Mari-Liis Kitter

Co-Founder & VP of Growth, kood/Jõhvi

Role: Investigator

Site: CDL-Estonia

Stream: Digital Society

Mari-Liis Kitter is the Co-Founder of kood/Jõhvi, an innovative coding school in Estonia focused on transforming tech education by offering accessible, industry-driven training. With over 26 years of experience in communications and management, Mari-Liis brings a wealth of expertise to her work, from launching impactful educational initiatives to advising startups and scaleups at Miltton New Nordics.

At kood/Jõhvi, she is passionate about closing the skills gap in the tech sector and empowering diverse talent to join the digital workforce. Her approach reimagines traditional learning through hands-on, project-based methods that equip students for real-world challenges. Mari-Liis remains committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and advancing Estonia’s tech ecosystem.