Healthcare executives join Invest Digital Health’s AI conversation

At Digital Health 2025, scheduled on September 18 at Pegasus Park, Dallas, the conference will be the AI theme for healthcare. Healthcare executives at venture capital firms, health systems, technology companies and accelerators will share their perspectives on AI development and provide clear information on the different applications being developed.
Here is a preview of the active speakers. To register, click here.
How do AI startups stand out in a crowded market?
Neil Patelbusiness manager, redesign health. The company focuses on opening companies in eight key areas where innovation can drive the biggest impact: healthcare labor shortage, value-based and vertical care, interoperability, preparing for an aging population, eliminating barriers to health equity, expanding care sites, increasing the population of insured populations, and promoting healthcare and consumers.
Terry DoyleThe executive partner of Telus Global Ventures, a venture capital firm of Telus Communications, has invested in more than 150 companies and deployed more than $175 million in 2023 alone. Their investment focus includes Agtech & decarbonization, health, smart cities/Internet of Things and AI.
Maddie HilalVice President of Oak HC/FT, focused on growing equity and early-stage venture capital opportunities in healthcare.
Vickram PradhanVice President of Sopris Venture Capital, focusing on early stage companies.
The dawn of artificial intelligence labor: productivity, operational efficiency and labor transformation
Keith Figliolithe management partner of LRVHealth, is a strategic limited partner network that includes providers, payers and suppliers. It applies industry knowledge and operational experience to early-stage companies focusing on innovation.
Anika GardenhireEnthusiastic Chief Digital and Transformation Officer
Dr. Steve MiffCEO of Parkland Clinical Innovation Center (PCCI), a leading nonprofit, artificial intelligence and cognitive computing organization affiliated with Parkland Health
Abhinav ShashankCEO and Co-founder of Innovaccer
First, don't hurt: build guardrails for the person in charge
Dr. Hubert ZajicekCEO, co-founder, partner of Healthy Wild People, Dallas's top ranked medical accelerator and funding. Health Wildcatters provides guidance, capital and guidance each year on an intensive three-month program. The fund has invested in 118 healthcare startups that have attracted more than $350 million in capital over 12 years.
Dr. Ruben Amarasingham is a doctor, scientist, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of a healthcare technology company specializing in clinical AI solutions and solutions to support and enhance clinical teams.
Theresa McDonnell,,,,, Duke University Health System Chief Nurse Supervisor and Senior Vice President
Alya SulaimanDatavant Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
Fireside Chat: The Role of Rural Providers in the AI Revolution
Dr. Dave Newmanthe country's largest rural health system virtual care chief medical officer Sanford Health.
Beyond the buzzword: Evaluating the efficacy and ROI of AI tools
Michael Kalishman is Chief Venture Capital Officer of Sentara Health, a Virginia-based, integrated, nonprofit healthcare delivery system.
Nick Culbertson is Managing Director of Techstars AI Health Baltimore, powered by Johns Hopkins University and Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield.
How does healthcare deal with AI hallucinations?
Soumi SahaSenior Vice President of Government Affairs, Premier Inc.
Jennifer Goldsack is the Founder and CEO of the Digital Medicine Association (DIME), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing digital medicine to optimize human health.
Randi Seigela partner at law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, and is a recognized consultant to health care companies to lead to regulatory, compliance and innovation challenges.
Pitch Perfect Competition: Clinic AI
Judge:
Jon George An early investor in Boston-based venture capital firm Flare Capital, a startup focused on investing in healthcare technologies and services, ranging from Series B Series B. Jon focuses on the company's AI and professional care investments, including areas such as AI, oncology and neurology.
Erica Murdock is Managing Director of Unseen Capital, where she draws on over 20 years of experience to drive innovation in digital health and technical support services with a focus on improving health equity, improving access and driving outcomes.
Nirban Singh is an investor in HealthWorx Ventures, a strategic venture capital firm at Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield, where he focuses on transforming investments in companies that deliver and access through AI, interoperability and patient-centered care models.