🎙 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