kood/Cast
kood/Cast
Podcast Description
🎙️ kood/Cast: Where Coding Meets Conversation
Welcome to kood/Cast, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of //kood, where tech innovation, education, and personal growth collide.
Join our new host, Priit Koff, as he dives into the stories that shape our world - conversations with inspiring alumni, thought leaders in tech, industry partners, and current students who are challenging the status quo.
From life-changing career shifts to insights on the future of coding, kood/Cast is your gateway to the transformative power of peer-to-peer learning and the vibrant community of //kood.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes, including coding education, career development in tech, insights into AI's influence, and gender diversity in the technology sector. Episodes cover specific topics such as the transition from music to coding, recruitment insights from tech companies, the evolution of coding education, and initiatives to enhance inclusivity in tech, exemplified by the episode discussing the importance of women in tech and the expansion of coding education into high schools.
🎙️ kood/Cast: Where Coding Meets Conversation
Welcome to kood/Cast, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of //kood, where tech innovation, education, and personal growth collide.
Join our new host, Priit Koff, as he dives into the stories that shape our world – conversations with inspiring alumni, thought leaders in tech, industry partners, and current students who are challenging the status quo.
From life-changing career shifts to insights on the future of coding, kood/Cast is your gateway to the transformative power of peer-to-peer learning and the vibrant community of //kood.
🎙 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
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