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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stefan Weitz, experienced healthcare investor and entrepreneur, joins HDAI board of directors
BOSTON, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI), a HealthTech company focused on addressing the US's looming healthcare crisis with actionable, responsible AI tools, announced the appointment of Stefan Weitz to the company's board of directors. Stefan Weitz, currently CEO and co-founder of HumanX and a veteran of Microsoft with 18 years of experience, has led billion-user technologies, including while also pioneering strategic initiatives in online platforms and cybersecurity. He brings to HDAI a deep understanding of technology trends and a talent for transforming concepts into thriving ventures. "Stefan's creative energy and deep experience building successful technology and event companies is a great add to our board," explains Nassib Chamoun, Founder and CEO of HDAI. "I am thrilled to have him at the table as we enter a major growth period for the company." HDAI has built the first-in-class Intelligent Health Management System, HealthVision™, an integrated enterprise AI and analytics solution that enables better care for patients, reduced clinician burden, and improved system economics. HealthVision is a suite of products that AI-enable existing workflows for inpatient and outpatient care optimization and revenue-cycle enhancement. HDAI leverages its predictive models to find the right patients and enroll them in the right workflows and delivers risk profiles and chart summaries to reduce the EHR burden for clinicians. "I am unbelievably excited to join the board of HDAI – I believe they are the only one that can solve the multifactor healthcare crisis in the US. From provider burnout to health system reimbursements, patient care quality to radically improved outcomes – HDAI's vision, their unparalleled access to data, their years of quiet but incredibly complex systems work will positively impact the entire health ecosystem from hospitals to value-based care organizations and payers," notes Weitz. "Healthcare, and AI specifically, is finally at that point where the right solution, applied to the right problem can bend the curve on out-of-control healthcare expenditures and preventable bad outcomes. I don't think I've ever been so bullish on a product in my 25 years of building – I am so happy to be a small part of the solution." At Microsoft, Mr. Weitz built technologies used by 1B people across the planet and then successfully sold the second largest independent eCommerce company in North America. He is also a best-selling author on technology as magic, a multi-patent holder and a successful angel investor. He serves on several corporate and non-profit boards and is active in Endeavor Global, a non-profit dedicated to incubating high-impact startups in developing markets. About Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI) HDAI, a HealthTech company, has created the first Intelligent Health Management System, HealthVision™ to improve the health of individuals and populations. Powered by a unique combination of predictive analytics and generative AI, HealthVision allows clinicians to work smarter, not harder, making it possible to efficiently deliver proactive, precise, and patient-centered care. For more information, please visit: and on LinkedIn at Company contact: Carola Endicott, 617-314-6135 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Health Data Analytics Institute Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
24-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: The NYSE on the ground at HumanX's inaugural AI conference
NEW YORK , /CNW/ -- As a leading global exchange, the NYSE is committed to empowering our diverse communities, wherever they may be. Engaging with our listed companies and emerging startups at key industry events is an opportunity to do just that. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: So, when the visionary teams behind HLTH and Money 20/20—two conferences where we are already deeply involved—unveiled the creation of a new AI-focused community, we were ready to be a part of it. With Funding from a16z, FPV Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Primary Ventures, HumanX is on a mission to distill AI complexity into actionable insights, strategies and tactics to help corporate and government leaders to move confidently forward in deploying and integrating AI. The inaugural HumanX conference was held on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas and featured leaders from diverse industries including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Financial Services, Consumer and Retail, Cybersecurity, Sales and Marketing, Infrastructure Tools and Business Operations. In total, the event comprised of nine diverse industry tracks, over 300 expert speakers, and numerous opportunities for NYSE to collaborate. NYSE kicked off our coverage with a preview by Stefan Weitz , CEO of HumanX, and insights into industry trends from Gene Teare , Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase. According to Stefan, companies in attendance raised over $95 billion in capital and a third have plans to engage in M&A in the coming year. He later described the gathered community as, "the pioneers, the builders, and the decision makers, those who aren't just watching AI unfold around them, but hopefully actively shaping its future. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from policy makers to investors, … they're building a roadmap for how AI and humanity can actually thrive together, and we do it at scale." On Monday, March 10 , Laura Diorio from the NYSE moderated a panel discussion on how AI is transforming finance through predictive analytics, fraud prevention, and automation, featuring Andrew Brown (Check), Laura Spiekerman (Alloy), and Juan Pablo Ortega (Yuno). Our coverage also highlighted companies like Credo AI, Brex, Glean, Vanta, Metropolis, Cerebras, SambaNova, and more, with real-time engagement from major participating companies. Stefan Weitz officially welcomed attendees, followed by commentary from Sridhar Ramaswamy , CEO of Snowflake, and Rajat Taneja , President of Technology at Visa. On Tuesday, March 11 , NYSE President Lynn Martin led a discussion on AI in the workplace with Sarah Franklin , CEO of Lattice, and Tomer Cohen , CPO of LinkedIn. The day also featured a Women in AI highlight with contributions from Lynn, alongside Monte Carlo , Credo AI, Lattice, Writer, Vanta, and others. Michael Misiewicz , Head of Data Science at Yext, previewed his presence on the HumanX panel and discussed Yext's new product, Scout. Rajat Taneja unveiled new research on AI's impact on commerce and finance from the Institute for the Future. Sven Gierlinger , SVP and CXO at Northwell Health, discussed his involvement in HumanX Innovation and Healthcare. The event also featured companies like Airtable, Mistral, Neo4J, Dialpad, Dataiku, and Crunchbase. Coming off the success of the inaugural HumanX Conference, its leadership team convened at the corner of Wall and Broad to ring the Opening Bell on Wednesday, March 19 , to mark next year's conference in San Francisco , planned for April 2026 . While here, CEO Stefan Weitz conducted interviews on the trading floor, including with NYSE TV. When he took to stage at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Stefan had this to say about opening the US Equity Markets, "Let's recognize what we're actually doing, what we're actually opening. It's really a future where AI isn't just another tool, it's a force multiplier, a future where those who understand its potential for those who invest in its power, who won't just adapt, they will lead."
