In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with John Bertrand, the CEO of Digital Diagnostics, a company that is pioneering AI healthcare systems. Its flagship product, LumineticsCore, is an algorithm that autonomously diagnoses patients with diabetic retinopathy. 

John's career started at Epic Systems, where he rapidly advanced through various roles, focusing on product and business development. His expertise in digital healthcare, honed at Epic, led to his role at 8VC, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, where he concentrated on artificial intelligence in medical imaging. Eventually joining Digital Diagnostics as CEO, John combined his extensive industry experience with a passion for innovative healthcare technology solutions.

In this interview, John shares his insights on aligning products with real-world needs, the importance of stakeholder engagement for adoption and long-term success, and strategies for navigating the extended sales cycles in healthcare technology. 

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Lastly, if you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with John Bertrand.