Joel Burke
Author of the book Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government and the Startup Revolution. An American who worked with the Estonian government.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 36min
What America can learn from the rebooting of Estonia
Joel Burke, author and e-residency project leader in Estonia, discusses the remarkable transformation of his homeland from Soviet occupation to a digital powerhouse. He reveals how Estonia's innovative e-government promotes both privacy and efficiency, outperforming many nations. The conversation explores Skype's pivotal role, the balance between tech and privacy, and how Estonia's example can inspire U.S. policies. Burke also highlights the importance of national identity and the cultural shifts necessary for successful digital governance.
Jun 12, 2025 • 46min
What Can We Learn From Estonia?
Joel Burke, an expert on Estonia's digital transformation and author of 'Rebooting a Nation', discusses the country's revolutionary e-government model. He reveals how Estonia enables citizens to manage their bureaucratic tasks online efficiently. The conversation highlights Estonia's remarkable post-Soviet renaissance, the innovative technologies behind its e-government, and how this model could inspire changes in Western governance. Privacy, transparency, and the balance of data centralization are also key themes, offering valuable insights for improving governmental processes.
