About
For 17 years I've helped organizations turn technology into real progress, through product development, leadership and hands-on building. Today I'm a manager at Bekk in Trondheim.
I'm Runar Ovesen Hjerpbakk, a Norwegian product coach, speaker, people manager and technologist. My work means spotting real business opportunities in tech, improving how teams work together, and introducing cross-functional digital product development as a way of working.
Today I'm a manager at Bekk in Trondheim and people manager for 17 consultants. My day-to-day revolves around product and leadership coaching, goal management and training people in using generative AI effectively. And I still work hands-on as an architect and builder. Before Bekk I spent years at DIPS as a software architect and office lead.
Speaking and courses
I speak and hold courses on topics like digital product development, modernization strategy, OKR and goal management, leadership, team collaboration, and how to succeed with generative AI. Both for organizations and individuals. I've had the pleasure of speaking for Statens Vegvesen, Vejdirektoratet, Tietoevry, Forsvaret, DIPS, HENT, NGU, Norsk Helsenett, Enova and Domstoladministrasjonen, and at conferences and local meetups like Oppdal Tech and Dekkekonferansen, among many others. See my full list of talks.
Get in touch
If you'd like to talk product, leadership or technology, or want me to give a talk or run a course for your organization, the best way to reach me is on LinkedIn or by email.