How to Boost EBITDA with AI – Without Losing Your Culture, Purpose, or People

As part of Oslo Innovation Week, our member Cody Solutions hosted an engaging session exploring how companies can boost profitability with AI - while preserving their culture, purpose, and people.

The session gathered participants interested in practical applications of AI and automation, offering clear and relatable insights into how companies can implement AI to improve efficiency and profitability. The focus was on making AI understandable and actionable - showing that successful automation is as much about people and mindset as it is about technology.

Cody Solutions shared practical frameworks, ROI models, and real case studies from manufacturing, logistics, finance, and service industries, illustrating how smart automation can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth.

Speakers:

• Max Gontar, Cody Solutions LLC; Lecturer at WAB MBA School, shared insights on how to identify the right moment to start automating, Cody’s project approach, and measurable business results.
  
  
• Vlada Khokhlova, CBDO, Cody Solutions, discussed the psychological and human aspects of integrating AI into daily operations - explaining how AI complements people, enhances performance, and helps achieve key targets.
  
  
• Maiia Stiupan, NUCC, opened the event, highlighting the growing relevance of Ukrainian tech expertise and the role of innovation in strengthening Norwegian-Ukrainian business cooperation.

Key takeaways included:

• Real-life examples of AI-powered efficiency and cost savings
  
• A step-by-step approach to calculating the true ROI of automation
  
• How human-AI collaboration can boost value creation without burnout
  
• Why culture and purpose are essential to successful digital transformation

The event offered a human-centred perspective on how AI can become a driver for long-term, sustainable business growth - without compromising what makes a company unique.

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Missed the event and curious what AI can do for your company?

Drop us a line at post@nucc.no, and we’ll connect you with Cody Solutions to explore a practical, ROI-driven roadmap for your business.