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Thanks, Ravi Hariprasad, MD, MPH for your review of #TheStartupProtocol. Your innovative work in #mentalhealth, bringing a collaborative care model to #primarycare, is so very important. I'm glad you found the book to be a solid resource for you. #startupsuccess #patientoutcomes #PCPs #healthcareonLinkedIn

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Great insights shared by Dr. Christopher Haley at Startup Genome on the vital connection between a region's assets and the appropriate accelerator stage. This article underscores how aligning these elements leads to remarkable outcomes in ecosystem development. A great read for all of my friends in ecosystem development. From my personal experience I'll add that misalignment, however, can have long-lasting effects. When startup programs or organizations backed by private or public funds falter, the recovery period for regions can extend from 3 to 8 years. This delay significantly impacts founders seeking mentorship, knowledge, and funding opportunities. #EcosystemDevelopment #StartupGenome #AcceleratorPrograms #FounderSupport

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AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. NGOs are increasingly embracing AI to enhance their impact—whether through data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics for resource allocation, or automating routine tasks to focus on their core mission. Bold moves like this by the #Rotary Club of Makati demonstrate how civic organizations are stepping up to embrace innovation for the greater good. By leveraging AI and technology, they're setting an example for others in the nonprofit sector to reimagine how we tackle challenges and create lasting impact. As we enter 2025, it's exciting to see how AI continues to drive innovation in the way NGOs serve communities and address global challenges. 🇵🇭About Rotary Club or Makati The Rotary Club of Makati is the ‘mother club’ of all Rotary Clubs in Makati. It was the first club chartered in the City of Makati on 12 March 1966. The formal chartering ceremony by Rotary International was held at the Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park, and at that time, the Club had 46 members, two of whom are still on the club’s roster. senen matoto Eddie Galvez ROGER COLLANTES

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Join me Thursday, May 9 at 9amET, and Microsoft for Startups company founders, Stead Burwell, Lana Feng, Ph.D. Andrew Gostine, MD, MBA and Ankur Teredesai for a lively, *real-world* conversation about applying #AI to improve #healthcare. In addition to hearing these leading #innovators discuss the challenges, value, and future of AI, you'll learn how: 💲 Outbound AI uses AI to improve #RevenueCycleManagement 💊 Huma.AI uses #GenAI to provide meaningful and actionable #insights for #lifesciences companies 🛌Artisight uses #AI and #cognitiveservices to streamline #patientcare and #safety 😷 CueZen uses #AI and #GenAI for hyper-personalized management of #chronicconditions 👉 Registration is below. Stelios Hatzakis Tony Kountz Derek Haynes Bethany Cordes Tom Davis Ted Roduner Microsoft for Healthcare

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"Building ethical AI requires an interrogation of the data you plan to use for training and evaluation. What problem is your AI trying to solve, and what is the definition of bias and harm for that problem? What can bias look like in the data? Answering these questions can guide efforts to correct and adjust the data." Appreciate this take on navigating ethical considerations of #AI for the social sector -- read on from Candid: https://lnkd.in/gRmneG2b

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What a difference a dozen years make! In 2012, we created and launched the White House Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) program. We could barely imagine at that time the extent and rapidity of the progress that was about to occur in machine learning and related fields. But we believed deeply that having a pathway for getting technologists into high-impact public service mattered. Yesterday, as part of President Biden's AI Talent Surge, the US Government announced a new PIF cohort consisting exclusively of leading AI experts to help ensure that eight key departments -- Justice, State, OMB, DoD, and more -- responsibly develop and use AI tools in order to effectively achieve their missions on behalf of the American people. Just as every organization became a tech organization in recent decades, so too will they need to graft AI onto their DNA in order to meet the rising expectations of the public. I'm heartened that these AI PIFs answered the call and will now use their diverse backgrounds and invaluable experiences in data, systems design, governance, equity, and security to make sure that AI works for everyone. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ebwXZxmi #AI #ML #DigitalGov #TechForGood #USA

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Some key takeways on this podcast from Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao (Stanford) below: Key Takeaway 1: Friction in organizations increases as they grow larger and more complex, making it difficult to get things done efficiently. This is due to added processes, specialization, and hierarchy that are necessary but can hinder productivity if not managed well. Key Takeaway 2: Leaders should strive to be "elephants" who listen and ask helpful questions, rather than "hippopotamuses" who constantly talk and make statements. Encouraging open communication and collaboration while respecting others' time is crucial for reducing friction. Key Takeaway 3: Speed is important for startups, but it must be balanced with the ability to pivot when needed. Temporarily halting hiring or product development can allow for necessary adjustments and prevent friction from building up. >> This is the top reason startups fail, don't pivot/iterate fast enough. Key Takeaway 4: Founders should be mindful when allocating equity and hiring early on. Keeping some equity in reserve and staggering hiring can help maintain flexibility and prevent friction caused by misaligned incentives or onboarding challenges. Key Takeaway 5: Reducing organizational friction requires regularly "mowing the lawn" by removing unnecessary processes, meetings, and bureaucracy. This is an ongoing effort, not a one-time event, and is essential for maintaining efficiency as organizations grow. https://lnkd.in/e5SfQwCU

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Everyone loves the 'picks and shovels' thesis—but the real untapped goldmine? Vertical agents and applications. 💡 As the underlying foundation models continue to advance, there won't be much space to build unicorn businesses that sit between the models on one hand and agentic applications on the other. (Don’t be surprised if GPT-5 is natively agentic in its architecture and capabilities.) The real opportunity lies in massive end markets ripe for "agentization": industries centered on structured, repeatable activities. Industries • Data Management • Customer Support • E-commerce Operations • Finance and Accounting • Marketing • Human Resources • Healthcare Administration • Supply Chain and Logistics • IT and Software Support • Legal and Compliance Digital Jobs • Virtual Assistants • Content Moderation • Market Research • Quality Assurance • Online Tutoring • Social Media Management • Transcription Services • Digital Advertising • Graphic Design • Software Development Support At Mucker Capital, we've built over a hundred companies in vertical SaaS. We see vertical agents as it's next generation.

