Theodore Bergqvist

CEO

Stockholm, County, Sweden29 yrs 2 mos experience
AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • CEO of one of Europe's hottest AI companies.
  • Led $500 million cost-saving digital transformation at Ericsson.
  • Advisory roles for prestigious organizations on emerging technologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI and digital transformation across multiple sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

AiEntrepreneurshipData StrategyMachine Learning

Other Skills

AutomationDigital TransformationData PlatformsEmerging TechnologiesVideo GamesDigital MediaE-commerceStrategyOnline AdvertisingVenture CapitalBusiness ModelingDigital StrategyMobile GamesGame DesignGambling

About

Five Key Career Highlights 1. Constructed, expanded, and successfully monetized five enterprises across emerging technology sectors including AI and Automation, market research, gaming, commerce, and enterprise IT operations. Currently I am the CEO and co-founder of Turbotic, an AI company named “one of the hottest AI companies in Europe”. 2. As Head of Ericsson Group Data and Analytics team I championed Ericsson's Data Strategy initiative, developing a transformative digital program and platform that resulted in $500 million in cost savings for the company. Directed and executed extensive Automation and AI programs, built the AI practice and Data platforms. 3. Demonstrated leadership in building and overseeing high-performing international teams in technology, sales, and operational excellence across the US, India, and Europe. 4. Serving (or served) on the board or advisor of various high-growth and publicly traded companies including Catena Media and Handelsbanken Fonder, leveraging expertise to drive business growth and strategic alignment as well as expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Data platforms. 5. Acting as an advisory member for prestigious organizations such as the MIT Technology Review, where I provide strategic counsel and insights to influence their view on emerging technologies. Advisor for Executives for large scale tech and AI transformation programs at Evoke (WilliamHill, 888), Leo Vegas, FEG and other noted companies. My guiding philosophy is: Throughout my career as a senior executive, I've been driven by the idea of instigating business success through innovative strategies, especially within the realm of emerging technologies. My commitment to innovation extends beyond simply developing products or services - it also involves spearheading digital transformations and AI initiatives to optimize operations and create substantial cost savings and accelerate growth. My ability to construct and guide high-performance teams on a global scale underscores my emphasis on collaboration. I believe in harnessing diverse viewpoints and the power of international collaboration to fuel the overall triumph of the businesses I'm involved in.

Experience

Handelsbanken fonder

Advisory Board Member

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Advisory Board Member for Handelsbanken Fonder - Global digital, focusing on emerging technologies and AI.
  • Handelsbanken Global Digital is an actively managed equity fund. The fund seeks exciting solution-oriented companies worldwide that contribute to accelerating the pace of digital transformation. Global Digital focuses on innovative and sustainable growth as the digital transformation constantly evolves based on society's needs.
Data StrategyDigital TransformationAI

Turbotic

Group CEO, Co-founder, Board member

Aug 2020Present · 5 yrs 7 mos · Sweden

  • Named "One of the hottest European AI companies 2022 and 2023" Turbotic is an AI platform to enable scaling and accelerating Automation and AI transformation.
AIAutomationEntrepreneurship

Mit technology review

Formal Member

Aug 2019Feb 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

  • Proud formal member of the MIT Technology Review panel, focusing on AI and transformational technologies.

Catena media

Member of the Board and Chair of TechCom

Apr 2019Sep 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Malta

  • Listed at Nasdaq First North
  • Catena Media is a high-quality online lead generation company within iGaming and Financial Services. With record breaking retention rates of over 5 million monthly users. Marketing and sales lead generation is rapidly moving into a new paradigm, and Catena Media is leading the way.

Ericsson

2 roles

Head of Ericsson Group Data & Analytics (Executive Member of Group IT)

Jun 2018May 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Enable growth, increase performance and deliver operational efficiency thru Advanced Analytics and Artificial intelligence. Building and heading the AI practice and data platforms.
AIData Platforms

Director - AI Innovation & Incubation. IoT ecosystems. Emerging technologies

Oct 2017Jun 2018 · 8 mos · Stockholm, Sweden

  • Strategy and implementation of data driven, Machine intelligence and automated engagement, using emerging technologies and platforms such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, augmented reality, deep data and next generation digital eco-systems.
Machine LearningEmerging Technologies

Tda

Chairman of the Board

Mar 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Stockholm

  • Texas Digital Agency is an agency that combine strategic expertise, technology and digital marketing know-how to create forward-thinking digital marketing solutions and communication.

Nordic native

CEO - Chairman of the Board

Apr 2015Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area

  • Nordic Native developed the MeCOMX digital platform. AI/Rule-based customer loyalty platform

Perspective fund

Founder

Jan 2011Jan 2013 · 2 yrs · Stockholm

  • Initiated and managed a fund to help girls in need. Worked closely with BRIS and Childhood

Gamersgate

CEO, Co-founder, Chairman of the Board

Jan 2008Jan 2015 · 7 yrs

  • GamersGate was founded under my leadership and became one of the leading digital distribution platforms for games in the world, focusing on USA. With a strong branding plattform and customer centric focus we built a global brand and destination for entertainment. In the platform we developed a number of "cutting edge" features such as SDK for micro transactions, DRM and a B2B self-publishing portal.

Paradox interactive

CEO, Founder, Chairman of the Board

Dec 2004Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • (Listed at Stockholm Nasdaq)
  • After serving as Group CEO for Paradox Entertainment for 4 years, where I initiated and implemented a new strategy that lead to a great turnaround for the same company, I acquired the Interactive division of Paradox Entertainment in December 2004 and Paradox Interactive was founded. I acted CEO until 2010 when the company was sold to Spiltan.

Paradox entertainment

Group CEO

May 2001Dec 2004 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • I served as Group CEO for Paradox Entertainment for four years, initiating and implementing a new strategy leading to an operational turnaround of the company.
  • I joined Paradox Entertainment in May 2001 as Chief Executive Officer. My responsibilities included the overall strategy, financial performance and growth initiatives of the company. Under my leadership Paradox Entertainment acquired the Conan brand and started to capitalize on licensing the brand for movies, comics, games, toys, etc.

Jupiter communications scandinavia

CEO, Head of M&A Europe and Asia

Aug 1999Jan 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • I acted as CEO for Jupiter Communication Scandinavia; today part of Gartner Group, where I also served as M&A director for Europe and Asia. Additionally, I held the position as the senior analyst at Jupiter being an expert in the media and entertainment industry focusing on new business models and digital transformation.

Intelligence

CEO, Co-founder

Jun 1998Jul 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Intelligence was one of the leading analyst and consulting firms in Scandinavia serving companies such as Telia, Ericsson and Schibsted with insights and strategies in the digital economy.
  • I co-founded Intelligence Research and Consulting, (“IRC”) where I served as CEO. IRC rapidly became one of the most sought after research and consulting firms in Scandinavia focusing on media, e-commerce and wireless business. In 1999, I led the negotiation and sale of IRC to Jupiter Communications.

Telia

E-commerce manager

May 1996May 1998 · 2 yrs

  • I acted as e-commerce Manager for Telia, managing the development and the commercial platform for transactional business B2C.

Education

Singularity University CA

Executive Program — Exponential technologies & organizations

Jan 2020Jan 2020

Singularity University

Exponential Innovation Program

Jan 2018Jan 2018

Stockholm University

BA — Marketing & Strategic planning

Jan 1993Jan 1995

Telia Sales and Marketing Trainee Program

IKEA Trainee Program

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