Andrus Kurvits
Member of the Steering Committee at AIRE (AI & Robotics Estonia)- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Estonian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship
CourseraAug, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AIRE (AI & Robotics Estonia)
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Estonia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of the Steering Committee
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Tartu Science Park
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Estonia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Present
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Business Development Manager
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May 2016 - Dec 2017
Tartu Science Park is a platform where start-ups are nurtured into global businesses. It is the first science park in the Baltics, founded in 1992. We have supported business innovation activities in the region by offering rental space and infrastructure, business support and incubation services for almost 30 years.In Tartu Science Park, you will have access to business development units such as S2B Launchpad, ESA BIC Estonia, SPARK Demo, Buildit Accelerator and an extensive network of mentors, and investors and other startup-minded people. Show less
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Contract Officer
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ESA BIC Estonia
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Estonia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Manager
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Nov 2017 - May 2022
ESA BIC Estonia is the 17th ESA Business Incubation Centre in Europe and the first one in the Baltic States. We help to transfer technology from space to non-space applications and supports 20 Estonian startups over 5 years to develop products for terrestrial use. ESA BIC Estonia Consortium consists of eight partners: Tartu Science Park, Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol, City of Tartu, City of Tallinn, University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu Observatory, and Kredex. ESA BIC Estonia is located in Tartu and Tallinn. Show less
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Co-Founder
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2019
DILESY is developing and selling affordable interactive learning system for early childhood education in high-growth EdTech industry. Most parents are struggling with question, how to create fun and playful learning environment at home? We help parents with interactive and fun learning system that children can play and learn by themselves or together with whole family. For us it is very important that studying is playful and fun. Therefore, our system is for learning basic skills and knowledge in fun way, supporting preparation for primary school and further learning. Show less
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Business Development Mentor
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
TCCI operates as the coordinator of creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia by providing creative industries related information and training, legal and economic consulting for creative entrepreneurs, as well as business incubation (and pre- and post- incubation) services. TCCI operates as the coordinator of creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia by providing creative industries related information and training, legal and economic consulting for creative entrepreneurs, as well as business incubation (and pre- and post- incubation) services.
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Visitret Displays LLC
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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International Business Development Manager
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
Breakthrough electronic display technology conceived by the inventor of electronic paper. The technology delivers paper-like sunlight readability, outdoor durability, zero/low power consumption and the large pixels required for public information displays. Breakthrough electronic display technology conceived by the inventor of electronic paper. The technology delivers paper-like sunlight readability, outdoor durability, zero/low power consumption and the large pixels required for public information displays.
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OÜ Freewill
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Tallinn/Tartu
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CEO
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Apr 2007 - Aug 2011
Managed the company during the recession and guiding it through changes in market conditions. Managed the company during the recession and guiding it through changes in market conditions.
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Swedbank
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Sweden
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales and Marketing Manager
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Jun 1995 - Feb 2007
Growed unsecured consumer loan portfolio and launched a first pre-calculated personal loan-offers via Internet bank with development team. Launched performance and talent management process for Hansapank office network managers, spearheaded by Bain & Co consulting firm. The results were reported directly to the executive director of Hansapank Estonia. And last but not least - launched defined contribution pension plan and secured results for Swedbank that exceeded expectations in southern Estonia. Show less
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Education
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TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
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Stanford University
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University of Tartu
Master of Arts (MA) -
Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences / Mainor