Services

Strategic advisory.
International reach.
Real connections.

As a Baltic market entry consultant and cross-border advisor, I work with companies, investors and entrepreneurs moving across markets — whether that means opening doors, entering new regions, structuring partnerships or facilitating trade.

Most of what I do sits at the intersection of relationships, strategy and execution. The common thread: getting the right people into the same conversation and making sure something comes out of it.

Introductions

The right introduction is worth more than any pitch deck.

I work with founders, investors and operators who need access to people they cannot reach on their own — whether that is a capital partner in the Gulf, a strategic buyer in Europe, or a supplier in Southeast Asia who only moves on a trusted referral.

My introductions are not forwarded emails. I know the counterpart, I understand what both sides need, and I put my own credibility on the line when I make the connection. That is what gives them weight.

Most capital and most partnerships do not move through platforms. They move through people who trust each other. That is the gap I fill.

Most deals I have been part of started with a conversation that could not have happened without someone in the middle.
Engagement Details
Structure
Introduction fee, advisory retainer, or co-investment
Counterpart Profiles
Family offices, institutional funds, strategic acquirers, regional distributors
Active Markets
UAE · Lithuania · Germany · Indonesia · Iraq
Languages
LT · DE · RU · EN
Discuss an introduction
Market Entry

Entering a new market without the right contacts is expensive. I shorten that path.

I have entered markets with no existing infrastructure — coordinating logistics across 1,700+ workers in unfamiliar regulatory environments, building fintech compliance structures from scratch, and establishing commercial relationships in regions where most European operators have no presence.

When a company asks me for market entry support, I give them the honest picture first: what the market actually requires, who the real decision-makers are, and what a realistic timeline looks like. Then I help them build the connections that move things.

I operate actively in Lithuania and Germany as European bases, the UAE for capital and trade flows, Iraq for an emerging commercial corridor, and Indonesia for real assets and trade operations.

There is a cost to entering a market blind. There is also a cost to spending two years finding the people I already know.
Engagement Details
Structure
Advisory + introductions; project-based or retainer
Target Markets
LT · DE · UAE · Iraq · Indonesia
Typical Client
Companies expanding internationally without local contacts
Deliverable
Market overview, key contacts, regulatory navigation, representation
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Trade

I facilitate cross-border trade where direct contact between buyer and seller is not enough.

In commodity and industrial trade — particularly across emerging markets — deals stall not because of price, but because neither side has enough confidence in the other's ability to deliver. I step into that gap as a known party to both.

My trade work covers commodities, manufactured goods, and agricultural products moving between Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. I coordinate due diligence, help structure commercial terms, and stay present through execution — not as a passive broker, but as someone accountable to both sides.

The operational experience behind this matters. Running logistics at scale taught me what actually breaks down in cross-border supply chains, and that knowledge shapes how I approach every intermediary engagement.

Deals collapse when neither side can verify the other. I am the verification.
Engagement Details
Structure
Intermediary; success fee or structured retainer
Trade Corridors
EU — UAE — Iraq — Indonesia
Categories
Commodities, agricultural products, manufactured goods
My Role
Commercial intermediary, due diligence, execution oversight
Discuss a trade opportunity
Network

I build rooms where the right people meet — and make sure introductions happen before anyone leaves.

I organise and participate in curated business events — primarily in Lithuania, Germany, and the UAE — where the point is not attendance numbers but conversation quality. These are rooms built for decisions, not exposure.

Beyond events I run directly, I activate my network on behalf of clients attending conferences, trade shows, and summits. If you are going to Dubai for a deal and need to walk in already connected to the right people, that is a concrete thing I can arrange.

The difference between attending an event and working an event is the difference between handing out cards and leaving with commitments. That distinction is what I help clients make.

A room full of the right people is one of the most efficient investments a business can make.
Engagement Details
Structure
Event curation or pre-event network activation
Locations
Lithuania · Germany · UAE · Indonesia
Formats
Private dinners, investor roundtables, trade show activation
Lead Time
Minimum 3 weeks advance notice
Plan an event engagement
Software & AI

I build software that works — and deploy AI where it actually saves time.

Most software projects fail not because of technical complexity but because nobody understood the business problem clearly enough before writing the first line. I start with the outcome and build backwards. What needs to happen? Who uses this? What breaks if it does not work?

