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🎙️ 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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    kood/Cast #10_2025 - Systems thinking, AI, and modern tech roles

    Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️ In this episode: ✅ Priit Kaasik, CTO and Co-Founder of Katana, shares his journey from building Estonia’s first e-government systems to leading large-scale transformations and offers sharp insights on AI, system thinking, and the future of software and building companies. ✅ Anton Urban, kood/Jõhvi alumnus and Security Engineer at Luminor, talks about finding his path from HVAC specialist to cybersecurity, the mindset //kood helped him build, and the story behind designing the new //kood coding school merch. ✅ Herman Õunapuu, Senior Product Engineer at //kood, walks us through the learning platform, product thinking, and how real students' and school needs influence how educational software is built. 🚀 Curious about the future of tech, AI, and learning by doing? Tune in and get inspired! 🔗 Learn more & apply: kood.tech 🔔 Subscribe for more stories! kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia Moderator: Priit Koff

    59 min

  2. 27/11/2025

    kood/Cast #9_2025 - Why Pipedrive has hired //kood graduates, hackathons and alumni stories

    Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️ In this episode:✅ Agur Jõgi, CTO of Pipedrive, shares why //kood graduates stand out in interviews and how AI is reshaping the role of junior developers.✅ kood/Jõhvi student Fred talks about building a defence logistics prototype during a 72-hour hackathon — and how it led to real interest from the Estonian Defence Forces.✅ Alumnus Lukas reflects on his journey from music to software engineering and how AI tools have become part of his everyday workflow. 🚀 Curious about the future of coding and tech careers? Tune in and get inspired!🔗 Learn more & apply: www.kood.tech🔔 Subscribe for more stories! kood/Cast soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music EstoniaModerator: Priit Koff

    1h 2m

  3. 26/09/2025

    kood/Cast #8_2025 – Empowering women to explore tech, AI in banking, and expanding tech education with kood/Järva

    Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️ In this episode: ✅ kood/Empower participants share two unique journeys — one exploring if coding is the right path, the other seeking to better understand and collaborate with her IT/product team.✅ Kaspar Tammist talks about the vision behind kood/Järva, a new campus designed to bring tech education beyond Estonia’s biggest cities.✅ Martti Praks from LHV dives into how the bank uses AI, why trust and regulation matter, and why problem-solving skills will always keep engineers in demand. 🚀 Ready to start your coding journey?🔗 Apply now: kood.tech  🎵 Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia🎤 Moderator: Priit Koff

    57 min

  4. 31/07/2025

    kood/Cast #7_2025 - Going global, from music to coding, and women in tech

    🎙 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. 🔗 Learn more & apply: kood.tech🔔 Subscribe for more tech stories! 🎵 kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia 🎙 Host: Priit Koff

    57 min

  5. 12/06/2025

    kood/Cast #6_2025 - How kood/Sisu got started, student life, and lessons from a lifelong coder

    🎙 In this episode of kood/Cast, we explore how kood/Sisu got started in Finland, hear real student stories, and dive into lessons from a lifelong coder. 👩‍💻 Laura Nykänen shares how local businesses built kood/Sisu to bring more tech talent to Eastern Finland. 🧑‍🎓 Giordano and Hanna, kood/Jõhvi students and Student Council member, talk about self-motivation, leadership, and the power of peer learning. 💻 Andres Kütt reflects on his coding journey from Soviet-era computers to Skype, and why deep problem-solving, teamwork, and curiosity still matter in the age of AI. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ Coding schools thrive on community, vision, and self-driven learning. ✔ Teamwork and soft skills are essential. ✔ AI is a tool, but real problem-solving is still human. 🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired! 🔗 Learn more & apply: kood.tech 🔔 Subscribe for more stories! kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia Moderator: Priit Koff

    1h 3m
  6. kood/Cast #5_2025 - Getting Hired in Tech, Student Stories, and AI's Influence on Tech Jobs

    13/05/2025

    kood/Cast #5_2025 - Getting Hired in Tech, Student Stories, and AI's Influence on Tech Jobs

    Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️In this episode: ✅ Kristina Korobova, Technical Recruiter at Bolt shares the insights into what recruiters are looking for when hiring tech talent ✅ kood/Jõhvi students Sören and Kati share their stories about why they chose to study coding and what it's like. ✅ Panel discussion from kood/JobFair on "Will AI take my job away?" 🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired! 🔗 Learn more & apply: kood.tech 🔔 Subscribe for more stories! kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia Moderator: Priit Koff

    1h 2m

  7. 31/03/2025

    kood/Cast #4_2025 - AI, coding in high schools and the future of learning

    Welcome to kood/Cast! In this episode of kood/Cast, we dive into the future of AI in software development with Joosep Simm and Kaido Koort, authors of a beginner-friendly ebook on AI coding. Their key message? AI won’t replace developers—it will empower them.We also talk to Kaarel Rundu (Tallinn Education Board) and Maive Merkulova (Tallinn German Gymnasium) about an exciting initiative bringing programming into high schools. And Grete Arro, educational psychologist, breaks down how overcoming the fear of failure is key to lifelong learning.💡 Key takeaways:✔ AI is a tool, not a threat, to developers.✔ Schools are embracing coding education, but challenges remain.✔ Learning isn’t about avoiding mistakes—it’s about learning from them.🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired!🔗 Learn more & apply: www.kood.tech🔔 Subscribe for more stories!kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music EstoniaModerator: Priit Koff

    1h 8m

  8. 18/02/2025

    kood/Cast #3_2025 – Coding in the Age of AI and More

    Welcome back to kood/Cast! 🎙️ In this episode: ✅ Rainer Sternfeld, co-founder of //kood, discusses the future of coding and the role of AI in tech education. ✅ Ukrainian graduates Elena and Olha share their inspiring journey from discovering kood/Jõhvi to successful tech careers. ✅ Highlights from the SEB Growth Corner panel on industry collaboration and peer learning at //kood. 🚀 Ready to dive into tech? Tune in and get inspired! 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.kood.tech kood/Cast Soundtrack: Sander Mölder x Black Cat White Cat Music Estonia Moderator: Priit Koff

    53 min
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🎙️ 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.

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