Vasilis Kostakis

Vasilis Kostakis's initiatives have impacted the fields of peer-to-peer (P2P) economy and sustainable development, bridging the gap between digital innovation and local manufacturing. As a Professor at TalTech in Estonia and a Faculty Associate at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center, he has dedicated his career to exploring the potential of digital commons to foster sustainable and equitable economic systems. At Harvard, Vasilis Kostakis delves into the creation of a sustainable economy that thrives on locally productive and digitally interconnected communities. His research interests lie at the intersection of P2P economy, local manufacturing, and digital commons, where he investigates how these elements can be harmonized to promote sustainability and resilience in economic systems. As the Founder of the P2P Lab, Vasilis Kostakis has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of how digital commons can be leveraged to support local manufacturing technologies. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating digital and physical production processes to create more sustainable and community-oriented economic models. Through his research and teaching, he continues to inspire a new generation of scholars and practitioners to rethink traditional economic paradigms in favor of more inclusive and sustainable alternatives.