Scanning Opportunities: VMU Alumni on Startups & Entrepreneurship

As the topic of entrepreneurship is closely connected to our international graduates, VMU alumni and the International Cooperation Department are joining Towards Yourself’25, the Career Centre’s event series, by offering students and graduates an online meeting with international alumni. This discussion will cover topics such as entrepreneurship, starting a business, launching startups, and insights into career paths after graduation.

Date: Wednesday, March 19

Time: 14:00 – 15:00

Platform: Microsoft Teams

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Meet the Speakers:

Hüseyin Ograk from Turkey. Alumnus of the Marketing and International Commerce Master’s programme (2019). Currently, he works as the Head of PPC at Hostinger.

“I will share insights about Hostinger Horizons, an AI-powered platform that helps entrepreneurs, creators, students, and academics build a strong online presence and create web apps. With easy-to-use features and simple hosting, Hostinger Horizons allows you to quickly build personal blogs, online stores, or research platforms—so you can focus on your ideas and projects without the technical hassle.”

Aaron Thomas from India. Master’s graduate from VMU in Molecular Biology with Biotechnology (2024).

“I am currently launching a startup in Lithuania focused on sustainability and waste tech, leveraging AI-driven solutions. My goal is to make a meaningful impact in the region by addressing waste management challenges in an innovative way while fostering strong Lithuanian collaboration. I would love the opportunity to present my idea at VMU to raise seed funding for my startup and explore ways to give back to the university. I believe this could help strengthen collaboration between students, faculty, and the broader Lithuanian innovation ecosystem.”

Lakshya Dave from India. Alumnus of the Applied English Linguistics MA programme (2022), specializing in the Fintech and Web3 sectors. He is a strong advocate for leveraging AI to drive innovation while considering its potential risks.

Currently, he works as the Senior Marketing Manager at CapitalBox, where he focuses on driving growth through strategic affiliate partnerships, optimizing paid channels (Google, Bing, Meta), and refining social media strategies for organic lead acquisition. “My world revolves around finance, fintech marketing, securities and exchange, and renewable energy infrastructure. I would be happy to share my experience with the VMU community.”

Why Attend?

You will learn from their experiences about entrepreneurship, the right mindset, launching startups, and practical steps to start or grow your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore career possibilities!

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