Reinis ZnotiΕs brings over 10 years of startup experience, having served in roles ranging from employee to founder and investor. Additionally, he spent 4+ years as a Member of Parliament at the Parliament of Latvia, while also holding the position of Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia.
As a co-founder of NGOs “Ar Pasaules Pieredzi Latvija” and “Your Move,” Reinis has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to social impact. Currently serving as the Executive Director at The Latvian Blockchain Association for the past 1.5 years, he has spearheaded initiatives aimed at enabling fintech and cryptocurrency companies to navigate regulatory challenges. This includes facilitating bank account openings, reserve maintenance, and access to the SEPA payments system in collaboration with the Bank of Latvia.
He has also been instrumental in promoting the use of cryptocurrencies for paying base capital and taxes, enhancing financial flexibility and fostering innovation. Reinis firmly believes in the pivotal role of nurturing the growth of the Web3-related business community in Latvia and the Baltic states.