Matt Kurleto

Matt Kurleto – Turning AI strategy into business results

Matt Kurleto is an AI strategist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and trusted advisor to C-suite executives. His expertise lies in solving one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today: turning ambitious artificial intelligence strategies into measurable financial results.

While many companies invest heavily in AI initiatives, relatively few have a clear approach to capturing the value those investments promise. Matt focuses on the critical gap between strategic presentations and actual business performance. His approach combines technological understanding, commercial experience and practical methods that executives can put to work immediately.

With more than 5,000 hours of experience as a consultant and trainer in AI, innovation and strategy, Matt Kurleto helps organisations move beyond experimentation and make better decisions about where, when and how to invest in artificial intelligence.

His presentations are particularly relevant for executive teams, business leaders and organisations looking to translate AI opportunities into competitive advantages, operational improvements and sustainable growth.

From entrepreneur to C-suite AI advisor

Matt Kurleto's perspective is shaped by more than two decades of building and growing businesses.

In 2005, he founded Neoteric as a solo venture and developed it into a technology company employing more than 100 people. The company earned recognition in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe ranking and has worked with international organisations including Boeing, ZF Group, the World Bank and CrowdStrike.

Today, Matt leads Neoteric's AI, innovation and strategy practice, helping companies navigate technological change while maintaining a strong focus on business performance.

His entrepreneurial experience extends across several ventures. He built Skillhunt, a venture capital-backed recruitment company, and Appoint.ly, a booking platform that reached 30,000 users. He also developed SaaS Manager, an AI-powered product that reduced telecom customer churn by more than 20%.

These experiences give Matt firsthand insight into the realities of introducing new technologies, developing products, managing growth and demonstrating financial returns. He approaches AI from the perspective of someone who has personally faced the commercial consequences of strategic decisions.

Practical AI frameworks that deliver value

One of Matt Kurleto's defining strengths as a speaker is his ability to translate complex AI challenges into practical frameworks that leaders can use.

He is the architect of the Neoteric AI Innovation Funnel, a structured approach that replaces static AI strategies with a six-stage, gated process. Beginning with an AI Maturity Check and progressing towards Scale, the framework helps organisations test ideas, eliminate weak initiatives early and direct funding towards solutions that demonstrate genuine potential.

Matt also developed the ROI Engineering method, which distinguishes between the value AI can theoretically create and the value an organisation can actually capture. By accounting for the full costs of implementation over 36 months, this approach encourages more realistic investment decisions and stronger financial accountability.

Another of his concepts, "AI as a Monkey, an Intern or an Expert", offers employees a straightforward way to understand which tasks can be delegated to AI and which require human involvement.

Through these methods, Matt addresses some of the most important questions facing business leaders:

• How can organisations identify AI opportunities with genuine commercial potential?

• Which AI initiatives deserve investment, and which should be stopped?

• How can companies calculate realistic returns on AI investments?

• What should employees delegate to AI, and where does human expertise remain essential?

• How can successful AI experiments be scaled across an organisation?

His focus is on making AI understandable, actionable and financially meaningful, without losing sight of the people and processes required for successful implementation.

Investment experience and innovation leadership

Beyond building technology companies, Matt Kurleto has extensive experience evaluating startups, advising investors and developing innovation ecosystems.

He has advised on 40 venture capital investments and served as Head of Strategy at the TechSeed accelerator, operating across the European Union and the United Arab Emirates. The accelerator received more than 300 applications and invested in 18 startups.

This work has strengthened Matt's understanding of how innovative ideas are assessed, funded and transformed into viable businesses. It also informs his approach to corporate AI investments, where disciplined prioritisation and a clear understanding of commercial potential are essential.

In 2019, he initiated Startup Hansa, an initiative focused on developing the startup ecosystem in the Baltic region.

His combination of entrepreneurial, investment and strategic experience enables him to connect emerging technologies with the practical decisions that determine whether innovation succeeds.

An experienced international keynote speaker

Matt Kurleto has delivered presentations at more than 50 conferences and events, sharing his perspectives on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation and business strategy with international audiences.

His speaking engagements include TEDx, infoShare, the Generative AI Summit in London and Atlanta, RPA Europe, Startup Disrupt, the European Commission and the Aspen Institute Central Europe.

As a speaker, Matt draws on real business cases, personal entrepreneurial experience and structured methods rather than relying on abstract predictions about technology. He makes complex topics accessible while giving audiences practical ideas they can apply within their own organisations.

Matt is also co-author of The AI Advantage: Thriving Within Civilization's Next Big Disruption, which explores the implications of artificial intelligence and the opportunities emerging from technological transformation.

He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Gdańsk University of Technology, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a certified Growing Pains Strategy advisor. He is also completing the MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation.

Matt delivers presentations in English and Polish, making him a relevant choice for international conferences, executive gatherings and corporate events.

Book Matt Kurleto for your next event

Booking Matt Kurleto means giving your audience access to someone who understands AI from the perspectives of technology, leadership, entrepreneurship and financial performance.

His keynotes are especially valuable for organisations seeking clarity on AI adoption, executives responsible for investment decisions and teams working to transform innovation into measurable business value.

Whether addressing the challenges of scaling AI, improving investment returns or understanding the changing relationship between employees and intelligent systems, Matt offers a grounded perspective backed by substantial hands-on experience.

He helps audiences move beyond the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence and focus on the decisions that determine real outcomes.

Book Matt Kurleto for your conference, leadership summit or corporate event and give your audience practical insights into how AI can become a meaningful driver of business performance.