Banking is broken. This small FinTech startup plans to fix itAs monolithic IT systems keep incumbent banks stuck in the past, one Estonian FinTech is getting ready to ride the next wave of digital finance.July 19, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
In a world of deepfakes, this billion-dollar startup wants you to trust AI-powered ID checksDeepfake technology poses significant challenges for consumer authentication and verification. One fast-growing startup hopes that AI can also be a solution.March 10, 2022 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
A state that pays software devs' tax bills? Here's how Latvia is aiming to lure startupsIn Baltic terms, Estonia may lead the pecking order in technology, but ambitious new tax initiatives show neighboring Latvia is breathing down its neck.February 14, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Startup powerhouse: Why Estonia needs more developers, tech talent in jobs boomEstonia's startups are racing to hire but they're plagued by a shortage of skilled tech labor.October 24, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
This tiny IoT startup thinks its networking tech can help spread smart lightingEstonian firm Thinnect is offering cloud-based intelligent controls for Internet of Things networks.July 17, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia's e-revolution rolls on: Now it's first in Europe with cross-border e-prescriptionsFinnish digital prescriptions are now valid in neighboring Estonia, thanks to an EU health data initiative.April 30, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
How this tiny Estonian company became a go-to light source for HollywoodEleven years ago brothers Kaur and Kaspar Kallas founded Digital Sputnik. Now their LED lighting is used on Hollywood blockbusters.August 15, 2018 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Why this startup thinks its supercapacitor tech is key to hybrid electric vehiclesSkeleton Technologies is investing millions to scale production of its patented curved graphene ultracapacitors.May 17, 2017 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Estonia's new e-residency security focus: 'You can't launder money with a digital ID'Instead of the goal of gaining 10 million e-residents by 2025, Estonia is now focusing on security and usability.July 9, 2019 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation
Back to work? Why your next office could be a soundproof podThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a radical re-imagining of work. One company believes the office of the future could be anywhere – from cafés to metro stations and other public spaces – and hopes its soundproof pods prove it.June 23, 2021 by Kalev Aasmae in Innovation