DTU Skylab: Applied AI Lunch Talk

OBS: The session on 6 November will be at the Digital Tech Summit in Øksnehallen. It is free to attend, but sign up for the summit is required. You can register here: Digital Tech Summit

About Applied AI Lunch Talks

Applied AI Lunch Talks is an initiative designed to share insights on how AI is leveraged across various organizations to address significant challenges and create value in both business and society. Our guest speakers, who come from startups, SMEs, and large corporations, bring hands-on experience and practical knowledge about applying AI to solve complex problems within their organizations.

Talk 1

Can AI be the Tech Gateway Old-school Industries Need to Digitize?

How would you describe software in the construction industry? “Modern?” “Innovative?” Probably not. More likely “outdated” or ”boring.” Despite huge potential, adoption has been slow - weighed down by small margins, and too many stakeholders. Poorly designed tools haven’t helped, often built without true software expertise, leaving them unfriendly and ineffective. But a new wave is here: software infused with AI that doesn’t just simplify work - it takes on tasks itself. Combined with intuitive, user-friendly design, this could transform construction from an old school industry into a digital leader. In this talk, Oline will share how Acembee is tackling this challenge head-on. 

Speaker

Oline Cold Stærke - CEO & Co-founder, Acembee 

Oline Cold Stærke holds a background in software engineering from DTU, specializing in artificial intelligence. She has always been passionate about bridging heavy industry with cutting-edge technology. Today, Oline is the co-founder of Acembee, a ConTech company that automates construction compliance and reporting through IoT and AI.

Talk 2

Getting ahead of scammers - fighting bad AI with good AI 

Digital fraud is evolving faster than ever, and traditional defenses can’t keep up. SKJOLDET is on a mission to revolutionize how we fight fraud by detecting and preventing scams in real time, without needing prior knowledge of them. With nearly 20,000 users already protected through a proactive AI-powered browser extension, the approach stands apart: users receive free protection while anonymized fraud intelligence is collected directly from real interactions. Flipping around how fraud is usually caught, this approach provides insights into the threat landscape, creating value for authorities, companies, and banks. Hear how AI is used for both good and bad - on both sides of the scam. 

Speaker

Natasha Hougaard, CEO & Co-Founder of SKJOLDET 

Natasha Hougaard is passionate about using AI to fight digital fraud. As Co-Founder of SKJOLDET, she helps individuals and organizations stay ahead of online threats with proactive detection and real-time intelligence. Named one of Denmark’s Top 25 Female Entrepreneurs, Natasha also serves on boards and holds a degree in AI and Data from DTU.