Sweden and Stockholm must leverage innovation and AI to remain relevant and competitive, and to achieve the values that we believe in. But it’s hard to achieve the scale, speed, and direction that we aim for in a sustainable way. Think Big Leaders helps organizations formulate a strategic direction and anchor it in practical, actionable practices. Founded by innovation and AI advisor Amir Elion- who brings hands-on experience from Amazon Web Services, Motorola and product leadership roles in two startups – the company is rooted in the belief that innovation thrives when approached systematically and pragmatically.
“Our philosophy is simple – think big about the possibilities, but stay practical about implementation,” says Elion. “We help leaders to think ambitiously about the future, while providing the tools and frameworks to build scalable, effective solutions that quickly translate to value.
”Our service offerings span three key areas:
With the Inspiration and Activation sessions we show leaders and teams the Art of the Possible. These showcase real-world Innovation Mechanisms from companies such as Amazon, Pixar, Bridgewater. Illuminate AI Business Value opportunities or outline Systematic Inventive Thinking principles. The sessions help teams understand both the opportunities and practical challenges in implementing innovation and AI initiatives.
Through Discovery and Direction workshops, we help organizations chart a clear path forward. We work with clients to design innovation mechanisms that fit their specific context and culture and to identify concrete opportunities for AI implementation. Our methodical approach ensures selected initiatives are both ambitious and achievable.
Our Implementation and Realization engagements bring ideas into fruition, with Think Big Leaders working alongside teams to establish innovation mechanisms at scale or to implement AI-powered solutions. “We don’t just advise from the sidelines,” notes Elion, “We roll up our sleeves and work with teams to make things happen.”
Think Big Leaders’ impact is demonstrated through diverse projects across sectors. For a Swedish IT consulting company, we enhanced sales process effectiveness by implementing AI solutions that automatically analyze RFP documents and match them with consultant capabilities, enabling a small sales team to operate at scale. At a large Swedish multinational corporation, we are implementing systematic innovation mechanisms supported by generative AI applications, enhancing both employee productivity and product development. Our customers include Adobe, Orkla Wound Care, Amplify Innovation, The Friends organization, and KTH, to name a few.
We also drive innovation for social impact and sustainability. “Innovation and AI can be powerful forces for good,” Elion emphasizes. “We’ve helped organizations like Friends, Sweden’s leading anti-bullying organization, amplify their impact through structured innovation, and we’ve partnered with Next Agents and The Good Tribe to lead sustainability-driven programs that promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
”Beyond individual projects, Think Big Leaders plays a fundamental role in building AI literacy and innovation capabilities across the Nordic region and beyond. Through involvement in Innovationsledarna, Stockholm Tech show and international conferences, building online courses, and collaborations with startups and educational institutes, we help spread innovation best practices and scale AI applications.
What distinguishes Think Big Leaders is our ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution. Drawing from experience with both global technology leaders and Nordic enterprises and start-ups, we bring a pragmatic approach that respects each organization’s unique context while pushing for meaningful progress. This methodology resonates particularly well in the Nordic business environment, where practical solutions and long-term thinking are highly valued.
“We believe innovation and AI are not just about bold ideas; they’re about turning those ideas into scalable solutions,” explains Elion. “That’s why our motto is ‘Think Big. Build for Scale.’ We’re as invested in creating a clear direction as we are in ensuring it is actionable and effective.
”As businesses adapt to rapid changes in technology, markets, and customer expectations, Think Big Leaders continues to help organizations stay ahead through systematic innovation and practical AI implementation. Our balanced approach of combining ambitious thinking with pragmatic execution helps organizations create lasting value and turn complex challenges into manageable steps forward.
