Episode
Joel Burke on E-Governance and the Rise of Estonia
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- Charter Cities Podcast
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- Aug 13, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 3149
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Summary
In this conversation, Joel Burke and Carl Peterson discuss the remarkable transformation of Estonia into a leader in digital governance. They explore Estonia's journey from post-Soviet struggles to becoming a hub for tech innovation, including the rise of companies like Skype. Joel shares insights on Estonia's e-governance initiatives, the e-residency program, and the importance of cybersecurity following the Web War I incident. The discussion also highlights lessons learned for other nations and the inspiration behind Joel's book, 'Rebooting a Nation.'