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Rytis Joseph Jan

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Xsolla SPAC 1

SVP of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rytis Joseph Jan

Federal Street Partners, LLC

Stonehage Fleming

Rytis Joseph Jan’s Biography

Rytis Jan is a senior executive and strategic leader with extensive expertise across capital markets, fintech, gaming, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Xsolla SPAC 1, where he has played a key role in capital formation, fund structuring, institutional engagement, and regulatory coordination supporting the company’s public market strategy. He is also SVP of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at Xsolla, leading cross-regional expansion, securing investment, and driving public-private collaboration.

Rytis’s work spans strategic investment initiatives, token and digital asset frameworks, Web3 and AI-driven ecosystems, and complex cross-border regulatory frameworks. He works closely with institutional partners, regulators, and advisors to align corporate strategy with governance, compliance, and market requirements while enabling scalable global growth.

A core focus of his work is government relations and foreign direct investment strategy. Rytis has led engagement with national and municipal governments, development agencies, and... Rytis Jan is a senior executive and strategic leader with extensive expertise across capital markets, fintech, gaming, and digital infrastructure. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Xsolla SPAC 1, where he has played a key role in capital formation, fund structuring, institutional engagement, and regulatory coordination supporting the company’s public market strategy. He is also SVP of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at Xsolla, leading cross-regional expansion, securing investment, and driving public-private collaboration.

Rytis’s work spans strategic investment initiatives, token and digital asset frameworks, Web3 and AI-driven ecosystems, and complex cross-border regulatory frameworks. He works closely with institutional partners, regulators, and advisors to align corporate strategy with governance, compliance, and market requirements while enabling scalable global growth.

A core focus of his work is government relations and foreign direct investment strategy. Rytis has led engagement with national and municipal governments, development agencies, and multinational organizations to structure public-private partnerships, secure strategic incentives, and establish regulatory-aligned market entry frameworks. This includes playing a central role in strategic collaborations supporting regional hubs, academies, and R&D centers, digital infrastructure investment, and ecosystem building across MENA, APAC, the CIS, Europe, and emerging markets.

Bringing together capital markets expertise, government engagement, and technology-driven strategy, Rytis has driven multi-region expansion initiatives across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, the CIS, and Europe, integrating investment-led scaling, infrastructure development, institutional alignment, and industry talent development initiatives. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Rytis Joseph Jan’s Newsfeed

Businesswire

Xsolla Advances Global Gaming Education and Innovation in Collaboration With HP

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The Caspian Post

Xsolla Expands Presence in Azerbaijan, Turning Baku into Regional Hub for Gaming Innovation

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Rytis Joseph Jan’s Background

Xsolla SPAC 1

Chief Financial Officer

Sep 2025 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Xsolla SPAC 1 is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and operates as a blank check company. The business aims to acquire other businesses and assets, through mergers and/or acquisitions, capital stock exchange, stock purchases, and reorganization.

Xsolla

Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships

Feb 2025 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

A global fintech and video game commerce company, Xsolla helps video game developers in the creation, marketing, and eventual monetization of their products through its suite of digital tools and services.

Xsolla

Head of Web3 & Strategic Partnerships

Apr 2023 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rytis leads and manages the team in relation to strategic partnerships and Web3 initiatives at the Xsolla Holding Company.

Xsolla

Digital Transformation & Strategy Specialist

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In this role, Rytis worked for an internal department, Xsolla Labs, specializing in research, design, and the development of new products and solutions.

Blockverse Ventures

Partner

Apr 2023 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Blockverse Ventures is a venture capital and private equity business using innovation in offering venture financing, investment and advisory services.

Rytis Jan

Management Consultant

Dec 2021 - Present

London, UK

Rytis Jan is a boutique consultancy that features a publication with thought leadership, innovation, change management, inclusion and diversity as focus.

X.LA

Digital Transformation and Strategy Specialist

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

London, UK

Rytis was responsible for Blockchain and Web3 Strategy Adoption, doing research, evaluation and implementation thereof in this contract role. He also supported the business development activities of the company through the development and production of white papers.

Irish Times Training

Lecturer

May 2018 - Present

Galway, IE

Rytis created material and content for digital marketing training courses that he delivered for Irish Times Training.

CareerGoGo

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Jan 2016 - May 2017

Galway, IE

CareerGoGo was a start-up recruitment coaching business offering a marketplace platform, connecting industry professionals to new candidates looking for career coaching services and connecting suitable applicants to businesses with vacancies.

Jan Digital Studios

Co-Founder & Digital Strategy Specialist

May 2017 - Nov 2021

Galway, IE

Rytis established a multimedia agency offering digital marketing, PR services, media and content creation alongside IT consulting services.

Hosturi Limited

Business Owner

Jan 2015 - May 2017

Castlebar, IE

Hosturi was an IT Consulting business that provided web hosting, software development and e-commerce solutions to more than 500 clients.

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Rytis Joseph Jan’s Gallery

Rytis Jan of Xsolla

Rytis Jan of Xsolla in Uzbekistan

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Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla taking part in panel discussion

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Rytis Jan, Xsolla Beijing 2024

Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla at The New Global Sport Conference

Rytis Joseph Jan at Xsolla Curine Academy

Rytis Jan of Xsolla

Rytis Jan of Xsolla in Uzbekistan

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Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla

Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla taking part in panel discussion

Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla

Rytis Jan, Xsolla Beijing 2024

Rytis Joseph Jan of Xsolla at The New Global Sport Conference

Rytis Joseph Jan at Xsolla Curine Academy

Board Positions

Xsolla SPAC 1

Board Member

Sep 2025 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Xsolla Curine Academy

Board Member

Jan 2024 - Present

Kuala Lumpur, MY

Xsolla Curine Academy offers hands-on, industry-focused game development training, connecting local talent with projects and expert mentors to build careers in the global gaming industry.

Advisory Roles

UKIE

Advisor on Industry and Government Relations

London, UK

Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment) is the non-profit trade body for the UK's video games and interactive entertainment industry. Rytis advises on government relations, policymaking and strategic partnerships.

Decision

Advisory Editorial Board Member

Apr 2020 - Present

Dublin, IE

Decision is a central hub for management and leadership, providing thought leadership with articles, interviews and podcasts featuring the latest ideas in management.

Media

IVS Kyoto 2024 | Rytis Joseph Jan

Audio

Jul 2024

Kyoto, JP

Listen to Rytis speaking at IVS Kyoto 2024 (Interactive Virtual Summit) and IVS Crypto 2024 Kyoto, where he featured in discussions on tech, Web3, and start-ups, forming part of Japan Blockchain Week.

Game Summit 2025

Video

Jun 2025

Baku, AZ

Rytis features in the video covering the Game Summit of 2025 in Baku.

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Memberships

Milken Institute

Member of the Chairman's Circle

Aug 2023 - Present

The Milken Institute Chairman's Circle is the organization's top tier of individual membership, offering its members exclusive access to high-level global networking, engagement, private meetings with experts, and many more benefits.

Specialist Courses

The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania

Online Diploma | Private Equity

Nov 2023

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Harvard Business School Online

Professional Diploma | Disruptive Strategy

Mar 2023

Boston, MA, USA

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Rytis Joseph Jan’s Education

Dublin City University

Bachelor of Arts | Economics, Politics and Law

2015 - 2017