Taavi Kotka
Founder of KOOS.io
Tallinn, Harjumaa
Overview
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