Some people follow opportunities. Alise creates them.
As a Partner, Data Scientist, and Chief Scientific Officer at Intellectual Labs, Alise is pioneering AI venture building in Norway, turning cutting-edge research into scalable, high-impact startups. Her ability to bridge the gap between deep tech and real-world applications has earned her recognition as one of Norway’s 50 Leading Women in Tech 2025, a well-deserved acknowledgment of her expertise, leadership, and innovation.
But her journey didn’t start with entrepreneurship—it started with a deep curiosity for science and technology and a drive to make AI truly work for people, businesses, and society.
For Alise, technology has always been more than just a tool—it’s a driving force for her curiosity and desire to make an impact on the world.
Breaking Barriers in Tech & Venture Building
Alise has always been fascinated by how data shapes decision-making. Early in her career, she worked at the intersection of technology and research, diving deep into AI, machine learning, and data-driven solutions.
Alise's ventures
Alpha Eight AS – AI Driven Hedgefund
AI driven Asset management with the aim of capturing superior Alpha. Team built, company building active. In development - launch in 2025.
Ambr Institute AS – extended healthspan for all
Improving aging by predicting age-related diseases and offering pre-emptive treatments and health plan support for doctors - with novel AI approach
FactoryMind – industrial AI at scale
Entering a massive – largely untapped – marked for AI driven operations, managing supply chain, smart marchines and cobots with self built AI.
But Alise quickly realized something: groundbreaking research often stays in academic papers instead of getting applied.
That’s when she decided to become an entrepreneur. Alise work in collaborative teams to builds ventures that turn AI research into real-world solutions and products. These ventures are created to help businesses, industries, and society at large use AI to harness smarter, more just, and sustainable futures.
Currently, what are your most exciting projects?
Right now, I feel incredibly fortunate to be involved in some of Norway’s most cutting-edge initiatives through our "AI Venture Studio". Our constant research and development in AI allows us to tackle projects that many other workplaces can only dream about.
A Champion for Women in Tech!
Even with her expertise, Alise has encountered gender bias in corporate, research, and startup environments. While working as a tech consultant, she recalls that sometimes she had to prove herself twice as hard in order to be taken seriously.
While the startup world is evolving, Alise said that there is still a diversity gap-especially in investment circles. Research has shown that male investors are more likely to fund male-led teams, which makes it harder for female entrepreneurs to raise capital. To challenge this dynamic, Alise hopes to facilitate more women’s employment in startups, AI, and venture capital.
What advice does she have for women entering the tech and startup world?
⭐ “Go for it! You’re shaping the future of the industry by stepping into this space. We need more women in technology.”
Redefining how deep-tech companies are built for success
At Intellectual Labs, Alise is at the forefront of some of Norway’s most ambitious AI projects. She thrives on bringing teams together, leveraging diverse expertise, and turning complex research into scalable companies.
Some of the groundbreaking ventures she is currently involved in include:
- Ambr Institute – Revolutionizing healthcare through AI-driven health profiling, working with leading clinics, hospitals and universities to create personalized and preventive healthcare solutions.
- AlphaEight – An AI-powered hedge fund, bringing together Norway’s top financial minds to build the next era of data-driven investment strategies.
- FactoryMind – Transforming manufacturing through AI-driven process optimization and automation.
Alise’s passion is being in the thick of things. Despite her leadership role, Alise remains deeply involved in technology. As she guides teams to build products and companies that achieve real impact, she stays hands-on in AI and machine learning.
A Future Driven by Innovation
For Alise, success isn’t just about technological breakthroughs—it’s about creating environments where diverse teams thrive, and seeing innovation influence positive change in our reality. She believes that flexibility, inclusivity, and a culture of true collaboration are key to making tech and entrepreneurship more welcoming to women and underrepresented groups.
“By surrounding yourself with people who value diverse perspectives, and by embracing what makes you unique, you won’t just foster innovative solutions, but also inspire others to do the same.”
Her journey is proof that science and business don’t have to exist in separate worlds—they can work together to challenge the status quo, push innovation boundaries faster, and build for the future.
And this is just the beginning. 🚀
