Espen Andersen is an Associate Professor at BI Norwegian Business School's Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and holds an adjunct position at the University of Oslo's Department of Computer Science. With a D.B.A. from Harvard Business School and M.Sc. from BI Norwegian Business School, he maintains a research focus on technology strategy, digital transformation, and innovation management. His research explores: Data-driven organizational decision-making Disruptive impacts of digital technologies Machine learning in business strategy Innovation processes in technology firms Knowledge management systems Publication trends show consistent focus on digital transformation challenges, with recent work examining AI's organizational impact and strategies for technological adaptation. His articles frequently employ business case methodologies across multiple industries. Awards and recognition: Excellent Teaching Practitioner (2023) Andersen actively contributes to executive education through Comunità networks, consults internationally on technology strategy, and maintains academic blogs in both English (Applied Abstractions) and Norwegian (Tversover).
Anton Korinek is a Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia with a joint appointment at the Darden School of Business. His affiliations include Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Korinek's research centers on the Economics of Transformative AI , exploring how artificial intelligence—particularly AGI—could revolutionize economic structures. His work addresses: Labor market disruptions and technological unemployment Macroeconomic policy design for AI-driven economies Global inequality and development challenges Ethical governance of AI systems He integrates computational methods, including LLM-based research automation, to model economic transitions. His recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on AI's societal impacts, with trends including: Policy frameworks for AGI transitions Market concentration in AI industries Generative AI applications in economic research Pandemic-era externalities and decision-making Korinek's recognitions include: Vox Future Perfect 50 Honoree (2024) He maintains an active research portal (korinek.com) and collaborates globally through NBER and CEPR networks.
Anne-Britt Gran is Professor in Cultural Policy and Cultural Analysis at BI Norwegian Business School's Department of Communication and Culture. She founded and co-directs the BI Center for Creative Industries (BICCI), established in 2014, positioning herself at the forefront of research on creative industries and digital transformation in cultural sectors. Professor Gran holds an interdisciplinary doctorate from the University of Oslo focusing on theater history from an idea historical perspective. Her academic career spans positions at University of Oslo, NTNU in Trondheim, and University of Aarhus, Denmark, establishing her as a leading Nordic scholar in cultural studies. Her research spans theater history, cultural policy, creative industries economics, and digital transformation of cultural sectors. She has developed innovative frameworks connecting theatrical concepts with digital self-presentation, notably in her work on 'Performing Not-Not-Me in SoMe.' Her scholarship consistently examines how digitization impacts cultural diversity, accessibility, and business models across museums, cinemas, publishing, and performing arts. Analysis of her extensive publication record reveals a consistent trajectory examining digital transformation across cultural sectors. Her work demonstrates how digital infrastructures create both opportunities and challenges for cultural diversity, with particular attention to audience behavior and institutional adaptation. She has pioneered research on algorithm awareness as a critical digital meta-skill and developed nuanced understandings of how digital platforms affect cultural consumption patterns. Co-director of BI Center for Creative Industries since 2014 Principal investigator on multiple NFR-funded research projects Author of influential reports on cultural sector economics during the pandemic Regular contributor to cultural policy debates through media commentary Professor Gran leads a dynamic research team that has produced numerous policy-relevant studies on digital cultural consumption, creative industry economics, and the impact of global platforms on national cultural ecosystems. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, making significant contributions to understanding how cultural sectors adapt to digital transformation while maintaining diversity and accessibility.
Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy. Holds a doctorate in sociology with specialization in social policy. Permanent invited lecturer at ELTE University (Budapest) and Institute of Social Work (Dar es Salaam). Actively engaged in international collaboration between Global North and South institutions. Research focuses on social inclusion of marginalized groups , particularly through supported employment (SE) and individual placement and support (IPS) frameworks. Additional expertise in gender policy, women's leadership, organizational culture, and digital transformation of welfare services. Current leadership in WORKINC project examining work inclusion across urban contexts. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on digitalization challenges in social work practice, analyzing impacts on professional decision-making, service accessibility, and organizational culture. Research combines critical analysis of welfare state sustainability with practical implementation studies across European and African contexts. Key projects include SOLIDEM (examining trust in welfare states) and UKRINT (labor market integration of Ukrainian refugees). International engagement spans East and South African academic institutions with focus on comparative welfare models. Research methodology integrates mixed-methods approaches including discourse analysis, qualitative fieldwork, and cross-national comparisons to address contemporary welfare challenges.
