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Taavi Kotka

Founder of KOOS.io

Tallinn, Harjumaa

Overview 

Taavi Kotka is the first CIO of Estonia and was nominated as one of the Top 20 Brightest Business Minds in Northern Europe in 2016. He is currently serving as the Head of Jio Research Center in Estonia and is the Founder and CEO of KOOS.io, showcasing expertise in software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership, with a strong investment portfolio in various sectors like FinTech and TransportationTech.

Work Experience 

  • CEO & Co-Founder

    2022 - Current

    KOOS.io helps companies grow by letting people, who contribute to a business, earn a stake in it – with the potential for greater future returns and without changing the cap table. KOOS.io allows a new type of business model to form, where the community can earn a significant stake in a company, while these companies benefit from engaged contributors.

  • Head of Jio Research Center in Estonia

    2018

  • Founder

    2017

    Building a digital society is challenging, but you're not alone. Proud Engineers is dedicated to driving digital transformation globally by being your partner in innovation, strategy, and governance. Whether you're launching new systems or navigating through existing ones to enhance your digital journey, we're here to help. We offer a range of services from digital readiness assessments to in-depth, continuous consultancy support.

  • Head of Estonian e-residency program council

    2014

    To increase Estonian population from 1,3 million to 10+ million by 2025 https://taavikotka.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/10-million-e-estonians-by-2025/

  • Special Advisor to Vice President Andrus Ansip

    2015 - 2018

    To advise the Vice-President on Digital Single Market issues and on e-governance in particular. http://ec.europa.eu/civil_service/about/who/sa_en.htm

  • expert committee member (advisory board to seed and follow-up investments)

    2014 - 2018

    Reviewing, evaluating and advising/approving investments into early stage and start-up businesses. SmartCap is investment manager or state-owned Estonian Development Fund.

  • Deputy Secretary General - ICT

    2013 - 2017

  • Owner, Member of the Board

    2011 - 2012

  • Owner, CEO

    2006 - 2011

  • Owner, Chief Development Officer

    2000 - 2006

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