Adam Finch

Portrait of Adam Finch.
Based in
Oslo, Norway
Experience
20+ years
Focus
Operations · Product · AI
Currently
Co-founder & COO, Autopix

01 — Who I am

I’m Adam. I grew up in Manchester, but Oslo has been home since 2017. I started out in law, then swapped suits for startups, and today I’m co-founder and COO of Autopix, where I run operations and product.

Over the last ten years I’ve built the operational and product side of four businesses. They’ve ranged from two of us at a kitchen table to more than 100 people and a network of suppliers in five countries. I haven’t had an exit, and I haven’t led a fundraise, but what I have done, a few times now, is take something messy and make it work: the systems, the product and the team.

02 — What I bring

The parts of a company I own.

  • Creating the product

    Find out what clients actually need, then build it.

    At Autopix I led the build of our AI pipeline, our mobile apps and a complete rebuild of four web apps in nine months.

  • Building the operating model

    Build how the work gets done, then scale it as we grow.

    I’ve taken our production from 100+ remote staff to 15 suppliers in five countries, then to a hybrid AI workflow. Clients didn’t feel the bumps.

  • Hiring & leading teams

    Hire for attitude, then give people room to grow.

    I give people responsibility early and make it safe to ask questions and own mistakes. Some early hires now lead major parts of Autopix.

  • Legal & compliance

    Where the law degree earns its keep.

    I draft and negotiate client and supplier contracts, write our terms and privacy policies, and guide us through GDPR, EU AI Act compliance and enterprise procurement.

03 — Where I've been

Where the experience comes from.

  1. Co-founder & COOAutopix AS

    2021 — Present(5 yrs)

    • Bootstrapped from two people to a profitable business serving 500+ client companies across the Nordics.
    • Led the product team in building our mobile apps and four web apps from scratch.
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    • Implemented a custom AI pipeline that cut turnaround from hours to minutes and improved margins without adding headcount.
    • Redesigned pricing models, making revenue more predictable while keeping churn low.
    • Successfully negotiated partnerships with multinational brands, including Toyota.
    • Recruited key team members who have gone on to long-term success and now lead major parts of the business.

  2. COO3sixty

    2018 — 2022(4 yrs)

    • Led product and operations from MVP to growth.
    • Grew a remote production team to 100+ people and built a global supplier network to scale production.
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    • Shaped features around user feedback, improving user experience and client retention.
    • Launched our first mobile app, the experiment that became Autopix in 2021.

  3. Co-founderKreativEight

    2016 — 2022(6 yrs)

    • Co-founder of a 3D visualisation studio delivering high-quality CGI for architectural and interior design.
    • Handled end-to-end operations, from client onboarding to delivery, while building a network of top-tier 3D artists.
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    • Focused on systems and execution: introduced tools and workflows to keep projects smooth, on time, and aligned with client expectations.
    • Developed financial and pricing models that kept the business lean, profitable, and trusted.

  4. General ManagerStudio OL3

    2016 — 2018(2 yrs)

    • Helped maintain and support the global Dr. Martens retail account, a high-impact partnership that earned international recognition.
    • Ran day-to-day operations at an award-winning architecture studio working across retail, commercial, and education sectors.
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    • Kept a lean team tight and effective, supporting rapid growth to £1M ARR while maintaining quality and client trust.
    • Built systems for finance, HR, and project delivery, enabling the studio to scale without slowing down.
    • Focused on removing friction so the creative team could focus on delivering standout work, not wrestling with process.

04 — How I work

  1. Same standard, top to bottom.

    I hold myself to the same standard I set for others. Every voice gets heard, and every person gets the same respect, regardless of title.

  2. Make it clear.

    People do their best work when they know what matters and why. I communicate priorities, ownership and expectations clearly, so no one has to guess.

  3. Own the outcome.

    When something goes wrong, I look at my part first, then learn from it. Credit goes to the team, and the responsibility stays with me.

05 — Say hello

Connect, collaborate,
or just say hi!

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