Karl Lillrud’s professional journey started in 1996, and ever since he has been the catalyst for growth for organisations globally, including the likes of 3, AstraZeneca, H&M, Klarna, Qliro, Spotify, and Volvo. His entrepreneurial spirit has seen him starting a number of successful businesses, including Synergy Group, Store Clerk, Prizelizer,.com, StartupBY.com, and Pixico.

His battle with dyslexia in his academic years morphed into a strength, nurturing a creative, problem-solving mindset.

In August 2024, Karl Lillrud was appointed to the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council – a leader in providing cutting-edge business insights and thought leadership. His 20+ years of experience working in AI and digital strategy has not only driven growth for leading lobal brands, but has also et new standards in the industry.

His contributions “will enhance our offerings and provide valuable perspectives for business leaders around the globe”. It is believed that Karl will participate in high-level discussions, provide critical feedback on editorial content, and contribute pieces that reflect his expertise in AI, business strategy, and digital transformation.

Karl Lillrud has sat on a number of judging panels, including:

– Global Startup Award 2024

– UK Digital Excellence Award 2023

– Global Business Tech Award 2023

– Global Agency Award 2022

– Global Search Award 2022

– UK eCommerce Award 2021, 2022

– Global eCommerce Award 2021

KARL LILLRUD – AUTHOR

Karl Lillrud is the bestselling author of several books, including:

– Become Innovative: Create the Future (2024)

– AI Your Second Brain: Evolve or Go Extinct (2023)

– You, Me and A.I: The Future is Now, the Journey Into the Reality of Our Future (2023)

– Organizing Amazing Speaker Events Vol 2 (2022)

– Online Business Terms & Acronyms (2021)

– Hacking Your Destiny (2020)

– Organizing Amazing Speaker Events Vol 1 (2019)

– The Better Business Book: 100 People, 100 Stories, 100 Business Lessons to Live By (2018)

KARL LILLRUD – SPEAKER

Karl Lillrud didn’t set out to become a motivational speaker, but after a consulting job, he was asked if he could come and inspire the employees with his knowledge and passion. Whilst he has specific keynotes available, Karl believes in tailoring each to the client and audience in question.

Karl transcends the basic role of facilitator and sees himself more as an Experience Architect. His nearly 30-year career is marked by transforming keynote speeches and panel discussions into engaging, practical, and life-altering journeys.

Karl Lillrud’s keynote topics include:

AI: Transforming Education’s DNA: Discover the pivotal role AI has in revolutionising educational methods, from creating bespoke learning journeys to streamlining admin tasks. Karl provides practical insights into how educators and institutions cn harness AT for an enhanced learning experience.

AI Leadership: Navigating Tomorrow: Dive into the essential skills needed for visionary leadership in the AI era. Karl focuses on leveraging AI for strategic innovation and cultivating a future-ready mindset.

Agile Development in the AI Epoch: A Game Changer: Delve into how AI is accelerating Agile methodologies, enhancing predictive analytics, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

AI: A Cross-Sector Catalyst: Explore how AI transcends traditional business boundaries, offering sector-specific insights and transformative applications. Karl teaches how to leverage the transformational impact of AI for sector-specific challenges and opportunities.

AI Empowerment Across Organisational Hierarchies: Delve into how AI can be harnessed by different personnel within an organisation, from frontline workers to leaders and executives.

AI for the C-Suite: Steering the Ship in the AI Waters: Explore how the COX’s can harness AI for strategic advantage, informed decision-making, and fostering innovation.

AI Success Chronicles: From Visionary to Victory: Dive into a riveting showcase of AI success stories across various industries.

AI and the Future of Finance: A New Dawn: Explore how AI is transforming the financial sector, from risk management to customer engagement.

AI-Driven Healthcare: Lifesaving Innovations: Discover how AI is revolutionising healthcare, from diagnostics to personalised treatment plans.

AI for Sustainable Business Practices: The Green Algorithm: Explore how AI is being harnessed for sustainable business practices, from resource management to carbon footprint reduction.

Online Business in the AI Epoch: Beyond Boundaries: Unravel how AI is transforming the landscape of online business, fostering enhanced user experiences, and driving operational efficiencies. From startup to scale, this keynote offers a journey into how AI can be leveraged across various facets of online business.

Quantum Frontiers in Finance: Mastering Enhanced Cyber Resilience: This keynote is split into three sections. Firstly, The Quantum Vault. Karl unravels the complexities of quantum mechanics and AI, illustrating how this combination can transform risk management, cybersecurity strategies, and fraud detection.

Then we go into The Quantum Shift, where Karl will navigate through the intricacies of quantum-safe protocols and AI algorithms, providing practical insights and a competitive advantage in the financial sector. And then Strategies for Quantum Readiness.

Karl guides audiences through a series of actionable strategies that are vital for quantum readiness in the financial sector. This whole session will end with a Q&A session and an opportunity for deeper diving into the topic and to address any specific concerns.

Karl doesn’t just talk; he listens and he engages. By tuning into the pulse of the room, he knows when to steer the conversation towards unexplored territories or when to delve deeper into a subject. he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He doesn’t just fill gaps; he bridges worlds, whether your audience is well-versed in tech and AI or new to the field.

Previous events include:

– Future of eCommerce, Poland

– Leveraging eCommerce, London

– eCommerce Expo, Sweden

– eCommerce Technology, Sweden

– Entrepreneurial Week, Sweden

– IDEA Labs, India

– LFA BIFEX, Lebanon

– Global SCADA and Cyber Security, Netherlands

– TEDx Kedge BS, France

– IT Tech International, Iran

– Communication Day, Sweden

– eCommerce Expo, Ireland

– Coveo, London

– Retail Online, Dubai

– Genesis BCW, India

KARL LILLRUD | CLIENTS

3, AstraZeneca, the British Chamber of Commerce, Coleman Research, H&M, JENSEN Education, Klarna, Lizer Group, People to People IT Consulting, Readly, the Saudi Chamber of Commerce, Spotify, Store Lens, TUI, and Volvo.

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