Andris K. Berzins

Andris K. Berzins is a prominent figure in the Baltic startup ecosystem, recognized for his dual roles as a venture capitalist and a community builder. As Managing Partner at Change Ventures, he actively invests in and supports ambitious Baltic founders globally. His deep involvement in fostering the local ecosystem is exemplified by co-founding TechHub Riga and TechChill, initiatives crucial for nurturing entrepreneurship in Latvia. changeventures+2

With a strong operational background, Andris has played key C-level roles in sales, marketing, product, and business development at successful startups, including AeroScout and Bookatable. These experiences culminated in two significant exits over $100M, providing him with firsthand insight into scaling and exiting tech companies. changeventures+2

His expertise is further solidified by an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and his status as a Kauffman Fellow (Class 22), a program dedicated to developing top-tier venture capitalists. He leverages this knowledge and network to advise and mentor numerous startups through various board and investor roles. kauffmanfellows+1

Andris actively serves on the boards of several high-growth companies, including Aerones and Interactio, and has been an investor in many others like Printify, Origin UAV, and Memby, demonstrating his commitment to driving innovation and growth in diverse sectors including SaaS, AI, robotics, fintech, and global marketplaces. nfx+2