Estonia may be a small country, but when it comes to technology, it's a giant!
It has a population of just 1.3 million but produces more start-ups per capita than any other country in Europe! Right on the edge of Europe, halfway between Stockholm and St. Petersburg, the country that created Skype a decade ago continues to be a hotbed of entrepreneurs and innovation!
Examples of technology companies in Estonia include Fitsme, a virtual fitting room for online clothing retailers that was later sold to a large Japanese company, and Creative Mobile, a company that creates free games for mobile platforms.
Also, Playtech, one of the largest providers of online gambling software, originates from Estonia, as does Fortumo, a company that provides various mobile payment solutions in 95 countries.
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The good thing about Estonia compared to Silicon Valley is that there you can contact any person from the start-up scene almost at any time and it is very easy to find their email and number and they usually answer you immediately. Unlike in Silicon Valley, things are not so easy since you usually have to have someone you know put you in touch and even then their secretary will usually answer you and not the person himself. Of course, communication is easier in Estonia but in Silicon Valley you will find people with more experience.
Thanks to e-government and e-residency, it is incredibly easy to start a new business in Estonia and you can find free Wi-Fi almost everywhere! On the other hand, in Silicon Valley this is not the case and you have to search a bit to find Wi-Fi!
The country also offers many free seminars, networking events, and almost every university has its own incubator in which anyone can participate.
So if you're looking for a career in technology but don't want to leave Europe, Estonia is the place for you!
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