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Bridging Policy and Innovation with Ausrine Armonaite | Innovantage Podcast #30

In this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, Max Golikov sits down with Aušrinė Armonaitė — former Lithuanian Minister of Economy & Innovation and now Head of Investor Relations at prop-tech crowdfunding leader InRento. Disclaimer: Investing involves the risk of losing some or all of the amount invested, so it is recommended to diversify your investments and evaluate them responsibly. From parliamentary debates to startup boardrooms, Aušrinė has seen first-hand how policy and innovation collide — and how the right leadership can turn crises into catalysts for growth. Discover how to: ➡️ Build a national innovation ecosystem that attracts investors and empowers startups ➡️ Leverage policy to fuel economic resilience during global disruptions ➡️ Transition from public service to tech leadership — and bring the best of both worlds with you ➡️ Use global perspectives to position Europe in the worldwide innovation race ➡️ Spot the future trends in prop-tech, fintech, and emerging technologies Introduction 0:00 Why InRento 3:05 Working in politics and working in the private sector 11:03 Broader perspective on investment and growth 25:07 Why Eastern Europe is the perfect partner for Africa's economic future 35:51 Core pillars of the Lithuanian economy 41:10 Challenge of evaluating progress and identifying mistakes 49:27 Need for forward-looking innovation 1:02:29 Ausrine's return to the piano 1:08:18 Aušrinė brings a rare dual lens — the policymaker’s grasp of macroeconomic levers and the founder’s agility to execute in fast-moving markets. Whether you’re scaling a startup, shaping policy, or simply curious about how nations foster innovation, this conversation offers actionable lessons from both sides of the table. Connect with Our Guest Aušrinė Armonaitė –   / ausrine-armonaite   Connect with Max (Host) Max Golikov –   / maxim-golikov   🎧 Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19M3HKc... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast... Follow for More Insightful Episodes Innovantage Podcast:   / innovantage-podcast   Sigli:   / sigli   Instagram:   / sigli.gang   TikTok: @innovantage / @sigliofficial Innovation doesn’t just happen in labs or boardrooms — it’s shaped by the policies, partnerships, and people who dare to think differently. This episode is your front-row seat to how it all comes together.