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: The NYSE on the ground at HumanX's inaugural AI conference
NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading global exchange, the NYSE is committed to empowering our diverse communities, wherever they may be. Engaging with our listed companies and emerging startups at key industry events is an opportunity to do just that. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: So, when the visionary teams behind HLTH and Money 20/20—two conferences where we are already deeply involved—unveiled the creation of a new AI-focused community, we were ready to be a part of it. With Funding from a16z, FPV Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Primary Ventures, HumanX is on a mission to distill AI complexity into actionable insights, strategies and tactics to help corporate and government leaders to move confidently forward in deploying and integrating AI. The inaugural HumanX conference was held on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas and featured leaders from diverse industries including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Financial Services, Consumer and Retail, Cybersecurity, Sales and Marketing, Infrastructure Tools and Business Operations. In total, the event comprised of nine diverse industry tracks, over 300 expert speakers, and numerous opportunities for NYSE to collaborate. NYSE kicked off our coverage with a preview by Stefan Weitz, CEO of HumanX, and insights into industry trends from Gene Teare, Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase. According to Stefan, companies in attendance raised over $95 billion in capital and a third have plans to engage in M&A in the coming year. He later described the gathered community as, 'the pioneers, the builders, and the decision makers, those who aren't just watching AI unfold around them, but hopefully actively shaping its future. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from policy makers to investors, … they're building a roadmap for how AI and humanity can actually thrive together, and we do it at scale.' On Monday, March 10, Laura Diorio from the NYSE moderated a panel discussion on how AI is transforming finance through predictive analytics, fraud prevention, and automation, featuring Andrew Brown (Check), Laura Spiekerman (Alloy), and Juan Pablo Ortega (Yuno). Our coverage also highlighted companies like Credo AI, Brex, Glean, Vanta, Metropolis, Cerebras, SambaNova, and more, with real-time engagement from major participating companies. Stefan Weitz officially welcomed attendees, followed by commentary from Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, and Rajat Taneja, President of Technology at Visa. On Tuesday, March 11, NYSE President Lynn Martin led a discussion on AI in the workplace with Sarah Franklin, CEO of Lattice, and Tomer Cohen, CPO of LinkedIn. The day also featured a Women in AI highlight with contributions from Lynn, alongside Monte Carlo, Credo AI, Lattice, Writer, Vanta, and others. Michael Misiewicz, Head of Data Science at Yext, previewed his presence on the HumanX panel and discussed Yext's new product, Scout. Rajat Taneja unveiled new research on AI's impact on commerce and finance from the Institute for the Future. Sven Gierlinger, SVP and CXO at Northwell Health, discussed his involvement in HumanX Innovation and Healthcare. The event also featured companies like Airtable, Mistral, Neo4J, Dialpad, Dataiku, and Crunchbase. Coming off the success of the inaugural HumanX Conference, its leadership team convened at the corner of Wall and Broad to ring the Opening Bell on Wednesday, March 19, to mark next year's conference in San Francisco, planned for April 2026. While here, CEO Stefan Weitz conducted interviews on the trading floor, including with NYSE TV. When he took to stage at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Stefan had this to say about opening the US Equity Markets, 'Let's recognize what we're actually doing, what we're actually opening. It's really a future where AI isn't just another tool, it's a force multiplier, a future where those who understand its potential for those who invest in its power, who won't just adapt, they will lead.'
