# Germán León

> AI Strategist, Educator & Keynote Speaker based in Barcelona, Spain.

## Identity

- Full name: Germán León
- Alternate names: German Leon, Germán León Dávila
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Website: https://germanleon.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/germandleono
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/germandleono

## Professional Summary

Germán León is one of Europe's leading AI experts with 16+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and human-computer interaction. He operates across three verticals:

1. **Keynote Speaking & Executive Briefings** — 50+ keynotes delivered worldwide on AI strategy in regulated sectors (health, finance, defence, education, mobility)
2. **AI Education** — Founder of In Love With AI (https://www.inlovewith.ai), a learning platform with 22,000+ community members, courses on Maven, digital products on Stan Store, and the ASPIC Framework
3. **AI Development** — Founder of Helvetica Digital (https://helvetica.digital), a Barcelona-based agency delivering production-ready AI MVPs in 45-day sprints (15+ MVPs delivered)

## Credentials

- Master's in Interaction Design — Umeå University (Sweden), globally recognized for interaction design research
- AI Design Certification — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Faculty member — ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering (AI entrepreneurship curriculum)

## Entrepreneurial Track Record

- Founded Gestoos, a privacy-conscious computer vision and gesture recognition platform
- Gestoos was successfully acquired by Preact Technologies (covered by Forbes)
- Previously held roles at Oblong Europe (AI-driven strategies) and Vodafone Group (innovation leadership)
- Currently leads Helvetica Digital and In Love With AI

## Speaking Focus Areas

1. AI in Health Systems and Human Performance
2. AI in Finance, Economic Decision Making, and Risk
3. AI in Education and Knowledge Systems
4. AI in Mobility, Infrastructure, and Operations
5. AI in Defence and National Security
6. Human-Centered and Governable AI Design

## Areas of Expertise

Artificial intelligence, AI strategy, AI consulting, machine learning, computer vision, gesture recognition, AI-driven UX, smart environments, ethical AI, human-computer interaction, privacy-conscious AI, AI governance, digital transformation, AI product development, keynote speaking, executive briefings, AI education, AI courses

## Key Metrics

- 16+ years AI experience
- 50+ keynotes delivered worldwide
- 22,000+ professionals trained
- 15+ AI MVPs built
- 1 successful startup exit (Gestoos → Preact Technologies)

## Media Coverage

- Forbes: "Near Field Lidar Vendor PreAct Technologies Acquires Gestoos"
- NBC Bay Area: "The Future of Road Safety"
- RTVE Radio Exterior: AI in Events
- ELISAVA Faculty Profile
- Featured at BNEW, AEVEA, and international AI conferences

## Booking

For keynotes, executive briefings, and strategic conversations:
- Website: https://germanleon.com
- Book a call: https://helvetica.digital/book-call

## Pages

- Homepage: https://germanleon.com
- Press & Media: https://germanleon.com/press
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/automotive-incabin-ai
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/gestoos-ai
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/vodafone-innovation
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/hp-collaboration
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/webex-integration

- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/imersivo-vr
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/progressive-web-apps
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/multimodal-interfaces
- Case Studies: https://germanleon.com/work/gestoos-app