Aivars M. Lipenitis

Aivars M. Lipenitis has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Aivars M. is currently the Director of International Business Development at Enriga, where they focus on increasing value for B2B tech start-ups and investor portfolios through market entry strategies and market development.

In addition to their role at Enriga, Aivars is also involved with several other organizations. Aivars M. serves as a VIP Coach and Business Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator, a venture-backed initiative that supports seed-stage ventures focusing on enterprise monetization. At Alchemist Accelerator, Aivars helps teams improve their venture business models, sales and marketing strategies, and prepares them for efficient scaling.

Aivars is also a Program Co-author, Visiting Lecturer, and Mentor at Business Academy, where they contribute to the development of an innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial mindset-based bachelor's degree program in entrepreneurship/business management. Aivars M. conducts practical workshops and trainings at the university and mentors teams through the young entrepreneurs program.

Furthermore, Aivars serves as an Independent Expert Evaluator, Mentor, and Coach for programs funded and curated by the European Commission. Aivars M. provides expertise and guidance on product-market strategy, value proposition, customer journey, pitching, investability, and monetization strategy. Some of the programs they have participated in include WeldGalaxy by FundingBox and Osiris Silver Economy.

Aivars is also a Global Expert at Blockchain Founders Fund, an organization focused on adding value to emerging technology and blockchain projects with real-world applications. Here, they invest in and venture builds top-tier startups.

Prior to these roles, Aivars has held various positions and worked on diverse projects. Aivars M. took over ForwardMedia, an entertainment media production startup, and transformed it into a recognized boutique agency for digital marketing video production. Aivars M. has also worked as a Marketing Lecturer at Biznesa augstskola Turiba | Turiba University, where they created a course on smart marketing strategies for future SME managers, startup founders, and marketing professionals.

Additionally, Aivars has provided business development, international marketing, digital marketing, and sales marketing support to startup companies and non-profit organizations. Aivars M. has worked as a Business Strategist and provided consultation services to show and entertainment professionals, venues, artists, and non-profit organizations.

Earlier in their career, Aivars was the Founding Director of magicFIB, a company that produced brand and product launch campaigns for various local and international clients. Aivars M. has also worked in the music and sports events industry as the Founder, Director, and Promoter of IC Concerts, where they successfully organized and managed shows and festivals with thousands of attendees.

Overall, Aivars M. Lipenitis has a wealth of experience in business development, marketing, mentoring, and entrepreneurship across different sectors and organizations.

Aivars M. Lipenitis pursued their education at various institutions during different years. In 2005-2006, they attended Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Economics. Aivars M. furthered their education at Banku Augstskola from 2006 to 2010, earning another Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration.

In 2010-2011, Aivars pursued a Master's degree at Banku Augstskola in the field of Innovation, Management, and Marketing. Afterwards, in 2016-2017, they attended Stanford University and studied Technical Entrepreneurship, Sociology, and Economics.

Aivars Lipenitis also engaged in professional development during their education timeline. In 2002-2005, they participated in a professional development training program focused on Entrepreneurship at LUMA. Additionally, they attended Rezekne Commerce School/State Gymnasium during the same period to study Business/Commerce, General.

Moreover, Aivars pursued executive education and obtained certifications to further enhance their knowledge and skills. Notably, they completed a Strategic Management mini-MBA program at the William Davidson Institute in November 2020. In 2019, they completed an Advanced Negotiations program at both the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan and Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. In 2018, Aivars obtained a certification in Design for Enterprises: Design-driven Innovation for SMEs competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability from the European Commission.

Furthermore, they acquired expertise in Technology Entrepreneurship through two programs offered by Stanford University. In September 2016, they completed Technology Entrepreneurship Part 2, and in June 2016, they finished Technology Entrepreneurship 1.

Additionally, Aivars Lipenitis holds certifications related to Agile Leadership. Aivars M. obtained the Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E) certification, the Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations (CAL-O) certification, and the Certified Agile Leadership for Teams (CAL-T) certification from the Scrum Alliance in November 2022.

Lastly, they received the TOEFL certification from ETS in November 2021, demonstrating proficiency in the English language.