Rikard Steiber
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Rikard Steiber

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Rikard Steiber: Silicon Valley maverick, founder, AI enthusiast, and future astronaut Rikard Steiber is a visionary tech leader who has shaped the digital landscape at global powerhouses, including Google, Modern Times Group, HTC VIVE, and GoodTrust. His innovative work has transformed internet services, streaming media, virtual reality, and AI. Steiber is a trusted advisor to tech giants and futuristic start-ups, bringing sci-fi concepts to life. His portfolio includes electric trucks (Einride), flying cars (Jetson), and roads that charge moving vehicles (Elonroad). A compelling speaker, Steiber has inspired audiences at major tech conferences (MWC, IBC, CES) and prestigious universities (Harvard, MIT, Stanford). His passion for innovation reaches beyond Earth––he’s slated to become a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Career highlights: ● At HTC: Created the world’s first VR subscription service as President of Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality. ● At Modern Times Group: Built Viaplay, a leading European streaming service, and expanded into eSports and gaming as CEO of MTGx and Chief Digital Officer. ● At Google: Launched highly profitable products as Global Marketing Director of Ads and led marketing for all products across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Entrepreneurial ventures: ● Founder and CEO of GoodTrust, protecting everyone’s digital life and legacy. ● Founded Xlent Strategy Consulting, a premier Nordic digital strategy firm. ● Cofounded Scandinavia Online (the “AOL of the Nordics”) in the mid-1990s. ● Established WIT Global, one of the largest Women in Tech events and networks. Education: ● MSc from SDA Bocconi, Italy ● BSc from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden As the father of two daughters, Steiber is committed to promoting women in tech. His diverse experience and forward-thinking approach continue to drive innovation in the tech industry and beyond.
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