Povilas Žinys, is a seasoned venture professional and the Managing Director of Plug and Play Tech Center Lithuania, where he leads strategic investments, corporate innovation initiatives, and public-private partnerships. Povilas has been leading the sector agnostic Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play where he has committed to accelerate over 60 and invested in over 45 startups. With over a decade of experience across fintech, cybersecurity, and the space industry, Povilas has played a key role in positioning Lithuania as a growing hub for innovation and venture activity in the CEE region.Before joining Plug and Play, Povilas held leadership and product roles at LuxTrust, SES, and Spenfi, gaining deep operational expertise in secure digital identity, satellite communications, and financial technology. His cross-sector background equips him with a unique perspective on scaling frontier technologies and bridging startups with global capital and corporate networks.Povilas brings a founder-first mindset and a global outlook to venture investing—focused on transformative technologies, ecosystem building, and long-term value creation.