Donatas Smailys
About Donatas Smailys
Donatas Smailys is the Co-Founder and CEO of Billo, with a background in entrepreneurship and leadership roles in various organizations, including TEDxKaunas and Kaunas University of Technology.
Work at Billo
Donatas Smailys serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Billo, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he was Co-Founder and CBDO from 2020 to 2022. His leadership at Billo focuses on driving the company's strategic vision and growth in the digital marketing sector. Under his guidance, Billo has developed innovative solutions for businesses looking to enhance their online presence.
Education and Expertise
Donatas Smailys studied at Dundalk Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Mathematics from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Kaunas University of Technology, focusing on the Basics of Economics and completing Equalisation studies from 2013 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and business development.
Background
Donatas Smailys has a diverse professional background. He worked at the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania as an Adviser to a Member of Parliament from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of Area Sales Manager at UCS Baltic from 2009 to 2012. His experience includes organizing TEDxKaunas, contributing to the local TEDx community, and serving in the European Digital Leaders Network at the World Economic Forum from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements
Donatas Smailys has made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem in Lithuania. He led KTU Startup Space, an early-stage startup incubator supported by Kaunas University of Technology, from 2015 to 2018. He graduated from the Orbit Startups MOX 05 program, which is backed by the venture capital fund SOSV. His role as Chief Business Development Officer at Unboxed, a micro-influencer marketing platform, further highlights his expertise in business development.