Building the Future
with AI
Welcome
Hei, jeg er
David
Two decades in tech, mostly building things. I started at the bottom — sales, client work, event marketing — and worked my way into digital transformation for some of Norway's biggest brands. Now I run my own company and build AI software that solves problems people actually have.
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The Story
From Operator
to Founder
I started on the ground floor. Sales, event marketing, client work. Then spent almost a decade leading digital transformation for some of Norway's biggest consumer brands — migrating platforms, scaling systems, and eventually running the digital product side of four major automotive brands.
One of my consulting clients asked me to join as co-founder after years of building together. That's the kind of relationship I try to build — where the work speaks for itself and trust follows.
Now I run Bakke & Co full-time and build my own products on the side. Still shipping. Still learning.
Focus
What I Do
AI that ships
No slide decks. No roadmaps to a roadmap. I build working systems — ML pipelines, automation, AI-native features — that go to production and actually do something useful.
Products, not projects
I build things people use. Full-stack, modern, designed to scale. React, Next.js, cloud infrastructure. I care about the details that make software good, not just shippable.
Zero to one
Getting from nothing to your first paying customer is genuinely hard. I've done it with Migenic and I'm doing it now with PortLink. I know where things go wrong.
Ventures
What I'm Building
Bakke & Co
Founder
My main thing. AI implementation, full-stack development, and digital product work for Nordic companies that want to build something real.
PortLink AS
Co-Founder
Maritime logistics runs on emails and WhatsApp. We're fixing that — an AI-driven communication platform built for port operators and ship agents.
EventRipple
Creator
Venue booking and event pricing is a mess of PDFs and back-and-forth. EventRipple gives venues, caterers, and event pros a better way to quote and close.
Approach
How I Work
I work like a co-founder, not a contractor
One of my clients eventually asked me to join as co-owner after years of building together. That didn't happen because I delivered on spec — it happened because I cared about the outcome. Bakke & Co, PortLink, EventRipple — I'm building these now. I know what it costs to hire the wrong person and what it means to be accountable to a board. You're not getting a consultant's detached opinion.
I've been building since high school
Started with e-commerce stores, moved through enterprise systems, landed on digital products. Twenty years of hands-on work means I know what breaks in production and why. Every recommendation I make is grounded in something I've actually shipped.
On AI since 2018, before the hype hit
I was researching generative AI at BI Norwegian Business School and presenting factory optimization work to executive teams at Norway's largest companies before ChatGPT existed. MIT Sloan trained me in AI implementation. I don't follow trends — I follow what moves the business.
Let's Talk
Got a problem
worth solving?
I'm selective. Not every project is the right fit, and I'd rather tell you that upfront than waste your time. But when it clicks, things move fast.
david@bakke.ai
Portfolio
Selected work
A few things I've built. Twenty years of projects means I had to pick.
Vaktrommet AS
Vaktrommet AS
Migenic.com Global Healthcare E-Commerce Platform
Built and scaled international Magento 2 e-commerce platform for healthcare equipment sales across multiple markets.
Impact: Successfully expanded to international markets with 150% revenue growth over 3 years.
Telenor
Telenor
Telenor B2B Marketing Cloud Transformation
Implemented and optimized Salesforce Marketing Cloud for B2B lead generation and customer engagement.
Impact: Increased B2B lead quality by 45% and reduced customer acquisition costs by 32%.
Nortura ASA
Nortura ASA
Nortura Digital Platform Modernization
Led migration from EPI Server to Craft CMS for multiple consumer brand websites.
Impact: Successfully migrated 8 brand websites with 10,000+ pages without service interruption.
Nordic Retail Group
Nordic Retail Group
Multi-Brand Digital Strategy Consulting
Developed comprehensive digital strategy for retail group managing multiple consumer brands across Scandinavia.
Impact: Strategy approved with EUR 2.5M investment in digital capabilities over three years.
Financial Services Company
Financial Services Company
AI-Powered Chatbot for Customer Service
Designed and implemented AI chatbot handling customer inquiries with natural language processing and CRM integration.
Impact: Automated resolution of 65% of customer inquiries, reducing response time from hours to seconds.
Experience
Where I've been
Twenty years across Nordic organizations, startups, and my own ventures.
Digital Product Lead & E-Commerce Manager
Volkswagen Møller Bilfinans
Leading digital transformation across Volkswagen Group brands (VW, Audi, Škoda, Cupra). Driving AI initiatives and e-commerce optimization to revolutionize how customers buy and finance vehicles in the digital era. Focused on enhancing customer experiences through innovation, seamless platform integration, and strategic collaboration with importers and dealers.
Key Achievements
- →Driving AI initiatives and digital strategy aligned with company goals, compliance, and quality standards
- →Led optimization of digital customer journey and e-commerce across all platforms
- →Overseeing digital services and financing solutions for customers, importers, and dealers
Digital Product Lead & E-Commerce Manager
Volkswagen Moller Bilfinans
Leading digital transformation across Volkswagen Group brands (VW, Audi, Skoda, Cupra). Driving AI initiatives and e-commerce optimization to revolutionize how customers buy and finance vehicles in the digital era.
Key Achievements
- →Driving AI initiatives and digital strategy aligned with company goals, compliance, and quality standards
- →Led optimization of digital customer journey and e-commerce across all platforms
- →Overseeing digital services and financing solutions for customers, importers, and dealers
Digital Marketing Manager
Telenor
Worked with analytics and B2B Digital Sales & Marketing to generate leads and optimize digital lead generation through Salesforce and Marketing Cloud. Implemented AI tools to enhance online presence and customer experience.
Key Achievements
- →Led digital marketing initiatives for B2B segment
- →Optimized lead generation through Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- →Implemented AI tools for enhanced customer engagement
Digital Advisor
Nortura ASA
Contributed to website revitalization for major brands including gilde.no and prior.no. Led transition from EPI Server to Craft CMS, driving digital transformation for Norway's largest agricultural cooperative.
Key Achievements
- →Led website revitalization for major brand properties
- →Successfully transitioned from EPI Server to Craft CMS
- →Drove digital transformation and business development
Project Manager
EventSupport AS
Managed digital and physical marketing activities for diverse clientele including Telenor, Save The Children, Eurovision, and The Nobel Peace Center.
Key Achievements
- →Managed marketing projects for major clients
- →Collaborated with prestigious organizations
- →Led cross-functional teams in event marketing
International Management Trainee
Meltwater Group
Joined Meltwater as sales team member, connecting with clients to understand their unique needs and offering tailored media monitoring solutions.
Key Achievements
- →Completed intensive international management training
- →Developed client relationship management skills
- →Gained expertise in consultative sales approach




