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38 articles by Karl Lillrud on AI, innovation, leadership and online business, from 2019 to today. For the newest thinking, see Insights.
What the EU AI Act Delay Means for Your Enterprise AI Strategy
The EU Parliament voted to delay high-risk AI compliance to December 2027. Here is exactly what it means for enterprise AI strategy and what to do with...
Read 21 Mar 2026 · 2 min readFrom Global Gurus Top 30 to Your Stage: What Makes an Innovation Keynote Worth Booking
Karl Lillrud is a Global Gurus Top 30 innovation keynote speaker. Learn what separates a great innovation keynote from a forgettable one, and how to...
Read 21 Mar 2026 · 2 min readWhat Speaking at Davos Taught Me About the Future of AI
Karl Lillrud keynote speaker at World Economic Forum Davos shares 3 AI strategy lessons every business leader needs. Global Gurus Top 30, 2x TEDx, Top...
Read 21 Mar 2026 · 2 min readAI Keynote Speaker for Leadership Conferences
Karl Lillrud is a top AI keynote speaker for leadership conferences globally. Global Gurus Top 30, two-time TEDx speaker, HBR Advisory Council member...
Read 21 Mar 2026 · 1 min readTop AI Keynote Speakers for Corporate Events 2026
Planning a corporate event in 2026? Karl Lillrud ranks #16 globally (Global Gurus) and is one of the top AI keynote speakers trusted by brands...
Read 21 Mar 2026 · 2 min readHow to Choose the Right AI Speaker for Your Event
Choosing an AI keynote speaker is one of the most impactful decisions for any event. This guide covers the key criteria: credentials, audience fit...
Read 17 Mar 2026 · 2 min readKarl Lillrud: Press Kit and Media Resources
Karl Lillrud: Press Kit and Media Resources Quick Facts Full name: Karl Lillrud Based in: Spain and UAE (originally from Sweden) Focus areas: AI...
Read 24 Mar 2024 · 8 min readUN General Assembly adopts landmark resolution on artificial intelligence
Summarizing introduction. The UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution on AI development marks a pivotal moment, setting a global precedent for...
Read 27 Jun 2023 · 2 min readThe Key to Building a Successful Business: Connecting with Your Customers
Are you an entrepreneur striving to build a thriving business? Do you find it challenging to establish a strong connection with your customers? If so...
Read 20 Jun 2023 · 2 min readHow to Boost Your Productivity and Creativity with Mind Mapping Techniques
Are you tired of wasting time trying to organize your thoughts and ideas? Do you struggle with connecting different data points and creating a logical...
Read 06 Jun 2023 · 2 min readHow Being Dyslexic Benefited Me in Ways Others Couldn't Imagine
Living with dyslexia can be challenging, but it can also be a superpower.
Read 30 May 2023 · 3 min readBreak the bubble and discover your next big idea
As a creative person, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed with a multitude of ideas buzzing around in your head.
Read 23 May 2023 · 2 min readKarl has finally published his new mentorship program
Karl, the founder of The Knowledge Company, has just released his latest mentorship program. The program is designed to help students in their careers...
Read 16 May 2023 · 2 min readHow to involve innovation in your e-commerce strategy
Innovation is a critical aspect of any successful business strategy, especially in the e-commerce space. With the rise of new technologies, it's...
Read 09 May 2023 · 1 min readHow to make your leadership more effective
Effective leadership is critical for achieving success in any organization. Whether you are a business owner, manager, or team leader, your ability to...
Read 02 May 2023 · 1 min readSIME Summer Edition 2023
Karl Lillrud, AI expert, author, The Future of AI, SIME Summer Edition, AI shaping our world, tech industry, artificial intelligence, society, May 4th...
Read 25 Apr 2023 · 1 min readYou, me and a.i
The latest book from the author, a top 30 motivational speaker in the world and a leading AI authority, Karl Lillrud
Read 19 Apr 2023 · 2 min readHow to solve problems in work, but also in general life
At some point in our lives, we will all face complex challenges that require a significant amount of problem-solving. Whether it's a work project, a...
