Yngvar is a renowned technology leader, currently leading DNB NewTechLab, the Moonshot Unit of DNB Bank. As the Colonel of Moonshots, Yngvar and his team delve into the uncharted territories of new technology from their bases in Bjørvika, San Francisco, and Palo Alto.
Yngvar is also a co-author of several books and serves as an Industry Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in Bergen. He has previously lectured on Moonshot innovation at Singularity University and Rehumanize Institute.
With a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from NTNU, Yngvar’s diverse career has taken him from Big Tech to startups, scaleups, banking, and academia. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in building products, technologies, cultures, and companies.
A familiar face in the media, Yngvar frequently appears on TV, podcasts, newspapers, op-eds, debates, and stages both nationally and internationally. In 2023, he was honored with a nomination for the Nordic AI Influencer Award of the Year.