AI integration is now a standard part of what I deliver — not as a feature flag, but embedded in the workflow where it removes friction. Process automation, document handling, research tools, client-facing interfaces. If there is a repetitive manual step that costs time, there is usually a way to remove it.

I work across web applications, internal tools, mobile, and API integrations. Projects range from a few weeks for focused tools to longer engagements for full product builds. Technology stack is chosen to match the problem, not the other way around.

The best software is the kind that people use without thinking about it.
Engagement Details
Scope
Web apps, internal tools, AI integrations, mobile
AI Capabilities
Process automation, document workflows, LLM integration
Timeline
2–4 weeks for focused tools · longer for full builds
Structure
Fixed-scope project or ongoing retainer
See full Software & AI page
Process

Three steps. No retainer before we understand the fit.

Most collaborations start with a conversation. The process is short by design — I do not believe in lengthy onboarding before anyone knows if there is real alignment.

01

Conversation

We speak for 30–45 minutes. You explain what you are trying to accomplish. I tell you honestly whether I can help and what that would look like. No obligation, no pitch.

02

Scope

If there is a fit, we define the engagement: what I deliver, who I connect you with, and on what terms. Agreements are specific — not open-ended retainers with vague check-ins.

03

Execution

I move. Whether that means making introductions, appearing in a room or coordinating across time zones — the work is direct. You deal with me, not a team.

Ideal Clients

I work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move.

Not every engagement is a good fit. Here is who gets the most from working with me.

Investors

Capital looking for deal flow in markets you don't yet access directly

You manage capital — family office, private fund, or your own balance sheet — and you want curated opportunities in regions where you have limited presence. You are tired of platforms that send volume over quality.

Founders

Businesses that work in one market and are ready to expand internationally

Your business is established and you want to move into Europe, the Gulf, or Southeast Asia. You need someone who already knows the landscape and can open the right doors in weeks — not months of cold outreach.

Companies

Organizations entering the EU or Baltic region from outside Europe

You are based in the Middle East, Asia, or elsewhere and need a credible presence in the European market. You need someone on the ground who understands local regulation, language and commercial expectations.

Operators

Trade and supply chain businesses that need a trusted intermediary

You are buying or selling across borders and need someone who knows both sides, can verify counterparties, and stays present through execution. Brokers who disappear after the introduction are not useful to you.

FAQ

Common questions

My primary markets are Lithuania, Germany, the UAE, Iraq and Indonesia — regions where I have built active relationships and can move quickly. I am also connected across the broader European and Gulf ecosystems. I do not work as a generalist in every market; the value I bring comes from depth, not breadth.
It depends entirely on the goal. Introductions are typically structured as a one-time introduction fee or success-based arrangement. Market entry or ongoing advisory work is usually a short-term retainer with defined deliverables. I do not do open-ended monthly retainers with no clear output. Every engagement starts with a conversation where we define exactly what "done" looks like.
Sometimes, yes — but only if the founder has a real product, real traction, or a strong specific reason for needing access to a particular market or partner. Introductions only work when both sides want the conversation. If you are still validating the idea, the value of a warm introduction is limited. I am honest about this in the initial call.
Lithuanian, German, Russian and English — all fluent. This is not a minor detail: being able to negotiate, build trust and navigate nuance in a counterpart's language changes what is possible in a deal. Many of my most useful introductions happened because I could speak directly in a language most Western advisors cannot.
Yes. Through Zentra Capital and directly in ventures I am actively building. This matters because I have real skin in the game — I understand what it means to commit capital, and I take the same view when I am advising others. I am not a consultant who walks away after the report.
In markets where I am already active, fast — introductions can happen within days if both parties are ready. In markets I am less embedded in, I am honest about the timeline. Speed is not a promise I make universally; it depends on the depth of the existing relationship and whether the counterpart is positioned to move.
Family offices, institutional allocators, high-net-worth investors, strategic acquirers, regional operators, government-adjacent entities (particularly in Iraq and Indonesia), trade counterparts and distribution partners. The most useful introductions are usually to people who do not appear in directories — and those are the ones I can make.
Open to new conversations
Work Together

If what you read fits what you need — the next step is simple.

Send a short message about what you are working on, what you need, and what your timeline looks like. I read every message personally. If there is a fit, we will find it in the first conversation.

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