my story

I work in the industry that has been responsible for the degradation of our natural resources and is disrespectful of our societies. As much as I love craftsmanship, innovation and creative talent, I deeply care about social justice and the prospects of our planet earth. I decided to make it my mission to help build better business practices with people and the planet at the centre.

Values

In everything I do, I try to match my personal values with my professional goals and always think and act with:
  • - Transparency
  • - Collaboration
  • - Positive Impact
  • - Diversity and Inclusivity
At heart and in mind.

I ADD VALUE IN THREE MAIN AREAS

Strategy and Recruitment

I started my career in fashion as a recruiter in 2012. Soon enough I learned that this sector lacked transparency and diversity. With this in mind, I started working with emerging designers lacking industry contacts, promoting sustainable business practices. Eventually, I made it my priority to help grow purpose-driven businesses and their diverse teams.

Education

I am a strong believer in continuous education. I also think that the best learning approach is when the industry meets academia, especially in the creative industries. I am proactively engaging with academia as a guest lecturer and have co-created an international education project for fashion entrepreneurs Fashionbusiness.education.

Investment

As an investor, I partner with entrepreneurs who solve real industry problems feeling pride in helping their businesses grow as a strategic partner. I invest in transparent business models and diverse teams making a long-term positive impact.

Companies and investors who are bold enough to pioneer the change and invest in the future will transform the industry and be rewarded.

My journey

NOW
DEC

Lifetime learning journey (upskilling in Sustainable Business and being proud of it).

OCT

Fashionbusiness.eduaction online conference launch (forced, we loved real-life events).

Proudly leading a Seed investment round for The Knotty Ones.

2020
SEP

Still scouting for fresh talent at Lodon Fashion Week (Caroline Hu FW2020).

Jul

Exchanging "I DOs" with my best friend.

2019
May

Lauched Fashion Business Education events in Vilnius with my Lithuanian business partner Arnoldas.

Started Recruiting exclusively for responsible and ethical brands and startups.

2018
feb

First Fashion Business Course for emerging brands in London in collaboration with Istituto Marangoni.

2017

Sharing my knowledge with students - (Thomas Jefferson/Philadelphia University MBAs in this photo).

jun

Filming for BBC Panorama in the wake of Brexit vote.

2016
oct

Launching "Fashion Bloc" - Sweatshop-free fashion platform supporting emerging talent.

SEP

Attending London Fashion Week as "Fashion Bloc" for the first time.

march

Since March 2015 being the luckiest person on Earth as his mum (he's 2 in this pic).

2015
jul

Becoming a Master of Arts in Fashion Journalism (London College of Fashion).

2014
nov

Building "Fashion Bloc" community in remote locations (Minsk Fashion Week, Belarus)

2013
sept

Starting my Recruitment career in London (at Style Incorporated).

2012
Jan

Welcoming my first Master's degree (HR Management from Mykolas Riomeris University).

2011
Sept

Winning a TV reality show about journalism "Alfa.lt" and starting my journalism career (2006).

2006
1999(?)

Here in late 90s in Lithuania. Proof that fashion was always my calling (NOT).

1990
31 dec

Since 1980s Celebrating life (will not reveal the exact date I was born).