#10 Bringing Medical AI to Poorer Communities, John & Charlotte Kalafut of Asher Orion Group

John & Charlotte Kalafut, founders of Asher Orion join the show.

Industry pioneer John understands the space from almost every angle

Previously Chief Scientist for Informatics @ GE Healthcare, he’s a true innovator, with 40+ patented medical devices with 12 currently being sold globally. 

Charlotte complements John perfectly with a fantastic blend of strategic insight & operational expertise; not to mention a genuine passion for bringing innovation to poorer communities.

The complexities of bringing AI innovation to healthcare are enormous - for both sides. Healthcare systems are being flooded with potential tools they don’t understand, and conversely new AI vendors are often unaware of the pitfalls that exist when trying to implement.

Enter John and Charlotte, who’s combined experience is the perfect antidote to stakeholders trying to make sense of AI in healthcare.

We discuss - 

• John’s journey from an amateur radio & astronomy enthusiast to being a pivotal figure in healthcare AI

• The transition from academia to industry

• The importance of a user-centric approach

• The complexities of the healthcare system - what you need to understand when building for the space

• Charlotte & John’s passion for healthcare equity, and how they plan to bring AI to lower resourced communities

• How Asher Informatics are helping hospitals formulate AI strategy 

And much more!

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