GCBR Expert

Dr. Marigo Raftopoulos

OrganisationEntanglement-AI

GCBR role:

Member, GCBR Expert Network

Job title:

Human-AI Collaboration Consultant

Organisation:

Entanglement-AI

Geographic focus:

Global

Languages: English

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Passionate strategic business advisor and technology researcher focussed on how we can augment the best of human and artificial intelligence to accelerate creativity and innovation. Deep experience in business advisory, technology research and dissemination. Experience in making learning, communication and information engaging through events, interactive activities, and engagement through stakeholder participation & co-creation. Dedicated to making knowledge and research actionable and accessible to the public for the benefit of people and planet. RECENT EXPERIENCE AI RESEARCHER, AUTHOR, AI COACH & TRAINER ROUTLEDGE, TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP | NOV 2024to present: I’ve been contracted by Routledge to write an accessible business book on AI enablement in industry and organisations based on my recently completed EU research project Augmented Humans. My key tasks are: Writing of the book: “Entanglement: Navigating Complexity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” . Develop interactive materials such as games, design methodologies. and learning course material on understanding AI without the hype. Commercialise content developed such as my ‘Designing Tiny Robots’ methodology as an AI co-creation tool. My book manuscript is currenlty in production, due for publication 19 February 2026. I also work as an AI Coach on the online learning platform, Mindstone, teaching AI Basics, AI Ethics and Responsible AI. MARIE CURIE RESEARCH FELLOW: AUGMENTED HUMANS TAMPERE UNIVERSITY, FINLAND | AUG 2021–NOV 2024 I was awarded an EU Marie Curie Research fellowship worth over EUR200,000 for my project Augmented Humans. Responsibilities were: Develop a three year project plan, execute on target deliverables, management of the project budget and deliver on the research communication and dissemination plans. Undertake original quantitative and qualitative research and publish open-access papers and articles on AI adoption and enablement. Form global collaborations with academia and industry. Develop & run public workshops, seminars, lectures and presentations to communicate and disseminate AI research outcomes. STRATEGIC ADVISOR, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGIC INNOVATION LAB | 2014–2024 I have worked as a strategic business advisor for clients in government, industry and startup sectors. Digital innovation advisory projects and programs have included the following: Neobank startup, Bench (based in Austin, Texas, USA) 2020+ Project Investment Advisor, EU Horizon Program, 2014-2021 InsurTech startup, Lime (based in London, UK) 2016-2018 BlueChilli Technology (Sydney), 2011-2015 Digital transformation projects in prior management consulting roles for various programs and clients such as: National Australia Bannk, Origin Energy, John Holland Construction, Department of Defence, Department of Health, Department of Transport, Department of Innovation and Training, TAL Insurance, AMP and KPMG. TOP TEN SKILLS • Deep knowledge on AI Literacy and enablement requirements in organisations • Workplace AI adoption, AI resistance, user archetypes • Program development and management • Deep skills in research, writing, communication, and publication • Engaging teaching, coaching, and workshop facilitation that enhances audience skills • Organisational enablement and capability building for digital transformation • Focus on human flourishing and environmental sustainability • Consolidate vast amounts of information into focussed guides • Independent, self-starter, team player, capability builder • Believes best outcomes are achieved through stakeholder collaboration and co-creation EDUCATION DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY RMIT University, Melbourne | 2016 Focus: Workplace engagement, human centred design, gamification MBA Monash University, Melbourne | 2006 Specialisation: Strategic Management BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS Monash University, Melbourne Specialisation: Organisational Behaviour & Management ACHIEVEMENTS EU MARIE CURIE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - AUGMENTED HUMANS European Union - won EUR200,000 grant | 2021-2024 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Stanford: Behavior Design | 2015 MIT: Systems Thinking | 2014 Cynefin: Complexity Science and Sense-Making | 2013 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Over 20 academic publications with 400+ citations, h-index 11 Google Scholar link: https://tinyurl.com/fpj7sa23 CREATOR - of original and bespoke business tools such as: Designing Tiny Robots (interactive AI co-design method) | 2024 AI Design Sprint | 2024 AI Adoption Archetypes | 2024 Gamification Design Sprint | 2018 PUBLIC SPEAKER & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR AT OVER 50 EVENTS - examples as follows: Epicentre AI Week, Helskinki | 2023 Emerging Innovation Summit, Melbourne | 2019 BizPlay, Germany | 2013, 2014, 2021 Gamification Europe | 2018 SXSW, Austin | 2017 EVENT PRODUCER AND CURATOR - examples of my experience: Gamification Summit, SanFrancisco and Melbourne Games for Change, Melbourne | 2012, 2013, 2014 Games for Change, New York | 2012 Several academic conferences | 2012-2024 Numerous client longform planning days, seminars & workshops

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