Hi, my name is Apolinaras Sinkevicius, but most call me “Apollo”. Some may find my name challenging to pronounce, I don’t blame you. But if you do put in the effort, I consider that a great sign of respect. So to help you, here is the best way to say it: Apolin-AA-RR-as Sink-EE-v-i-CH-OO-s.
I live in the Boston, MA area with my lovely wife Kerstin.
I have been an “operations guy” for 12+ years and I still can’t get enough of my profession. Why? Because leading, advising, and mentoring in business operations is where the actions is - there isn’t a dull day in a life of an operations person. This environment keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you seek cutting edge knowledge.
My career consists of working for startups and very rapidly growing small to mid-size businesses. I have built my “scar tissue” through saving one company from going under in the worst downturn ever to hit that industry, watching two businesses fail (was the last employee in one), and leading operations/technology for two very rapidly growing companies in the technology industry that are still growing (unlike many competitors). I am very proud to have been part of teams that won Deloitte Technology Fast 50, Inc 5000, and other awards year after year.
If you’d like more details about my past ventures, please feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile.
Currently, I am working on operations and technology scalability for SaaS and video services company called Pixability. I am also Exec in Residence with e-commerce and product discovery company called Daily Grommet. I also consult in the areas of scalable business operations, customer/product development, and scalable business technology. I mostly focus on companies in technology, professional services, and entertainment. I am always on the lookout for that next company I can help take from $1+MM in annual revenues to $10MM, $15MM, and beyond.
Although I’m passionate about operations, I do have a life outside business. I am an avid car enthusiast. You can find me at many auto events and competing in autocross with PCA, SCCA, BMWCCA, and other car clubs (Strict Stock 8 and Super Stock class, for those of you who know what it is).
I am absolutely blessed to be married to Kerstin, who is a gifted scientist, currently at Harvard working on her post-doc and looking for a cure for cancer (yes, I married up). I also call her my business partner and investor, because I love the input she has when I need to solve extremely difficult challenges. She supports me in every venture, but also calls me on my BS every time she smells it. She balances me out, reminds me what really matters, and always keeps me on my toes. And not to be forgotten, she is also my proofreader and toughest critic. when it comes to articles in this blog.
