Rupert Breheny
Rupert Breheny has built a 30-year career focused on identifying emerging technologies, exploring them, and translating them into actionable insights and solutions that generate business value. With a tenure of 16 years at Google, he has shared his expertise on international stages and in technology boardrooms, particularly within the retail, fashion, architecture, and entertainment sectors.
He actively cultivates and guides AI and Metaverse communities, establishing himself as a trusted figure in the field with a substantial following of over 10,000 connections on LinkedIn. Recognized as one of the Top 100 AI Artists, he has been interviewed by publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
As founder of the tech consultancy Cobalt, Rupert advises businesses on effectively incorporating AI into their workflow processes. He has worked with esteemed clients, including Alexander McQueen, Zaha Hadid Architects, and Curiosity Studios.
As an advisor to early-stage startups, Rupert helps companies clearly define their value proposition and optimize user onboarding. One of his recent successes involved the acquisition of the virtual try-on app meepl by Zalando for $XXM. Leveraging his extensive network of technology and business contacts built over three decades in the industry, Rupert offers invaluable guidance.
When not reading and thinking about the impact of technology, he likes to travel, take photographs and play video games.
