About Us

AI ThinkLab is a Norwegian tech leader using advanced language technologies to drive efficiency and growth across industries—powered by AI that sells smarter and thinks sharper.

 

By 2030, AI ThinkLab will master language tech to improve thinking and connection efficiency—cutting communication waste, boosting sales, and powering sharper decisions for a thriving world.

 

At AI ThinkLab, we empower businesses with AI-driven solutions—consulting, development, deployment, and sales tools—to enhance efficiency, accelerate growth, and deliver real results with Large Language Models (LLMs).

 

• Lars O. Horpestad, CEO & Co-Founder:
  With over 15 years of experience in project development and a profound passion for AI language technologies, Lars leads AI ThinkLab with a vision to transform communication and thinking across various industries. His strategic insights and commitment to innovation drive the company’s mission of creating impactful AI solutions.
  
  
• Shahram Ariafar, Co-Founder:
  A recipient of DNB's Innovaction Prize for Satellite-GPS Innovation, Shahram brings extensive expertise from his background as a first lektor at the War School, in Military Intelligence, and technology operations. As Co-Founder, he drives AI ThinkLab's technological advancement, partnerships, and research collaborations.

 

AI ThinkLab’s growth and impact are amplified through strategic partnerships with renowned organizations:

• AIM-Health:
  Also known as The Norwegian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, we co-drafted its founding alongside NTNU’s Faculty of Medicine and various research organizations in Norway. This collaboration enhances our AI-driven healthcare solutions, setting new standards in medical diagnostics.
  
  
• Noroff University College:
  We collaborate with Noroff University College to develop new yearly courses within the field of Artificial Intelligence, supporting the education and professional development of future AI experts.
  
  
• NTNU:
  Through our association with the meidcal faculty at NTNU, leaders in Machine Learning and Image Recognition for over three decades, we seek to leverage pioneering research to enhance our technological offerings and drive impactful AI innovations.
  
  
• Innovation Norway:
  In June 2024, we secured our first grant from Innovation Norway, recognizing our prestige and the significance of our work. This support propels us to bring Norwegian AI excellence to the global stage, fostering international growth and collaboration.

 

At AI ThinkLab, we specialize in a comprehensive range of AI-driven language solutions:

• Consulting (LLMs):
  Providing strategic guidance on the application of Large Language Models to optimize business processes and outcomes. Learn More
  
  
• Development of Custom AI Solutions:
  Creating bespoke AI applications tailored to your unique business needs, ensuring maximum efficiency and innovation. Learn More
  
  
• Deployment of AI Models:
  Implementing and managing AI models within your existing infrastructure or on our secure servers to enhance operational capabilities and drive growth. Learn More
  
  
• Publications:
  Sharing our thought leadership and insights through comprehensive books, research papers, and our LinkedIn Newsletter "Smarter Decisions with AI." Learn More

 

AI ThinkLab is committed to advancing the understanding and application of artificial intelligence through thought leadership and comprehensive publications:

• "Å ta smartere beslutninger med AI" (2023):
  Published in Norwegian, this book serves as an introductory guide to AI and Large Language Models. It argues for the integration of AI in executive decision-making processes, offering numerous thought experiments that demonstrate how tools like OpenAI's GPT-3 can enhance organizational and personal effectiveness. Purchase the Book
  
  
• "1 Degree of Separation: How 1 Person Could Run a Country With AI" (Coming August 2025):
  This upcoming book explores advanced context summarization, stacking, and scaling with LLMs as automation enablers. Building on the concept of "Six Degrees of Separation," this work delves into how a single individual can leverage AI to manage and optimize complex systems, from nations to large enterprises. Learn More
  
  
• Smarter Decisions with AI Newsletter:
  Stay updated with the latest insights, strategies, and advancements in AI through our LinkedIn Newsletter, “Smarter Decisions with AI.” Subscribe Now

 

• 2022: Foundation and Innovation
  Initiated foundational AI research and gained early recognition within academic and professional circles.
  
  
• 2023: Establishing Thought Leadership
  Published "Making Smarter Decisions With AI" and officially founded AI ThinkLab AS with Co-Founders Lars O. Horpestad and Shahram Ariafar.
  
  
• 2024: Strategic Partnerships and Expansion
  Formed key partnerships with the Norwegian Department of Health and SINTEF Digital at NTNU, co-drafted AIM-Health, secured our first grant from Innovation Norway, and established partnerships with Noroff University College.
  
  
• 2025: Transformation and Rebranding
  Undertook major restructuring and rebranding efforts to align AI ThinkLab’s goals with our expanding vision across multiple industries.

 

“Our collaboration with AI ThinkLab has revolutionized our communication processes, enhancing efficiency and decision-making through their bespoke AI solutions.” – Alexander Schmidt, CEO, HSX Corp.

 

“AI ThinkLab’s strategic consulting on LLM applications has significantly optimized our business operations, delivering remarkable results.” – Kate London, CTO, C-SUITE Ltd.

 

Ready to power your business with AI that sells smarter and thinks sharper? Contact Us Today to consult, build, deploy, or automate.

 

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