ABOUT AUGUST KJERLAND
Entrepreneurship education for people who build - and decide.
I’m August Kjerland, a Norwegian entrepreneurship lecturer and business advisor with decades of executive and boardroom experience. I help founders and leaders improve strategy execution through clarity, structure, and leadership responsibility - without hype.
Selected institutions & experience
A selection of affiliations and organizations from my professional background.
ABOUT
About August Kjerland (Entrepreneurship Lecturer & Business Advisor)
My work sits at the intersection of academia and practice. Alongside lecturing in entrepreneurship, I’ve spent decades in leadership and board roles across international business, negotiation, strategy, and organizational development.
I care about methods that are:
simple enough to use
structured enough to repeat
practical enough to improve results
THE CORE IDEA
What this brand is about
Most business advice fails for one simple reason: it stays theoretical.
I focus on what holds up in real meetings and real organizations - where time is limited, stakes are high, and clarity matters.
,,
Strategy must be lived,
not laminated.
WHY ME
How I work: strategy execution and leadership responsibility
CLARITY
If the message isn’t understood quickly, it won’t be trusted—or acted upon.
STRUCTURE
Good decisions need a clear frame. I teach frameworks that reduce noise and create meaning.
RESPONSIBILITY
Progress comes from ownership, preparation, and follow‑through—not trends.
WHAT I TEACH
Focus areas
(entrepreneurship, strategy, leadership, pitching)
01
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EXECUTION
from idea to operational reality
03
LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITY
decision quality, alignment, follow-through
02
STRATEGY THAT
WORKS
making strategy actionable and lived
04
COMMUNICATION &
PITCHING
structured messages in decision meetings
WAYS TO ENGAGE
How you can work with me
(courses, consulting, speaking)
On-demand, structured learning with notes and practical tasks.
Short, practical insights on clarity, execution, and decision-making.
Support for founders, leadership teams, and boards who want clearer priorities and better execution.
Sessions on entrepreneurship, leadership responsibility, pitching, and strategy execution.
FOR WHO
Who it's for
FOR YOU IF YOU VALUE:
practical tools over trends
calm, credible communication
disciplined preparation and execution
NOT FOR YOU IF YOU WANT:
shortcuts without work
“guaranteed outcomes” promises
motivational hype
TESTIMONIALS
What participants say
“August’s sessions are calm, structured, and immediately practical. I left with clearer thinking and tools I could use the same day.”
— Greta N. / Interior designer
“Thanks to August, I was finally able to gather my thoughts, clearly define my plans, and most importantly, get my business off the ground! I highly recommend it.”
— Kacper K. / Freelance Graphic Designer
“If you're looking for a top-tier learning experience, August's courses are second to none.”
— Ingunn E. / Baker
“August connects theory to practice with concrete examples and smart questions that spark reflection. His sessions consistently make complex topics feel more accessible and actionable.”
— Preethy M. J. / Norstellar
“August is a teacher who not only makes the subject understandable, but truly interesting”
— Elise U. L.
START
Where to start
If you’re new here, start with one practical tool and build from there.
10/20/30 Pitch Deck Blueprint (2 pages)
Pitching Course (on-demand)