Marija Rucevska is a prominent figure in Latvia and the Baltic startup scene. She's known as an entrepreneur, co-founder, and board member of various organizations such as Helve, Growth School, and TechChill. Her passion for innovation and creating an entrepreneur-friendly environment in the Baltics has solidified her positive impact on the sector. Marija is a graduate of Turiba University, where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and has also prior education in Communication and Media Studies. With her expertise in event management and business development, Marija has been a driving force in organizing the popular tech event, TechChill. Additionally, she co-founded Helve, a company that emphasizes open innovation concepts for government and private-sector clients.