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In the Podcast with Nathan Chappell, MBA, MNA, CFRE, we talk a lot about how AI (Spatial AI) can help philanthropy be personalized to everyone. In the podcast, we also talk about how "Trust" plays an important role in the donation and there are different ways to donate such as your time, your resources, and your goods, it doesn't have to be "Money". At the end, Nathan mentioned that we can start doing philanthropy just by doing 1 small nice thing to people. Such as putting the shopping cart back in its original place, and saying thank you to the cashier..etc. Such simple gestures can change people's life around us! Watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ghYQvR49 🔊 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gDF7jf7b 🍎 Apple Pods: https://lnkd.in/gfDHdp2Q #AI #Philanthropy #XR #SpatialAI #CustomizedDonations #XRealityPro #Podcast

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Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: In healthcare, meaningful transformation happens when lived experience meets technological innovation. My journey through 2024 proved this repeatedly - navigating complex systems not just as an advisor, but as someone who understands healthcare's human core. After experiencing a traumatic brain injury, I've dedicated my work to ensuring technology serves patients, not just systems. This year, that mission took significant strides across multiple strategic initiatives. Key highlights that redefined patient-centered digital health: • Appointed to NetZeroAICT's AI-enhanced Computed Tomography project steering committee, bringing patient perspectives into advanced diagnostic technologies • Awarded 2024 DIA Patient Fellowship, recognizing decade-long advocacy work • Joined NHS Stakeholder Research Advisory Group, amplifying patient voices in national health strategy • Continued leadership on NICE Technology Appraisal Committee, ensuring equitable healthcare access Three posts that captured our collective journey: 1. DIA Patient Fellowship Recognition "Delighted to be awarded a 2024 DIA Patient Fellowship" https://lnkd.in/e3vV7hiB 2. AI in Healthcare at London Tech Week "I'm excited to talk about AI at London Tech Week" https://lnkd.in/e6vW9AZu 3. ABPI Conference Collaboration Insights "Moving from 'joined-up thinking' to 'joined-up action' ... with ALL stakeholders collaborating" https://lnkd.in/e89s-_WE As we enter 2025, the convergence of AI and healthcare demands more than technological prowess - it requires deep empathy. My tri-national background and personal health journey continue informing a holistic approach where patient experience drives innovation. The future of healthcare isn't just about solving problems - it's about understanding human complexity behind every data point, every diagnosis, every treatment. #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #PatientAdvocacy #LinkedInRewind #2024wrapped -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio

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Overwhelmed by AI and the tech supercycle we're in? If you're at #IABC24 in Chicago, join me today at 1:15 pm (CT) for a talk on how #generativeai is transforming #digitalmarketing and #communications and some of the opportunities and challenges ahead. See you there!

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Here to dig deeper and more frequently about women's health!

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FemHealth Insights publishes vertical-specific reports every other week. I am particularly excited about this week's publication on AI-based femtech companies authored by Alexa Murray, the head of Women's health at WHOOP and 2024 FemHealth Fellow. This report analyzes 95 global femtech companies that use AI as their core offering. Can you believe 20% of these companies are medical devices?! I also found it interesting that AI is used proportionately across ten verticals of women's health (i.e., it's not just about fertility!). We ask a small fee for the report but you can use promocode STARTUP for 50% off ($49). https://lnkd.in/e_YWBX7k Some companies featured include: Sonio, Parentlane (Acquired by ACKO), Volpara Health, PeriGen , Natural Cycles°, Alife, Ovia Health, AOA Dx, Vitelle, nurture,Oova, Hera Biotech, Evvy, Oviva Therapeutics, Flo Health Inc.

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NFX is amazing. I love this pre-seed and seed funding team because they are the rare VC firm that provides innovative thought leadership in addition to financing. "NfX" stands for network effects, and they are particularly interested in partnering with startups and visionary teams that understand and center network effects in their products and services. The latest thought leadership article by NfX is titled "Why Great Bioplatforms Will Always Win." The key insight is that "a platform built on stellar IP and backed by a sharp business strategy is always “cool” because great platforms should make great assets. Full stop. It’s about balancing platform and asset development strategically. One should fuel the other and vice versa." You can find a link to the article in the comments. * the image below is from the NfX site

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During a recent conversation with Roger Martin about the evolution of strategy we talked largely of how the key elements of #PlayingToWin framework can and should work in organizations that embrace decentralized multi-product structures, in #PlatformOrganization fashion. So I took a moment and wrote an article explaining how to think about #PlayingToWin in a #PlatformOrganization (or in organizations that want to evolve in that direction) and I explained clearly why such a model is way superior in delivering the 5 key elements of the #PlayingToWin framework (winning aspiration, where will you play, how will you win, what capabilities you need and what management systems is required). Here's a quick read for you: https://lnkd.in/dPB876A6

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I've seen people criticize the AICPA and state societies for not taking political positions. The first segment of this podcast describes the impact of a scientific journal taking a "social justice" position and how it impacts the trust in science. As accountants and auditors we are seen as the "arbiters of truth" and I am glad that our professional associations are not putting our position as the most trusted profession at risk. #transformaccounting https://lnkd.in/gGF-MDQi

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