Dr Hernani Costa

Dr. Hernani Costa is an Amsterdam-based AI strategy consultant with a PhD in Computational Linguistics and over 25 years of experience in building AI systems. As the founder of First AI Movers, Core Ventures, and Desapega, he specializes in transforming AI hype into operational engines that drive business success. Dr. Costa offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support European SMEs in navigating the complexities of the AI economy, including market intelligence, strategic implementation, process re-engineering, and AI talent acquisition.

At Core Ventures, he leads efforts to build critical infrastructure within companies, ensuring that strategic insights are translated into actionable outcomes. His approach emphasizes not just advisory services but actual implementation, having successfully developed AI-driven ventures like Tarucca, which offers insights into wind turbines, and Desapega, a marketplace efficiency engine created in just 48 hours. Dr. Costa’s goal is to empower leaders with the clarity and tools needed for transformation in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Through his work, he aims to install robust AI capabilities that drive sustainable growth and innovation.