Akvile Gustaite
About Akvile Gustaite
Akvile Gustaite is a Program Manager currently working at Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, California. She has a background in Financial Engineering and Business Information Management, with extensive experience in media planning and ad operations.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Akvile Gustaite serves as a Program Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on facilitating startup programs, which includes developing comprehensive curriculum agendas and workshops. Her work aims to enhance the learning experience for startups, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary for growth and success.
Previous Experience in Media Planning and Ad Operations
Akvile has extensive experience in media planning and ad operations. She worked at Digital Matter as a Media Planner for nine months in 2019 and later served as a Programmatic Project Manager at the same company for ten months until 2020. Additionally, she held various roles at Eskimi DSP, including Senior Ad Operations Specialist and Lead Ad Operations Specialist, contributing to ad operations from 2020 to 2023.
Educational Background in Financial Engineering and Business Management
Akvile Gustaite holds a Master's degree in Financial Engineering (FinTech) from VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, where she studied from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Management from Vilnius University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both financial and business management principles.
Community Engagement and Event Organization
In her current role, Akvile organizes community-building events for startups, which include lectures by senior entrepreneurs. These events are designed to foster networking and collaboration among startups, enhancing their media presence and outreach strategies. Her efforts focus on generating new leads and improving collaboration opportunities within the startup ecosystem.
Early Career Development at inulti
Akvile began her career as a Project Manager at inulti, where she worked for three years from 2016 to 2019. This early experience provided her with valuable project management skills and insights into the operational aspects of the digital marketing industry, laying the groundwork for her subsequent roles in media planning and ad operations.