Innovation Workshops
Structured facilitation sessions helping teams surface and prototype ideas using design thinking and AI tools. We work alongside leadership and product teams to turn ambiguity into concrete next steps.
Based in Southeast Asia
Entrepreneur · Researcher · Builder
Bridging the gap between AI innovation and human potential. I design impactful workshops, build dynamic tools, and lead research that empowers teams to move past curiosity and take action on what comes next.
Projects
A small portfolio of ventures and experiments — each at a different point on the research-to-product arc.
An exclusive community and marketplace for private dining and wine events. Share experiences, book unique culinary journeys, and elevate every meal with an AI sommelier designed to master the art of food and wine pairing.
winedragons.asia WebsiteA community-driven marketplace designed for modern urban life. Empowering citizens to easily share and access fresh urban produce, engaging wellness activities, and supportive senior living experiences in one connected ecosystem.
urbanlife.works Open SourceMulti-machine AI orchestration with Claude, Gemini, and Codex across a Tailscale mesh.
github.com/motethansen/distributed-infra PartnershipA partnership focused on innovation and business scalability — helping organisations grow through hands-on consultancy and structured workshops.
ref.team ConsultingMy consulting practice operating under ref.team — delivering digital transformation, AI strategy, and innovation programmes to organisations navigating change.
vizneo.com EdTechPeer evaluation platform for university classrooms — students rate group presentations across five dimensions, teachers get live dashboards and one-click PDF reports.
academictool.vizneo.comSpotlight
ref.team is a partnership focused on helping organisations innovate and scale through consultancy and hands-on workshops. Vizneo is my consulting practice operating within the partnership.
Structured facilitation sessions helping teams surface and prototype ideas using design thinking and AI tools. We work alongside leadership and product teams to turn ambiguity into concrete next steps.
Half-day and full-day workshops for leadership teams and employees to understand practical AI applications, risks, and opportunities — with hands-on exercises tailored to your industry and tooling.
Research
Research interests span AI adoption, urban innovation, citizen-centric smart city development, innovation management, and digital transformation. Publications and papers available via ORCID.
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Writing
Essays and notes on AI, urban innovation, and the future of organisations — published across Substack and Medium.
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Resume / CV
Full resume and career timeline at michael.motethansen.com — opening now.
Contact
Open to research collaborations, advisory work, and conversations about AI in organisations.