Executive Chairman @thorgate / tech projects, gifted individuals, leadership, management, hospitality, seed VC
Joined November 2008
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15 May 2025
Estonia shouldn’t stop at being a startup hub. It’s time to become the HQ capital of Europe.
This isn’t just about tech or business—it’s about national security and global relevance.
We have what it takes. Let’s play to win.
🇪🇪 👉 epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120377…
#Estonia
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6 Oct 2022
Listened to Pacino 'Any Given Sunday'. Have to quote good advice that sure applies to #startups facing upcoming crisis: We can climb outta hell… one inch at a time! ...The inches we need are everywhere around us. They’re in every break of the game, every minute, every second. :)
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16 Jun 2022
Great to be business traveling more often, happy taking a look at the up and coming innovation at STARTUPLAB in Oslo Science Park and yes, you should reach out to me :) #thorgate #waybiller #thorgateventures #thankful #startuplab #oslosciencepark #forskningsparken
15 Jun 2022
"Some founders think they can build a unicorn, but all they have are horse parts." Dan Gray
Made me smile, it's funny because it's true :)
Still, some investors just don't know how some parts actually work ;)
26 Aug 2020
Eestil on potentsiaali olla Euroopa peakontorite maa. Kohalikus keeles versioon kommentaarides.
Shared my vision about Estonia becoming the Delaware of Europe. Estonian version below. #DelawareofEurope #latitude59 #investinestonia
thorgate.eu/blog/estonia-del…
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26 Aug 2020
Are you scared of inefficiency and unnecessary losses during the #coronavirus crisis? We have put together a few tips and tricks to help you make transitioning your team to remote work efficient!
thorgate.eu/blog/covid-19-im…
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25 Jul 2019
15 Jul 2019
LeapIN has very exciting news for you: we've changed our name and we're launching a revolution > xolo.io/articles/xolo-launch! 😃🙌 We've successfully raised Series A funding, we're rebranding to @xolopreneur and we are launching a new product for freelancers.
4 Oct 2018
Starting new things is always hard, but so worth it. Python is a big corner stone for many futuristic technologies from big data, predictive tech to AI, we just plain need it. Thanks for the whole team for getting us of the ground, here is to PyCon 2019! #pyconestonia #thorgate
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Our design team lead Nikita Abramenkov talking about 2018 #designtrends , #UX and all kinds of other things 😎
Link:
lnkd.in/d7WcRna
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Made it to @aripaev_ee Gazelle company TOP list!
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CEO @raidopikkar and partner @meriloj are representing us at this beautiful event. Thank you @aripaev_ee!
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Gazelle company = increase in revenue and profits for at least 50% in the last three years.😎😎😎
#gasell2018 #thorgate
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Happy new year from all of us! 🎉 We wish you power and passion to reach your goals for 2018! #backtowork #digitalproducts #newyear
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"Life is about making an impact, not making an income." - Kevin Kruse #digitalproducts #motivation #design
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We built a cutting edge software solutions for Krah Pipes, an Estonian plastic pipes producer. #smartfactories #python #IoT #programming #Industry40
medium.com/thorgate/krah-pip…
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9 Sep 2017
Are you at #mwca17 next week and do you need help with ux/ui design or with python/django development? Contact me to schedule a meeting ;)
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19 May 2017
A simple proposal to create a system that works as short term motivation for entrepreneurs and long term for country wide increase in R&D x.com/thorgate/status/865180…
Our chaiman @raidopikkar suggests to lower social tax for companies that contribute to the R&D. #debate bit.ly/2ruBv0O
9 Mar 2017
If you're going to @DjangoConEurope, make sure to check out my CTO @rivolaks 's talk. #thorgate x.com/DjangoConEurope/status…
9 Mar 2017
Whether you use containers every day or not, you'll enjoy "Docker Lessons from Real-World Projects" by @rivolaks bit.ly/djangoconeurope-sched…
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3 Mar 2017
Was about time. Good job E-estonia! x.com/sikkut/status/83724282…
2 Mar 2017
Self-driving vehicle developers are welcome to #eEstonia now - test your tech in real business or public services mkm.ee/en/news/estonia-allow…
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1 Feb 2017
Proud of my CTO #thorgate x.com/rivolaks/status/826708…
Proud to be one of the Guest Stars at @DjangoConEurope 2017, talking about Docker and Django. See you in Florence! 2017.djangocon.eu/programme/
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23 Jan 2017
True leadership is not putting yourself first short term, put making sure you do that long term and that means compromises along the way. x.com/carlbildt/status/82325…
22 Jan 2017
Three reasons to be alarmed by Trump's inaugural address. My take in @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/news/glob…
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