e-⁠residency’s new managing director is bringing island ingenuity to our digital nation

Liina Vahtras grew up on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa.

Both for Estonia and for Liina Vahtras.

A capital education

Liina was Chief of Staff for a little over a year at Tuum. But change was in the air. In the spring of this year, e-⁠Residency came knocking.

"For me, it's a step up," says Liina of her new role. "I have never held a leadership position at this level."

"These markets are so huge." Liina says, "And they really offer an alternative business solution there for entrepreneurs looking to expand into the EU."

"These two initiatives are now more important than they were before, due to recent developments," says Liina,

The program will also work to improve business banking access, and to tackle the area of taxation when doing business across borders.

Reading helps to slow down time, Liina says, as does returning to Hiiumaa, where she grew up.

"Everything and everyone becomes more relaxed and laid back there," she said of the island.