Austeja Zymantaite
About Austeja Zymantaite
Austeja Zymantaite serves as the Cofounding VP of People & Culture at CAST AI, where she focuses on talent acquisition and culture development. With a background in financing innovation and business model analysis, she has played a significant role in the company's growth since 2023.
Work at CAST AI
Austeja Zymantaite serves as the Cofounding VP of People & Culture at CAST AI, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and culture development. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Cofounding Head of Human Resources at CAST AI from 2019 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's hyper-growth while ensuring high hiring standards. Her work is centered in Miami, Florida, where she has been instrumental in designing organizational structures that foster creativity and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Austeja Zymantaite has an extensive educational background. She earned an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, completing her studies from 2020 to 2021. She also holds a Master’s Degree in International Master in European Studies, EU Policy and Project Management from Université catholique de Louvain, which she completed in 2016. Additionally, she is pursuing a LEAD Certificate in Corporate Innovation from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, expected to finish in 2024. Her academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts from Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas, completed in 2012.
Background
Before joining CAST AI, Austeja Zymantaite worked as a Project Manager in the Project Management Group (PMO) at the Office of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania from 2018 to 2019. This role provided her with experience in project management and strategic planning. Her background also includes participation in the High Impact Entrepreneurship Program at Stanford University in 2017, which further developed her skills in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Achievements
Austeja Zymantaite has a proven track record in various areas including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and culture development. She has played a significant role in driving hyper-growth at CAST AI while maintaining high hiring standards. Her expertise extends to strategic planning, crisis management, and training & development, showcasing her ability to design organizations that prioritize creativity and innovation.