Andreas Schwarzkopf

Data Engineering Consultant (Retail AI Division)

AI Expert - The AI Navigator 🧭 Top AI Voice | Mercedes-Benz Alum | Sharing AI Insights for Leaders

With over 12 years of hands-on AI integration experience across various industries, I guide companies through AI-native transformations.

My background:

- LinkedIn Top Voice, recognized for practical AI insights
- Consulted for Mercedes-Benz to enhance manufacturing quality using AI
- Advised on AI across various industries, including retail, telecom, education, and more
- Founded a data and AI startup, leading it to a successful exit.

What you can expect from my AI-native newsletter:

- Insights on AI-native strategies for a competitive edge and sustainable growth
- Tactics for efficient and customer-focused AI-native operations
- Guidance on creating a data-driven, innovative, and responsible AI-native culture.

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Helping businesses understand and harness the potential of AI.

Wheeler Institute for Business and Development

Research Fellow and Consultant for Business and Development

• Consultation for businesses, start-ups, and social entrepreneurs on the development and implementation of cultural change strategies
• Design and development of organisational development initiatives
• Exploration of cultural dynamics and socio-economic factors in Ethiopia, India, and Liberia
• Advising companies and organisations on the implementation of sustainable projects and programs
• Development of strategies to strengthen collaboration between different cultures and business sectors
• Consultation and implementation of storytelling techniques for businesses
• Facilitating cultural understanding and its significance in the business environment
• Conducting workshops on intercultural communication and corporate communication, strategic storytelling, narrative skills, and persuasive presentations
• Production of a documentary film on the history and influence of the Firestone Rubber Plantation in Liberia

Research Fellow and Consultant 

London Business School

As an experienced Project Manager for a European Research Council (ERC) funded project (€1.5 million) on African economic history and long-term effects of colonialism, I have successfully led and coordinated an international research team.

• Leadership of a 14-member international research team based in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and Africa
• Management of resources and budgets to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Implementation of project requirements and monitoring of progress, standardisation of procedures to ensure the quality and consistency of research outcomes
• Collaboration with various stakeholders to meet their requirements and ensure their satisfaction

Projektmanagement

Research Consultant:

• Conducting rigorous research on social and economic development, labor migration, and colonialism in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Authoring four expert reports (20-25k words each)
• Working independently as well as in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team.

Research Consultant

Muse Storytelling

• Consultation and execution of online studies, as well as conducting 25 interviews on the crypto landscape and HEX for the documentary film The Highest of Stakes (THoS) (2021-2022)
• Assisting in the production phase of the THoS documentary in London (2021)
• Active member of the MUSE Storytelling Academy, honing impactful storytelling skills for businesses and organizations (since 201

Senior Consultant

Business & Culture Anthropologist

SOAS University of London

• Teaching and designing workshops for various courses in Anthropology and Development Studies for over 100 students
• Designing and conducting lectures in classrooms and online using modern tools and methods, while supervising and advising more than 60 students on their coursework and final projects

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

University College London

Teaching Assistant at UCL for the course "Thinking Through Identity".

• Collaborated closely with the lecturer and assisted in designing essay questions and seminar structure.
• Conducted 2 seminars for over 15 students.
• Designed group activities and active learning exercises.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

In an age where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is transforming the landscape of business and technology, organizations are facing a trifold challenge: navigating the external complexity of rapidly evolving AI, addressing the internal need for cultural adaptability and inclusivity, and confronting the philosophical question of how technology shapes our human experience. How does your organization stand in this dynamic environment?

I am here to guide you through these challenges. With a decade of experience in anthropology across diverse cultures in the African continent, the UK, Europe, and India, I offer a deep understanding of the subtleties of cultural dynamics. This expertise is crucial for businesses striving to integrate diverse cultural values into their strategies, an essential aspect in today's globalized and AI-driven market.

But my role extends beyond cultural analysis. As a certified professional in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan + CSAIL (2023), I combine my anthropological insights with cutting-edge AI knowledge. This unique blend enables me to assist your organization in integrating cultural understanding seamlessly with AI strategies. The result? Technological advancements that are not only innovative but also deeply resonant with varied cultural values and practices.

In addition, as a content creator, filmmaker, and storyteller, I help organizations, NGOs, and companies in clearly communicating their vision, mission, and values. Through strategic storytelling and employee branding, I craft compelling narratives that create a lasting impact and resonate with your target audience.

If your organization is seeking a professional guide to navigate the complexities of cultural dynamics and AI, and to communicate your vision effectively, let's collaborate. I am passionate about exploring new ideas and creating extraordinary solutions tailored to your unique challenges. Reach out to me, and let's embark on this journey to harness the full potential of your business in the AI era.

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