Estonia’s startup sector has enjoyed international success over the years, but lately there’s a sense that the ecosystem needs a refresh. Much of the earlier success came from those who dared to take the first step – to venture into the unknown, take risks, and believe in their ideas. Today, we urgently need that same courage again, so the next wave of startup success stories can rise.
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The Estonian startup KindelAI, co-founded by TalTech alumnus Andrei Aksjonov, believes the era of mechanics fumbling in the dark under the hood is coming to an end. KindelAI is developing a car diagnostics solution where decisions are no longer based on gut feeling but on data-driven artificial intelligence.
The Estonian startup landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by emerging technological directions and trends. Anne-Liisa Elbrecht, Head of the Tehnopol Startup Incubator, shared her thoughts on the current state of Estonian startups, the challenges they face, and their future prospects.