Benjamin Bargetzi

Benjamin Bargetzi is a cognitive scientist, tech entrepreneur, and CEO of MindGuard who specialises in helping leaders navigate change through the powerful combination of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. A former senior leader at Google and Amazon, he has studied the human brain at Oxford, London, Singapore, and Zurich, and now advises Fortune 500 companies and government bodies on building future-proof mindsets and AI-driven business models. As founder of ACIT Global, an AI and neuroscience research institute spanning four continents, and author of the forthcoming book "Nie wieder sinnlos", Benjamin equips organisations with practical strategies to master uncertainty, accelerate digital transformation, and unlock team potential through scientifically grounded leadership approaches.

After leading senior teams at Google and Amazon, where he earned the nickname "Detective Ben" for his deep analysis of complex technical systems, Benjamin Bargetzi founded MindGuard to bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and artificial intelligence. His transition from Big Tech to entrepreneurship was driven by a conviction that understanding how the human brain navigates uncertainty, risk, and fear could fundamentally reshape how organisations approach change. Today, he stands at the forefront of a movement combining cognitive science with emerging technologies to help leaders make better decisions in an increasingly complex world.

Benjamin's authority in this field rests on rigorous academic foundations and real-world application. Having studied the human brain at leading institutions in Oxford, London, Singapore, and Zurich, he founded ACIT Global, an AI and neuroscience research institute operating across four continents. His work extends beyond theory into practical innovation: he develops AI prototypes and internal corporate ventures for Fortune 500 companies whilst simultaneously acting as a venture investor in startups tackling mental health, biotech, and medical technology. His ventures span quantum computing, augmented reality, blockchain, and data platforms, reflecting both breadth and depth of expertise. Benjamin also serves as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies and government bodies, helping them build future-proof business models grounded in neuroscientific principles. His forthcoming book, "Nie wieder sinnlos", set for publication in 2026, distils these insights for a wider audience. Ranked amongst Europe's most successful keynote speakers, he has earned recognition not through hype but through consistently connecting technological advancement with human capability.

Benjamin equips audiences with practical strategies to master the profound shifts ahead, particularly as AI agents capable of handling entire operational processes emerge by 2027. His keynotes and workshops help leaders understand not just what technologies like ChatGPT can do, but how to integrate them whilst maintaining team potential and organisational culture. He addresses the pressing questions executives face: how to experiment intelligently with emerging tools, how to build trust in autonomous systems, and how to lead through transitions that will reshape entire industries. Audiences leave with actionable frameworks rooted in neuroscience for managing fear and uncertainty, alongside clear guidance on implementing AI-driven transformation. Whether speaking to corporate teams or advising on resilience programmes, Benjamin ensures his sessions remain engaging and audience-centric, translating complex research into immediately applicable insights that help organisations and their people thrive through change rather than merely survive it.