Jesper Grode

Sustaining Innovation in the AIce Age – Leading Young Talent through Disruptive Times

65 million years ago, the dinosaurs were disrupted by a powerful external force. In present times, we're experiencing a new AIce Age - one that will hopefully not lead to our extinction...

In this candid talk, Jesper shares lessons from building innovative teams, navigating rapid and disruptive tech opportunities, and embracing the discomfort that comes with leading in the AI era. He discusses how to foster creativity without losing focus, and how to make sure innovation creates measurable business impact. Having spent more than two decades with a company that has had to reinvent itself more than once, he offers an honest perspective on leadership, learning, and resilience.

Bio:
Jesper Grode is Senior Director of Product Innovation at Stibo Systems, leading customer-driven innovation in AI, technology adoption, and master data management. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he helps global enterprises address complex data challenges while maximizing the value of Stibo Systems’ Trusted Intelligence Platform.

Jesper holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark and remains active in academia as an external examiner, educator, and mentor.