Top Tech experience
Four participants and three faculty share their insights and experiences from the programme.
 | Ivar Håberg Head of Section, DNV Maritime “Coming from the maritime branch I was initially rather disappointed by the lack of any clear maritime profile. However after having experienced world-class lecturers talk about the latest developments in research and technology, I think my main learning has been a newfound appreciation of the diversity represented by my fellow DNV colleagues and the services we offer.” |
 | Conchita Mendez Senior Project Manager, DNV Energy “I was amazed at how some of the lecturers could talk about the most complicated things on earth and yet make them sounds so simple. This broad and deep diving has increased my ability to discuss major technology trends, achievements and challenges.“ |
 | Hang Sub Urm Head of Section, DNV Maritime “I was impressed at the amount of useful information and knowledge contained in the Top Tech programme. The programme gave me a broad view outside my own business area, for instance within areas such as renewable energy, risk assessment and environmental services.” |
 | Ramesh Ramachandran Group leader, DNV Climate Change “The programme inspired me to further develop technical expertise and skills in the area of climate change and environmental sustainability. With a right blend of lectures, field visits and group work, the course was both practically and academically oriented.” |
| Top Tech faculty | |
 | Dr. Andrew M. Isaacs Executive Director and Professor, UC Berkeley Top Tech development team “Top Tech is the most intricate programme we have developed to date. Top Tech very intentionally is focused on applying the most advanced technology available to the most serious challenges we face in the world today: safety, risk management, environmental health and sustainability. As the basis for personal motivation, I can think of no more important endeavour. And as such, it is a privilege to be part of the development team for this programme.” |
 | Dr. Homa Bahrami Senior Lecturer, UC Berkeley Top Tech development team “What made Top Tech unique was the adoption of an integrated, holistic approach by blending together idea generation and implementation; the cross-disciplinary nature of the participants and the speakers; the compressed time-frame and last, but not least, the engagement, involvement and commitment of DNV's top management.” |
 | Paul Campbell Founder and CEO of Start-Up Genie, LLC Co-Founder, Silicon Valley Innovation Group 5-Time Intrapreneur, Hewlett Packard Top Tech lecturer “The one piece of advice I would give to the Top Tech participants is; get a breadth of experience, express interest in leading innovation programs and ask for assignments that give you experience outside of your permanent area. And when you have a new business idea you believe in, sell that idea to everyone – follow your passion and take the idea all the way through. This is what leaders do. It only takes one good idea, plus true passion and dedication, to become a great innovation leader.” “Businesses should start earlier when it comes to giving mid-level managers the opportunity to develop broad skills to run innovation programs – your future revenue growth will come from them.” |