Hi everyone! 

Just recently saw Steemit and though the idea is really cool. Decided I want to be part of this community and see where it brings us all!

Professional background

I've been studying computer science at Vilnius University, later international management. Unfortunately I graduated in summer of 2008 and was looking for job in finance. The worst timing ever, but anyway decided to move to UK, London. I was supporting myself with random jobs in retail and on the side applying to many positions in finance. 

I wanted to get into hedge fund industry so decided to get a relevant certificate. During these studies I started receiving interviews but could not get an offer. So I though, I should use interviews to learn as much as I can from industry insiders. Once I got new interview I've prepared a list of questions that I wanted to ask and learn about. When the time came, interviewer would ask me a questions and I would answer it and ask him a questions as well. It turned out very interesting exchange of information about each other and a position. Funny thing that the position I was applying was analyst role, which required asking questions and understanding how things work. This is how I got into the industry :)

I spent few years in London (which was really good) but decided to move back to my home country to be closer to my family and friends.

The return was quite difficult professionally because I've changed a lot over the years in London. I worked as an investment banking analyst, management consultant, but could not find myself in the right place. So I started my own company. I got three more persons on board and now we work on new idea. We try to make life easier for small medium enterprises by giving them a tool to negotiate early payment with its buyers. The result is - small companies can get money when needed and at a good rate. This is a picture of me in Rise Vilnius hackaton. Was presenting same business idea but with blockchain technology.

Things I enjoy to do

#1 Traveling

I hitchhiked across Europe which was really great experience to meet new people and have an adventure. 

I try to travel whenever I can..

#2 Sports

Also I love to be active. Was going to the gym for few years to keep me fit, but now changed to cross fit - totally love it. Some recent pictures from random activities:

Walked 50 km in the beach over a day as a challenge:

Recently went to wake with a board:

#3 Philosophy

My top three philosophers are David Hume, Seneca and Confucius. I can read over their work and find new things all the time.

Crypto

I am involved with crypto since 2013. At that time I traded Bitcoin, Litecoin, Namecoin..but as you know it all went down. Then I was lucky to invest in Ethereum crowdfund :) now looking into Steemit.

Good to meet you all! 

Mario