The Shift AI podcast explores how AI and ML is changing the way that we work in the digital age through interviews with thought leaders who are redefining how businesses and employees will be impacted by emerging technology. Host Boaz Ashkenazy is the founder and CEO of Augmented AI, a provider of AI solutions designed to help businesses grow and scale.
In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Boaz Ashkenazy sits down with Rohan D'Souza, co-founder of Avante, who is tackling one of America's most complex challenges: the $1.7 trillion employer-sponsored healthcare system. With his unique background as a former competitive swimmer from India and extensive experience in healthcare technology, Rohan brings a fresh perspective to an industry plagued by opacity and inefficiency.
Rohan shares how Avante is leveraging AI to democratize healthcare information, making complex insurance plans understandable for employees while helping employers control costs that are rising 8-14% annually. From his early days working with electronic medical records during the 2008 financial crisis to building a nine-person team that supports hundreds of conversations with AI-powered solutions, Rohan illustrates how productivity and creativity converge in the future of work. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone interested in healthcare innovation, AI implementation in regulated industries, and the entrepreneurial journey of building solutions for massive, entrenched systems.
Chapters:
[01:57] From India to America – The Swimming Journey
[03:57] Early Career in Healthcare Technology During the Financial Crisis
[05:14] Introducing Avante – The $1.7 Trillion Opportunity
[09:10] The Employee Experience Problem
[14:05] AI Agents and Personalized Healthcare Recommendations
[18:25] Privacy Challenges in Healthcare AI
[23:35] Building the Founders Club and Early Customers
[28:07] The Future of Work – Productivity and Creativity
Connect with Rohan D’Souza
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanpdsouza/
Website: https://avante.ai/
Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy
X:https://x.com/boazashkenazy
Email: shift@augmentedailabs.com
The Shift AI Podcast is syndicated by GeekWire, and we are grateful to have the show sponsored by Augmented AI Labs. Our theme music was created by Dave Angel
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About the Shift AI Podcast
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Shift AI, a podcast hosted by Boaz Ashkenazy, delves into the strategies and mindsets necessary for professionals to succeed and thrive in the digital age.
At the core of our exploration is the profound impact of emerging technologies like AI and ML, and how they are reshaping the contours of professional environments and redefining the nature of work itself.
By interviewing innovative leaders who are transforming the workplace, Boaz provides listeners with insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology and work.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or simply looking to take your career to the next level, Shift AI is a must-listen for anyone looking to adapt and excel in the modern workforce.
About the Host
Boaz Ashkenazy, the CEO and Co-founder of Augmented AI Labs, is a visionary leader at the forefront of shaping the future of work through the strategic integration of AI into business operations and product offerings.
With a diverse background spanning product development, design thinking, and enterprise productivity, Boaz brings a unique perspective to the table.
Drawing on his experience at Meta, as well as his involvement in scaling multiple startups and his early career in architecture, Boaz possesses a multifaceted skill set that fuels his passion for technology and tghe future of work.
