Estonia's Crisis Management and Global Hackathon

The video discusses Estonia's response to a crisis through the 'Pack the Crisis' initiative, which involved a virtual hackathon. This event brought together government, NGOs, and startups to create innovative solutions like a chatbot for virus information and Share Force One, a platform for sharing workforce. The hackathon model expanded globally, fostering international collaboration. The video emphasizes the importance of diverse participation and highlights the potential for new businesses to emerge from these efforts.

What is the general atmosphere in Estonia regarding the current situation?

• Panic and confusion

• Calm and understanding

• Indifference

• Excitement

What is unique about the 'Pack the Crisis' initiative in Estonia?

• It is a solo effort by a single company

• It involves only the government

• It focuses solely on technological solutions

• It is a collaboration between government, NGOs, and startups

What was one of the key outcomes of the virtual hackathon in Estonia?

• A new social media platform

• A chatbot for virus information

• A gaming application

• A new video conferencing tool

What is the purpose of the Share Force One platform?

• To share social media content

• To share workforce between companies

• To share technological patents

• To share financial resources

How did the hackathon concept expand globally?

• By involving only European countries

• By writing a playbook and involving multiple countries

• By limiting participation to Estonia

• By focusing only on technological solutions

What role do governments play in the global hackathons?

• They are not involved at all

• They dictate the solutions to be implemented

• They provide financial support only

• They describe local challenges to be solved

What is the main motivation behind the hackathon efforts?

• To compete with other countries

• To promote a single company

• To save lives and foster collaboration

• To create a new social media trend

What potential outcome is expected from the hackathons?

• Creation of new social media platforms

• Launch of new businesses

• Development of new video games

• Increase in government regulations

Who are some of the key figures involved in supporting the hackathons?

• Local artists

• Political leaders

• Sports celebrities

• International investors and entrepreneurs

What is the significance of the prize money in the hackathons?

• It is a symbolic gesture with no real impact

• It is the main motivation for participants

• It attracts attention and encourages participation

• It is used to fund government projects