About ekona
ekona is a Swiss AI boutique founded to bridge the gap between AI potential and business reality. Too many organisations invest in AI initiatives that never leave the lab. We exist to change that.
Based in Basel, Switzerland, we combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. Our focus is on delivering production-ready AI systems that drive measurable results -- not prototypes that gather dust.
We work as true partners to our clients, embedding within their teams to understand their unique challenges and build AI solutions that create lasting competitive advantage.
Leadership
Our Founders
Combined 40+ years of experience across healthcare, supply chain, and enterprise technology
Peter Grimvall
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Years of Experience
Peter Grimvall is a supply chain strategist and AI operations innovator with 25 years of experience across retail, manufacturing, supply chain and consumer goods sectors. In addition to his work at ekona, Peter serves as an Advisor at Optilogic, where he supports data-driven supply chain optimization for global enterprises. He brings strategic and operational expertise from leadership roles at major organizations across three continents.
Previous Experience
Sam Khalil
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Years of Experience
Sam Khalil is a health-care digital innovator and AI consultant with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, now as Co-Founder and Managing Director of ekona, a Basel AI engineering boutique launched in 2024. Drawing on a career spanning technology, clinical research and drug development strategy, Sam helps organizations harness AI and data to solve complex challenges and accelerate innovation.
Previous Experience
Our Values
Innovation Excellence
Pushing boundaries of what AI can achieve for business.
True Partnership
Working alongside your team, not just delivering solutions.
Measurable Impact
Every engagement tied to concrete business outcomes.
Ethical AI
Responsible development and deployment of AI systems.
Swiss Quality
Precision engineering applied to AI, rooted in Swiss tradition.
Long-term Success
Building sustainable AI capabilities, not quick fixes.
Swiss Precision, Applied to AI
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, ekona embodies the Swiss tradition of precision engineering and uncompromising quality.
Every solution we deliver reflects this commitment -- rigorously tested, meticulously documented, and built to perform reliably in production environments.
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