Runar Ovesen Hjerpbakk

Leadership, product and technology

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For 17 years I've helped organizations turn technology into real progress toward their goals, through product development, leadership and hands-on building. Today I'm a manager at Bekk in Trondheim.

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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, part of the local leadership team and people manager for 17 consultants. My day-to-day revolves around coaching teams, goal management and training people in using generative AI effectively. 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 actually use generative AI. Both for organizations and individuals. I've had the pleasure of speaking for Statens Vegvesen, Tietoevry, Forsvaret, DIPS, HENT, NGU, Norsk Helsenett, Enova and Domstoladministrasjonen, among others. See my full list of talks.

If you'd like me to give a talk or run a course for your team or organization, don't hesitate to reach out on LinkedIn.

Get in touch

If you'd like to talk product, leadership or technology, the best way to reach me is on LinkedIn or by email.

You can also browse my projects or my writing.