Startup Embassy: Estonia’s Digital Playground

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Get ready for an immersive experience at the “Startup Embassy: Estonia’s Digital Playground“.
The event will occur in the Estonian Ambassador’s Residence in London on December 6th, 2023, starting at 5:30 PM. Join us for an evening of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as we delve into the vibrant world of Estonia’s startup scene.

In the heart of London, Startup Embassy invites you to uncover Estonia’s boundless potential and possibilities.

Whether you are a visionary entrepreneur looking to take your new startup to new heights while maintaining a high quality of life or a talent seeking an environment where your career can thrive, this event is for you.

You bring your dreams and vision; we will provide you with the insights and connections you need to make your dreams come true.

The people you’ll meet:

• Viljar Lubi, Estonian Ambassador to the United Kingdom
• Kaspar Korjus, co-founder of Pactum
  Kaspar Korjus was the founding Managing Director of Estonia e-Residency from 2014-2019. He has assisted governments worldwide to become digital and borderless. In 2019, he co-founded Pactum, an AI-based tool for automating business negotiations. He is on the Forbes Estonia ’30 under 30′ number 1 in the Technology and Finance column.
• Carlos Paniagua, co-founder of Glia
  Carlos Paniagua is the co-founder and CTO of Glia, a leading digital customer service provider and Estonia’s 10th unicorn. Born in Guatemala, Carlos has spent a third of his life in Estonia, where he is also currently residing and running the technical team of Glia. The rest of the Glia team is based in the US. Carlos’s presence in Estonia proves that foreign investor’s role in the Estonian economy and society must not be underestimated.
• Kristel Kruustük, co-founder of Testlio
  Kristel Kruustük is the Founder and Board Director of Testlio. She is deeply passionate about software testing and entrepreneurship and is driven to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry. She is also a big advocate of finding harmony in one’s life and promotes diversity and female leadership in the startup ecosystem.
• Taavi Kotka, founder of Koos
  Estonia’s first Chief Information Officer, led the nation’s digital revolution in 2013. Pioneering ‘e-Estonia’ and innovative concepts, such as E-Residency, he earned acclaim as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Today, as CEO of KOOS, he continues shaping the digital landscape, enabling communities to share in the success of beloved companies through virtual shares.
• Chris Shirley, Founder of Haus of Hiatus
  Chris Shirley, a former Royal Marines officer and advisor to the BBC. He has been in Estonia for over a year and is on his second Estonian Digital Nomad visa. Travelled in over 60 countries, he is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Guinness World Record holder from across the Atlantic Ocean, and a Marathon des Sables finisher. ‘Haus of Hiatus’ is a digital studio that he founded. It designs and amplifies startups, scale-ups and special projects around the world.Come and meet the Estonian government, startup leaders and key players and dance to some funky Estonian music!

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RSVP by 5th of December. Please note that we will send you a confirmation and details about the venue by 5th of December. You will need an ID to enter.

Startup Estonia connects and supports Estonian startups and develops the sectoral ecosystem. The Estonian Business and Innovation Agency implements the Startup Estonia program. SmartCap implements the activities of the Startup Estonia research accelerator. The Startup Estonia program (project number EU50651) is financed from the resources of the European Regional Development Fund.