to programmers and entrepreneurs. This episode is a special one since it was recorded in Russian and has the goal of introducing local people to the startup culture. Our guests are Anton Ossipovski (founder of OBJEKT in Narva), Elina Dubova (Startup Estonia representative) and Jegor Pechyorin (local startup enthusiast).
На этот раз команда "kood/cast" собралась, чтобы выяснить, какие возможности для программистов и предпринимателей таит в себе самый русскоязычный регион Эстонии. Этот эпизод особенный, так как он вышел на русском языке и ставит своей целью познакомить местных жителей с культурой стартапов. Мы пригласили Антона Оссиповксокого, Элину Дуби Егора, у которых есть большой опыт развития стартап-сообществ в Ида-Виру.
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This time we gathered three Sprinters (Kadri, Kevin and John) from the 2nd Selection Sprint of 2023 with the ambition to learn more about their background and first impressions of kood/Jõhvi.
The podcast is aimed for people who are already a part of kood/Jõhvi, wanting to be a part or just want to listen to something fun. Tune in and enjoy!
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We're back with a new episode and a new crew. Check it out!
In honor of International Women's Day, we dive into the tech industry from a women's perspective. Our guests include Karin (Head of School at kood/Jõhvi), Natalja (2nd batch student at kood/Jõhvi), Laura-Eliise (1st batch student at kood/Jõhvi) and Tiina (Data-Analyst Manager at Pipedrive)
The podcast is aimed for people who are already a part of kood/Jõhvi, wanting to be a part or just want to listen to something fun. Tune in and enjoy!
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In episode 4 we are having a chat with Märten Puust and Keiti Nurmbek - 2 kood/Jõhvi students who have finished their first year of studies and are already working in the field of IT. During the hour-long episode, they will recap the 1st year of kood/Jõhvi from the Sprints to everyday tasks and side events, then talk about finding a job in the field of IT and combining both kood/Jõhvi and a full-time job. At the end they go more in-depth about next ideas and ambitions!
This episode shows exactly how to process from coming to study, learning new skills together with your peers and finding a job in the process looks like.
Want to learn more about kood/Jõhvi? Head over to www.kood.tech
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[ENG] This is a special podcast in Russian for our Russian speaking audiences.
kood/Cast - get the inside scoop to the newest innovation in the Estonian education system. 🎙️
"kood/Jõhvi students talk about the school and studies." with Margarita Zahharova and Andres Sulg
Two students (Margarita Zahharova and Andres Sulg) of the new technology school kood/Jõhvi talk about their experience of applying to school, first experience of the three-week sprint of programming and emotions after it. They also talk about the first 6 months of studies and the first module of GO. They are interviewed by the hosts of the podcast, Siimon Härm and Mihkel Gering. Feel free to ask both guests and hosts some questions, we will try to answer them all.
[RU] Два студента (Margarita Zahharova и Andres Sulg) новой школы программирования Kood/Jõhvi рассказывают о своем опыте поступления, первом опыте трехнедельного спринта программирования и эмоциях после него. А так же про первые пол года обучения и о модуле языка программирования GO. У них берут интервью студенты и ведущие подкаста Siimon Härm и Mihkel Gering. Не стесняйтесь задавать вопросы гостям и ведущим в комментариях, попробуем ответить на все вопросы.
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In episode 2 we are having a chat with Sander Aul and Juan - 2 students interviewing 2 students! They talk about their background before kood/Jõhvi working on different small jobs, the road to the application process, the Selection Sprint experience, and the school life. They reminisce about one of their best summers during the 3-week Sprint, life and activities at school, holding everyday motivation. 💪
A great listen 👂for everyone who wants to know how kood/Jõhvi works and feels from the first Online Test until the start of school. 📈
And if you want to try out the challenge for yourself then know that applications are open! www.kood.tech
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kood/Cast - get the inside scoop to the newest innovation in the Estonian education system. 🎙️
In episode 1, we invited Marek Kiisa, an angel investor and one of the founders of kood/Jõhvi, to come and have a chat. We started with Marek's background, growing up in a family of motorbike rally stars, learning and working as an engineer, and making his way towards entrepreneurship and angel investing. In the second half, we go more in-depth about the concept of kood/Jõhvi, where it came from, and what is the long-term vision and goal of the school.
The podcast is aimed for people who are already a part of kood/Jõhvi, wanting to be a part or just want to listen to something fun. Have a look/listen!
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kood/Cast - get the inside scoop to the newest innovation in the Estonian education system. 🎙️
The one and only Podcast from the new IT School in Jõhvi. Today we will be talking about the admission process and the first three weeks of the Selection Sprint. We also touch a little bit on the question of how to feel about studying now and how the IT school is built. We are joined by kood/Jõhvi's Head of School Karin Künnapas.
The podcast is aimed for people who are already a part of kood/Jõhvi, wanting to be a part or just want to listen to something fun. Everyone is welcomed! ✨
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