In “Digital Nation – Lessons from Estonia,” Andrei Korobeinik explores how Estonia became one of the world’s most digitally advanced societies. From e-governance and online voting to seamless digital identities, he reveals the principles that enabled Estonia to build trust, transparency, and efficiency through technology. Korobeinik shares key lessons on innovation, data security, and citizen empowerment — showing how any nation can use digital tools not just for convenience, but to strengthen democracy and improve quality of life. Andrei Korobeinik is an Estonian tech entrepreneur, computer programmer, and former Member of Parliament. He is best known as the founder of Rate.ee, one of Estonia’s earliest and most influential social networking platforms, which became a cultural phenomenon in the early 2000s.Bridging technology and public service, Korobeinik brought a digital-first mindset to politics during his time in the Estonian Parliament, focusing on innovation policy, e-governance, and the digital economy. His unique perspective as both a developer and policymaker has positioned him as a forward-thinking voice on the role of technology in shaping modern societies.Korobeinik continues to work at the intersection of entrepreneurship and civic engagement, advocating for digital transformation, youth innovation, and open internet values. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx