My name is Christian Villum, and I am a technology expert with 15+ years of experience helping teams, companies and organisations understand digital technology and grab the opportunities of the future through experimentation and design thinking. På dansk or in perfect English.
If your organization needs a boost in stepping into the digital future, let’s talk.
I have always up-to-date knowledge of global trends of the cutting edge of digital evolution, and can help you figure out how to leverage technologies and concepts like AI, web3, blockchains, tokens, XR, the metaverse, platforms, communities and open source dynamics in your organization and among your stakeholders. We start with the first step and use design thinking methods to speed forward towards your goals and visions.
In addition, I am an entrepreneur and founder of several companies, so I know exactly how hard it is to transform a business.
Scroll down to see ways in which I have used my experience to help a broad range of organizations like yours.
I can help you explore cutting-edge technologies, build your business model, create a prototype, test it, and scale.
I can get you up and close with new technologies and the social undercurrents that drive them – to help uncover what that means for you and your stakeholders.
Bring me onboard your innovation team to lead, co-lead, or assist your lead in setting the path, aligning stakeholders, experimenting with digital technology, and reaching goals.
I bring experience from hosting 100+ events – conferences, panel discussions, fireside chats, and more.
I enjoy making sure what we create together is new, groundbreaking, and creative. New ideas creates the most attention.
Innovation rarely happens by doing what is already known. Instead let’s move into the unknown and make transformations.
Innovation is only relevant when it fit the needs of the target audience. I always start from that point of departure, and involve that audience in the proces.
I enjoy making sure what we create together is new, groundbreaking, and creative. New ideas creates the most attention.
Innovation rarely happens by doing what is already known. Instead let’s move into the unknown and make transformations.
Innovation is only relevant when it fit the needs of the target audience. I always start from that point of departure, and involve that audience in the proces.
I help you to design digital products that connect customer needs with business goals in a meaningful way.
I was responsible for leading 8 Copenhagen-based restaurants through a 5-month Data Innovation Program, in collaboration with Wonderful Copenhagen. The program was designed to teach these restaurants how to gather, analyze, and leverage data effectively, ultimately attracting new, loyal customers.
I was asked host the stage for the Sprint:Digital conference organized by the Danish Design Center at Dansk Industri’s large auditorium. It was a great experience addressing an audience of 200 business leaders and highlighting the use of design, sustainability, and new technology for business development.
I facilitated and conducted a daring, live experiment in collaboration with the Hub for Innovation in Tourism. As part of organizing and hosting a business conference , we had freestyle rapper Per Vers engage in a live “rap battle” on stage against ChatGPT and a speech synthesis, steered by me, all in front of a live audience.
I had the privilege of delivering a keynote presentation to global energy leader Ørsted’s innovation lab. The focus was on how design thinking can accelerate corporate innovation. The insights were based on networking events and interviews with over 20 innovation lab leaders from across Denmark.
Guiding a group of junior researchers at Rigshospitalet through a career planning session was both interesting and inspiring. We engaged in role-playing the future, with ChatGPT serving as the facilitated “game master,” challenging participants to navigate a fictional character resembling themselves.
Facilitating an internal product development workshop at Fragile, an innovation agency, was a rewarding experience. The goal was to refine their product profile with specific customers in mind. We utilized a design thinking approach to gain clarity on audiences, product fit, sales arguments, and priorities.
For the Music Publishers Association, I had the opportunity to conceptualize and execute an entertaining role-play scenario combining ChatGPT and Virtual Reality. Serving as the “game master,” with Khora VR, I challenged them to navigate the future as songwriters using contemporary technology.
Guiding the network-driven arts & culture think tank A/nordi/c through a strategy workshop aimed at mapping out a concept for community building. Together, we brainstormed and planned the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of a formal community of stakeholders around their organization.
Taking on the role of host for the Danish Design Center’s video podcast series was exciting. The series, consisting of 10 episodes, featured key Danish figures who could inspire small and medium-sized enterprises to embrace digitalization. Released on YouTube (video) and Spotify (audio).
For several years I have been moderating quarterly sessions with culture and arts sector industry leaders in media company TechSavvy’s (formerly CopenX’s) business network for members. Each session involves industry leader guest presentations, followed by Q&A and strategy debates or workshop formats.
I helped guide furniture company Stykka through a 4-month program, supported by AI Denmark. The focus was on obtaining and leveraging unused datasets and running them through AI and 3D modelling to uncover hidden needs among senior citizens who struggle to use conventional furniture solutions.
Over a two-day period, I had the privilege of hosting Kristianstad Konsthall’s art & technology symposium in Sweden. The event brought together artists using web3 technology like tokens, blockchains, and the metaverse to share their experiences and best practice during experiments with digital tools in their art.
For 20+ years I have been giving talks, keynotes, and speaking in panels about new technologies and their implications on organizations, their business, and society, especially in the creative and cultural sectors. The image above is a recent performance at Kulturmødet, moderated by tv-host Clement Kjersgaard.
For the joint innovation lab of the Danish tourism industry, I had the pleasure of assisting them with curating a full program for their annual industry conference. This included aiding the finding of speakers, negotiating fees, and coordinating the content of the talks – as well as hosting the event on stage.
Over the course of 4 months I steered a group of the leadership of the world famous restarant Amass, known for their sustainability and innovation in turning waste products into new delicious food, through a design process to trim their product portfolio and innovate new business.
I am a design-driven digital innovator focused on exploring new digital technology and cultural currents. The goal? To create actionable, lasting, sustainable innovation.
ENTREPRENEUR & NEW TECHNOLOGY EXPLORER
I am a technology expert, open-source advocate, consultant and entrepreneur working out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Driven by a keen interest in examining new boundaries for the application of digital technology, and new cultural waves, my work has two trajectories:
On the one hand, exploring new technological currents and their impact on society, as well as the business opportunities they create for companies and organisations.
And, on the other hand, pushing the boundaries of digital art and culture, in particular in the electronic music realm.
I frequently help organizastions as a writer, public speaker, debate moderator, event hos, and business mentor.
Spraengfarlig ApS is a digital consultancy agency and also hosts the companies Perfectly Deep, FutureSelf, Ctrl+Alt+Delete Books & Uhrlaut Records.
15+ YEARS AS BUSINESS ADVISOR FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES & PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS
Innovation, strategy, and product/service development.
CO-FOUNDER AND MEMBER OF TECHNOLOGY WORK COLLECTIVE ‘KORRIDOR’
Experimenting with AI, blockchain and metaverse technology in arts & culture – see korridor.digital.
ENTREPRENEUR & CO-FOUNDER OF SIX COMPANIES IN THE CULTURAL AND ARTS INDUSTRIES
Business modeling, funding, communication, marketing, launch, and execution.
FORMER DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & FUTURE THINKING AT DANISH DESIGN CENTRE
Helping 100+ companies solve digital challenges, and leading several large-scale EU-funded flagship projects
FORMER CO-FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION HUB PLATFORM4
Leadership, community building, fundraising, and development.
(above are highlights – see full resume on LinkedIn)