Martynas Kandzeras
Entrepreneurship is my passion. I’m constantly amazed by its power—how it can empower individuals, drive social mobility, solve real challenges, and turn ideas into reality. Every day, I’m immersed in it—whether through building businesses or working on social initiatives. I love it, I care about it, and I want to share it even more by serving as a JA Europe board member.
I am an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling businesses across Europe. My journey began with the co-founding of Biuro, which became the largest employment and recruitment company in the Baltics. Since then, I’ve built and invested in companies across multiple industries—including city infrastructure, retail, education, and tech.
Beyond business, I am deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship—whether through Kandzeras Foundation or by engaging in other social initiatives. In 2018, I co-founded the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN), now one of Europe’s best-performing angel networks, where I continue to serve on the board. I also mentor entrepreneurs, financially back startups, and contribute to entrepreneurial curriculum programs at universities.
In 2021, following my passion for entrepreneurship education, I was invited to join the board of Junior Achievement Lithuania. Here, I work with an incredible team and fellow board members to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, we established Junicorns, an endowment fund that invests in startups founded by JA alumni, ensuring that returns flow back into the JA ecosystem. Recently, I became a member of the Global Council at JA Worldwide, a role that will also allow me to contribute more effectively as a JA Europe board member.
Academically, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and an MBA in Production Management, both from Vilnius University. I further expanded my expertise by earning an Executive MBA from the BMI Executive Institute and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education from the Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. You can learn more about my work and connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martynas-kandzeras/
I am an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling businesses across Europe. My journey began with the co-founding of Biuro, which became the largest employment and recruitment company in the Baltics. Since then, I’ve built and invested in companies across multiple industries—including city infrastructure, retail, education, and tech.
Beyond business, I am deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship—whether through Kandzeras Foundation or by engaging in other social initiatives. In 2018, I co-founded the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN), now one of Europe’s best-performing angel networks, where I continue to serve on the board. I also mentor entrepreneurs, financially back startups, and contribute to entrepreneurial curriculum programs at universities.
In 2021, following my passion for entrepreneurship education, I was invited to join the board of Junior Achievement Lithuania. Here, I work with an incredible team and fellow board members to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, we established Junicorns, an endowment fund that invests in startups founded by JA alumni, ensuring that returns flow back into the JA ecosystem. Recently, I became a member of the Global Council at JA Worldwide, a role that will also allow me to contribute more effectively as a JA Europe board member.
Academically, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and an MBA in Production Management, both from Vilnius University. I further expanded my expertise by earning an Executive MBA from the BMI Executive Institute and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education from the Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. You can learn more about my work and connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martynas-kandzeras/