Selection Committee
Becky Fox
Vital CircleFounder and Executive Advisor
A nurse-turned-tech executive, Becky bridges clinical excellence and innovation. Her work with over 300+ health systems, plus her own venture-backed startup, gives her a rare dual-lens into what works—for patients and providers.
Andrew L'Huillier
MerckDirector, Regulatory Affairs Liaison
A regulatory and policy expert at Merck, Andrew brings a unique lens to innovation—helping new therapies reach market with precision medicine strategies that integrate diagnostics, digital health, and wearables. With experience ranging from big pharma to early-stage startups, he’s especially passionate about CDx, SaMD, digital therapeutics, and the role of AI/ML and LLMs in shaping the future of healthcare.
Gemma E. Lowery
ChristianaCareCVH Technology Manager of Digital Solutions
A seasoned digital solutions leader with deep expertise in virtual care strategy and telehealth innovation. Gemma’s work at the intersection of HIT, HIPAA compliance, and operational growth makes her a strategic voice in evaluating startups transforming virtual health delivery.
Bryan Dennstedt
TechCXOFractional CTO and Partner
With more than 20 years in IT and a strong track record in telehealth, cloud computing, and product management, Bryan offers a pragmatic yet future-forward perspective. His technical depth and leadership in telemedicine make him a valuable judge of scalable healthtech solutions.
Suzy Engwall
HealthTech Strategies
Founder and Fractional Ecosystem Development Officer
With over 20 years in healthcare, Suzy advises early-stage medtech and digital health companies on go-to-market strategy, hospital adoption, and commercialization. She works with founders, accelerators, to help navigate GPOs and ensure value-analysis readiness. Suzy brings a pragmatic, operator-level perspective that bridges clinical, commercial, and investor priorities.
Santosh Mohan
Advocate HealthVice President, Innovation and New Ventures
A healthcare strategist and operator with a sharp focus on digital transformation, innovation hubs, and emerging tech. Santosh’s leadership in driving adoption and scale for clinically relevant, patient-centered solutions positions him as a vital advisor in spotting startups with real potential to drive impact.
Kristi Straw
Lighthouse Leadership ConsultantsFounder & Executive Strategist
Kristi Straw is an executive strategist and founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants™, where she helps leaders and innovation teams close trust gaps and move decisions forward under pressure. Her work blends leadership psychology, strategic communication, and culture design, with a growing focus on healthcare innovation ecosystems.
Olga Muller
Kepler Team
Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer
A tech entrepreneur and CEO, Olga excels in connecting strategy, technology, and impact. She’s a passionate ecosystem builder and advocate for women founders in healthtech—bringing both heart and business acumen to the table.
Abdullah Birdsong
BLJ GroupFounding Partner and Principal Advisor
Abdullah is a healthcare technology and innovation leader with extensive experience helping organizations navigate change, scale solutions, and improve outcomes across complex systems. He brings a strategic, human-centered approach to innovation, bridging the gap between emerging technology, leadership, and real-world impact.
Matthew Hanis
Goldie Health
Chief Operating Officer and Cofounder
A business of healthcare expert and master at commercializing emerging tech. Matt’s deep knowledge of AI, automation, and go-to-market strategy helps him validate business models and scale commerical growth.
Christian Milaster
Ingenium Digital Health AdvisorsFounder and CEO
Since 2010, Christian Milaster and his team have transformed access to care through over 100 engagements with rural healthcare organizations in 25+ states. A German engineer by background, he is a frequent speaker and podcast guest and has published over 330 articles on rural healthcare transformation.