Simonas Valadkevicius

Simonas Valadkevicius is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in energy, consulting, and innovation. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Lavastream, Simonas leads a venture focused on commercializing geothermal technologies to replace traditional baseload energy sources. Simonas also holds the position of Mentor at Baltic Sandbox Ventures, where guidance is provided to emerging entrepreneurs. Previous roles include CEO and Co-founder at atmo.earth, where efforts were directed towards decarbonizing retail, and various executive positions in investment and energy trading across Eastern Europe. Simonas has been involved in impactful initiatives such as the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative and has a solid educational background with advanced degrees in business administration from WHU and Northwestern University, as well as a BA in Economics and Politics from the University of Exeter.