Read 18 Apr 2023 · 2 min readLeadership in innovation
Are you looking for tips on how to be a leader in innovation? Go check this blogpost out
Read 17 Apr 2023 · 2 min read7 Strategies for Building a Successful Online Business
Looking to build a successful online business? Check out these 7 proven strategies that can help you achieve your goals and stand out from the...
Read 06 Mar 2023 · 5 min readGlobal Gurus 2023 Award
The Global Gurus Top 30 list has become a benchmark in the leadership, coaching, and training industry. Every year, Global Gurus conducts a global...
Read 06 Feb 2023 · 5 min readFind the best speaker for an event in 2023
Hiring the best speaker for an event in 2023 can be a daunting task, especially with the added complexity of virtual, hybrid, and in-person options...
Read 29 Dec 2022 · 8 min readBizfluenzer VS Thought Leaders
Bizfluencer (Biz•flu•ən•sər), n.: an experienced entrepreneur and leader with influence. Let’s talk about business Bizfluencers (business influencers)...
Read 16 Dec 2022 · 8 min readSeason 3 E4 Mastering Naics code for Online Retail with Karl Lillrud
When did Karl start his first company and how? Naics code for online retail , I founded my first company at the age of 16 in 1996. It was an IT...
Read 10 Nov 2022 · 5 min readThe answers from futurist speakers… questions asked by the audience at the events I spoken at.
futurist speakers, The answers to the questions you and many other starts to think of.
Read 10 Nov 2022 · 1 min readOnline Business Terms and Acronyms: The only complete guide.
The result of many people telling me the truth, that its difficult to understand all the technical words acronyms terms and more in the online space...
Read 10 Nov 2022 · 1 min readOnline Business Model Canvas
Get started with your own venture the easy way using the online bussines model canvas by Karl Lillrud
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 1 min readLift your self up before defining new goals
Start your new year by telling your self about the many achievements you made during this year. Lift your self higher by looking back at all the great...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 3 min readWorlds' best public speakers of all time 2021
Best public speakers of all time , top public speaker and so many…. To amaze your audience you need to find the top public business speakers to work...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 40 min readThe Complete List of Online Business Acronyms and Terms, that became an entire book.
No results found As an ecommerce expert , I must say that You could view this as the complete list or wordbook of acronyms and terms related to running...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 6 min readFuture of Payment - What if...
Future of Payment, I'm writing about the future of the payment system, I won't meet you for a long time, so I like to ask you for two things.
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 6 min readDo you really understand conversion... Part 3 of the article series
DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND CONVERSION... PART 3 OF THE ARTICLE SERIES This is part 3 of the thin red line e-commerce series that I have been publishing...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 11 min readWhy all marketers started to hate Apple yesterday.
WHY ALL MARKETERS STARTED TO HATE APPLE YESTERDAY. Are you aware that the entire marketing industry is upset with Apple´s latest version of the iPhone...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 11 min readThe Future of E-Commerce - Part 1 - Consumer relationship
THE FUTURE OF E-COMMERCE - PART 1 - CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP In this article, as an ecommerce speaker, I will tell you about the problem with how we work...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 6 min readYesterday one e-commerce site sold for 2 billion USD in 2 minutes, with 90% checkouts on mobile devices
YESTERDAY ONE E-COMMERCE SITE SOLD FOR 2 BILLION USD IN 2 MINUTES, WITH 90% CHECKOUTS ON MOBILE DEVICES Do you know what day it was yesterday?...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 6 min readThe fearsome truth about e-commerce
THE FEARSOME TRUTH ABOUT E-COMMERCE That “thin”? red line. Part 1, of a series of articles around the pain points for e-commerce. You spend a lot of...
Read 16 Jul 2022 · 11 min readSo, you failed. Now what? Pivoting to success
SO, YOU FAILED. NOW WHAT? PIVOTING TO SUCCESS How a difficult decision to change our approach forced us to improve and rethink our strategy. A short...
Read 28 May 2019 · 4 min readAre you risking everything on your 1.0
ARE YOU RISKING EVERYTHING ON YOUR 1.0 Believing that you got everything perfectly right when you launch a new product or solution is most probably...
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