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Arunas Chesonis is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur currently serving as the Managing Partner at Safar Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on the commercialization of technologies in sectors such as cleantech and artificial intelligence. Previously, Chesonis held the position of Chairman and CEO at Sweetwater Energy, where innovative technology was developed for producing bio-based materials. Prior experience includes Managing Partner at Cranberry Capital, where investments were made in high-potential ideas, and Chairman and CEO at PAETEC, which grew into a significant telecommunications company before its acquisition. Educational credentials include a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Rochester.