Nick Culbertson is the Managing Director of the Techstars AI Health Accelerator in Baltimore, supporting startups using AI to solve critical healthcare challenges. He is the Co-founder and former CEO of Protenus, an award-winning health data security company recognized by Best in KLAS, Forbes, and CB Insights for its AI-driven solutions. A U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Nick has been named one of Baltimore’s Top 40 Under 40, a SmartCEO Executive Management Award winner, and a 2020 EY Entrepreneur of the Year. He also supports initiatives that promote workplace equity in the startup ecosystem.
We can’t ignore what AI makes possible: faster diagnoses, smarter workflows, better use of limited resources, and more personalized care at scale. If we get this right, we can build a system that works better for everyone, not just the few who can afford concierge care or live near major medical centers.
By replacing manual processes with automated, artificial intelligence-powered analytics, healthcare organizations can position themselves to maintain both patient trust and financial stability.
In an interview, Munich Re Specialty Senior Vice President Jim Craig talked about the risk that accompanies innovation and the important role that insurers play.