Didzis Apinis

professional lighting projects

member

NGL Ventures

founder & CEO

lightful

co-founder & CEO

LUCIDUS TECHNO OÜ
LUCIDUS TECHNO UAB

head of lighting department

LUCIDUS SIA

A Bit About Me

Lighting and B2B business development professional with over 19 years of experience across the New Nordics. Based in Riga, Latvia, specializing in cross-border expansion, market entry, and distribution strategy.

Board Member at Lucidus Techno UAB and Founder & CEO of lightful, a marketplace for on-demand lighting engineering services. Proven track record of launching companies in new markets and delivering complex projects in both private and public sectors.

Combines deep industry expertise with strong commercial execution to drive growth, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

Work Experience

October 2024 -

May 2017 -

March 2009 -

lightful www.lightful.eu

Founder & CEO

establishing the startup, guiding strategic direction, managing financial resources, and building a marketplace that connects businesses with on-demand lighting engineering expertise

LUCIDUS TECHNO UAB (Lithuania) www.lucidus.lt

LUCIDUS TECHNO OÜ (Estonia) www.lucidus.ee

Co-founder & CEO

launch and steer the company, oversight of strategic operations, financial management, and growth of its lighting, controls, infrastructure, and BESS design and supply business across Estonia and Lithuania.

LUCIDUS SIA (Latvia) www.lucidus.lv

Head of Lighting department (2023 - )
Head of purchasing and development department (2022 - 2023)
Export Manager (2017 – 2022)
Project Manager (2009 - 2017)

delivering full-cycle lighting projects from design to supply, expanding international sales channels and partnerships, managing supplier relations and product portfolio development, leading the lighting team to drive growth in B2B and B2G markets

Education

2020-2022

MBA, International Business and Law
Rīga Stradiņš University

Completed an MBA program focused on global business strategy, legal frameworks, and cross-border operations. Strengthened leadership and decision-making capabilities with a strong foundation in both international commerce and corporate law.

2019-2020

Business Administration and Management
Komercizglītības Centrs

Participated in the “Biznesa Klase” intensive program designed for executives and entrepreneurs, covering practical business management, finance, and strategic growth. Gained actionable insights through case studies and real-world business challenges.

2015-2019

Bachelor's degree of Social Sciences in Law

University of Latvia

Earned a law degree with a focus on legal systems, commercial law, and regulatory compliance. This education provided valuable legal perspective essential for business operations and strategic negotiations.