Three decades after gaining independence from the Soviet Union, Estonia is a nation transformed. Today, the country is known around the world as a startup hub, with numerous local billion-dollar companies including Wise, Veriff, and Bolt. More impressive are Estonia’s pioneering efforts in e-government. With 99% of government services digitalized and accessible online, citizens can vote via computer and file their taxes online in minutes, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance and automate government services long predates ChatGPT.

Drawing on his experience as a former official for the Republic of Estonia, Burke offers unique insight into the country’s rapid rise as a tech and e-government powerhouse since the turn of the century. From the founding of Skype to the future of the e-state, he unveils the tactics and stories behind Estonia’s spectacular journey—after years of Soviet occupation and mismanagement to global tech leadership. For those hoping to learn from Estonia’s incredible journey, Burke offers insights into the government’s use of AI, its creation of a digital society, and its cultivation of a culture driving public-sector creativity and innovation.

With insights into the government’s use of AI, creation of a digital society, and cultivation of a culture that drives public sector creativity and innovation, Rebooting a Nation is an informative and entertaining masterclass in Estonia’s modern history.