EP01 - AI and Healthcare Innovation with Lukas Benzel, Peter M. Kovacs, and Pavlina Walter

Healthcare innovation must serve people first. In this episode of THE BRIDGE, we go beyond the hype and focus on adoption, prevention, and ROI. Lukas Benzel shares how the Czech AI ecosystem connects 300-plus members across startups, big tech, and hospitals. We talk hospital operations, clinical trials, the shift from sick care to true healthcare, and what Europe can lead in right now. What you will learn • How more than 60 percent of Czech hospitals already use AI, often in the back office • Why prevention and continuous self monitoring are the next growth curve • Practical steps for clinical validation and regulatory pathways • What Singapore’s AI hubs can teach European health systems • How to upskill teams and earn patient trust • Why security and ethics belong in the product roadmap Who should listen: Investors, health system leaders, founders, regulators, and anyone building AI that must work in the real world. Call to action Subscribe to THE BRIDGE for weekly conversations that connect science, clinical research, and AI-driven innovation. Comment with your most urgent healthcare challenge. Connect with me on LinkedIn or via my website to explore partnerships and co-investments.