MARTINS ATE
Visionary entrepreneur & strategic, data-obsessed leader passionate about merging AI with human ingenuity to solve global challenges, automations and cut product costs.

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PROFILE

Results-driven Founder & C-Suite Executive with 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams, scaling ventures, and delivering transformative growth through AI-driven automation, blockchain innovation, and high-impact marketing strategies. Proven ability to architect and launch 1500+ projects across fintech, SaaS, real estate, and Web3. Adept at merging technical acumen with boardroom vision, having founded and scaled 5+ companies to multi-million-dollar valuations. Recognized for pioneering business automation frameworks and AI-powered customer acquisition systems adopted by Fortune 500 collaborators.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic Leadership: Global Team Building | P&L Oversight | M&A | Investor Relations

  • Marketing & Brand Development: AI-Powered Campaigns | Omnichannel Strategy | SEO/SEM | Viral Growth Hacking

  • Tech Innovation: Blockchain Architecture | Crypto-Payment Systems | Botnet Automation | SaaS Product Launches

  • Operational Excellence: Process Optimization | HR Infrastructure | Agile Project Management | Scalable Workflow Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & CEO | zigimarketing.com (Global AI Marketing Agency)
Dec 2018 – Present

  • Scaled agency into a market leader managing 1,800+ client brands daily, driving €45M+ in annual client revenue through proprietary AI-driven marketing automation systems.

  • Architected custom botnet ecosystems that reduced client CAC by 62% while boosting lead conversion by 210%.

  • Launched internal AI Lab, developing prompt-engineering frameworks for hyper-personalized content, video, and banner creation at scale.

  • Spearheaded HR initiatives to build a 50+ remote team across 12 countries, integrating agile workflows and performance analytics.

Founder & CEO | europecoin.eu (Blockchain Solutions Pioneer)
Dec 2016 – 2018

  • Led development of Europe’s first GDPR-compliant cryptocurrency payment gateway, securing partnerships with 200+ EU merchants.

  • Orchestrated a 340% YoY user growth via optimized social media funnels and viral referral programs.

  • Designed blockchain mining infrastructure supporting 50,000+ transactions daily, slashing processing costs by 38% by finding alternative energy soulutions.

Founder & CEO | dtarmor.com (Luxury Armored Vehicles E-Commerce Platform)
Dec 2011 – 2015

  • Transformed startup into a €12M revenue enterprise, capturing 15% market share in Europe/Middle East through social media driven lead scoring.

  • Negotiated strategic partnerships with 20+ defense contractors and high-net-worth client networks.

  • Launched automated CRM system, shortening sales cycles by 45% and boosting client retention by 75%.

Founder & CTO | fxeqt.com (Fintech SaaS Platform)
Dec 2009 – 2011

  • Supported currency trading platforms adopted by 10,000+ personal clients, generating €8M in ARR.

  • Using marketing automation tools, increased manual client attraction by 80% for forex brokerages and fund partners.

Founder & Managing Director | Kubera Property Group (Real Estate Development)
Nov 2005 – Aug 2008

  • Delivered €2,5M+ in luxury residential projects, achieving 22% average ROI through predictive market analytics.

  • Developed property sales structure, accelerating portfolio growth by 300% in 18 months.

EARLY CAREER LEADERSHIP

Managing Director | Blue Box Tanning Studios (2006–2009): Scaled franchise to 3 locations via geo-targeted social media campaigns.
Head of PR Division | Latvian Ministry of Justice (2002–2004): Revamped national crisis communication protocols.
Assistant to PM | UNDP (2000–2002): Coordinated $5M EU-funded social integration projects.

EDUCATION

Coursework toward Bachelor of Political Science | University of Latvia (2000–2004)
Executive Certifications: Project Management, Public Relations | Latvian School of Public Administration

LANGUAGES

Native Latvian | Fluent English, Russian, Bulgarian | Conversational Chinese & Polish

ADDITIONAL PURSUITS

  • Author: Published 10  books on ethic living and consciousness expansion (vedatrac.com).

  • Music Producer: Curated 50+ music albums (blacksearecords.com).

  • Passionate traveler: Crossed the Himalayan mountain range from Tibet to Nepal by bicycle, hitchhiked all over Russia, lived in India, Tibet, Laos, China, Nepal and Thailand.

References & Portfolio Available Upon Request