Bård Myrstad

CEO at Simplifai

Bård Myrstad is the Co-Founder and CEO of Simplifai, a company based in Oslo, Norway, that focuses on simplifying business processes through artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, where he has demonstrated strong business acumen and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various organizations.1 2

Professional Background

Simplifai: Since January 2018, Myrstad has led Simplifai, which aims to empower businesses by automating tasks such as email handling and document processing through its AI solutions, including the innovative Simplifai Studio platform.1 3
Previous Roles:
- Group COO at Elop AS (May 2021 - September 2022)
- Head of Software Tenders and Projects at Rejlers Embriq AS (April 2012 - December 2017)
- Consultant at Accenture (January 2011 - March 2012)
- Project Manager at Viz Risk Management Services AS (October 2007 - December 2010).1 2

Education

Myrstad holds a Cand. Scient. in Informatics from the University of Oslo and has completed several executive master's programs in energy management from institutions including ESCP Business School and BI Norwegian Business School.1

Achievements

Under his leadership, Simplifai has gained recognition as a leading innovator in the AI sector, particularly noted for its contributions to automating customer dialogue and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The company was recently recognized on the prestigious 2024 InsurTech100 list.4

Contact Information

For professional inquiries, Bård Myrstad can be reached via:

Email: bard.myrstad@simplifai.ai
Phone: (+47) 415 03 263

Myrstad's vision for Simplifai emphasizes making AI accessible to businesses, thereby improving work quality and employee productivity while reshaping traditional business processes.3