Category Archives: Pharma; Healthcare

Alain Chetrit, Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus of LabConnect, on Building Purpose-Driven Communities

Alain Chetrit is an entrepreneur and philanthropist known for building innovative businesses and creating platforms that drive global impact.
He pioneered advancements in the fashion retail industry before expanding his focus to purpose-driven leadership and knowledge sharing.

Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research, on Body Volume Index (BVI)

Richard Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Select Research, focused on advancing digital health innovation.
He pioneered the development of the Body Volume Index (BVI), a next-generation health assessment designed to provide a more accurate alternative to the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).

Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio BioPharma

Biopharma technology leader brings expertise across biotechnology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to solve complex challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Through Axio BioPharma, they are advancing process data connectivity to make manufacturing information more accessible, secure, and interoperable.

Jan Romportl, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder of Elin.aiUnlocking AI and Digital Well-Being: Jan Romportl, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder of Elin.ai

Jan Romportl is the CEO and Co-Founder of Elin.ai, where he focuses on advancing responsible and human-centered AI.
With a background in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and philosophy, he explores topics including machine consciousness, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and AI ethics.

Dr. Sam Schrevel, Postdoctoral Researcher, Leiden University Medical Center

Sam Schrevel is a healthcare researcher and academic whose work focuses on public health, qualitative research, and the social determinants of health.
His research examines how poverty, inequality, and public policy influence health outcomes, particularly within the healthcare and social support systems of the Netherlands.

Navneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of ServiceGTD, on Transforming Elder Care in India

Navneet Gupta is the Founder and CEO of ServiceGTD, focused on addressing the growing needs of India’s aging population.
He is committed to helping families, particularly NRIs and geographically separated relatives, stay connected and ensure quality care for their elderly loved ones.

Transforming Medicine & Equity: Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli

Monica M. Bertagnolli is a renowned physician, researcher, and healthcare leader known for her contributions to oncology and public health.
Her career has focused on groundbreaking cancer research, advancing precision medicine, and improving patient-centered healthcare outcomes.

Sandeep Misra, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Heald

Sandeep Misra is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Heald, focused on diabetes management and reversal.
He combines technology, lifestyle interventions, and personalized care to address chronic lifestyle diseases effectively.

Akshi Khandelwal (Co-founder & CEO, Butterfly Ayurveda; Founder, Café Swasthya) on Integrating Wellness with Everyday Life

Akshi Khandelwal is the Co-founder & CEO of Butterfly Ayurveda and Founder of Café Swasthya.
She is passionate about making Ayurveda accessible, modern, and relevant for today’s lifestyle and wellness needs.

Dr. Shahnoz Rustamova, Founder, Central Park Medical & “You Are the Angel”

Dual medical training and a traditional “stay in your lane” surgical mindset
Personal health crisis in her 30s (idiopathic angioedema, wheelchair-bound, cardiac complications)