Say ‘Tere’ to the dream team of kood/Võru!

If you thought the south of Estonia, the picturesque Võrumaa was just forests, lakes, and the best dialect in Estonia — think again. It’s also a home to two of very inspiring, community-driven tech advocates we’ve recently met. Meet Anneli and Annika, the powerhouse duo behind the brand-new kood/Võru location.

Yes, we’ve officially landed in Southern Estonia. And no, it’s not just a vacation spot — it’s a proper tech education hotspot. Soon!

Meet Anneli: the visionary with a farmhouse and a pop-up café

Anneli brings a healthy obsession with lifelong learning (and renovating century-old farmhouses). She’s already hard at work turning Võru into a hub for tech collaboration, digital transformation and magic that happens when people genuinely care about each other’s growth

“We’re not just building skills — we’re building a mindset, a community and a space where innovation feels natural,” declares Anneli. And she’s not doing it alone — her husband’s cooking in their family café while she’s out building a better future. Now that’s what we call full-stack family support.

Meet Annika: our alumni-turned-community-builder

Annika knows firsthand what it feels like to start from scratch and find your place in tech. A proud //kood graduate herself, she’s returning to her roots (literally and figuratively — she gardens, knits, and bakes sourdough bread) to grow something even bigger in Võru.

“For some people, kood/Võru might be the push they need to change their life. I want to help them realise they can do it – whatever it is,” says Annika. Annika’s all about helping others find their spark – whether they’re fresh out of high school, stuck in a boring job, or just curious about what tech can offer. She’s proof that you don’t need to be a stereotypical “developer type” to succeed in IT.

So… why Võru?

Good question! Beyond the peaceful, distraction-free vibes, Võru is exactly the kind of place where new ideas can grow without the noise of bigger cities. Want to reinvent your career without sacrificing your sanity? Võru is your chance to go heads-down, hearts-open and hands-o

Want to join kood/Võru?

Here’s the deal:

• No teachers. No lectures. No previous experience needed. 
• Just you, your curiosity and a network of peers to learn with.
• A safe space to fail, try again and succeed in your own weird, wonderful way.

Applications are open a few times a year, and the journey starts with an online test. If you’re into problem-solving or just want to prove to yourself that you can do things — this is your sign.

👉 Apply now at kood.tech Yes, we accept humans from all over Estonia. Also Latvians.

Final words from the Võru duo?

“There’s always a solution. The most important thing is curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to solve problems – the rest is doable.”
– Annika & Anneli, the dynamic duo helping Southern Estonia go full tech-mode