Evidence Over Hype: AI, Data & Smarter Decisions in Consumer Health with Apoorva Modali

Evidence Over Hype: AI, Data & Smarter Decisions in Consumer Health with Apoorva ModaliWhat happens when the same evidence-first mindset used to build high-stakes AI systems is applied to the products people trust with their health?In this episode, we sit down with Apoorva Modali, Principal Data Scientist at Walmart and founder of Ovie’s Lab, a consumer health brand focused on pregnancy and postpartum products.Apoorva works at the intersection of applied AI, data, and real-world decision making, building systems where technology-driven decisions can have meaningful consequences. She brings that same approach to consumer health, where safety, evidence, and trust matter just as much.We explore why trend-driven thinking can be risky when it comes to wellness and supplements, how AI and structured evidence can help people make better-informed decisions, and what it takes to separate meaningful information from the noise surrounding everyday health products.Apoorva also shares practical insights from actually working in both technology and consumer health, offering a grounded perspective on how AI, data, evidence, and human judgment can work together to create better decisions.If you're interested in AI, data science, consumer health, evidence-based decision making, wellness, or the future of technology, this conversation offers a practical look at how we can move beyond hype and make smarter choices.In a world full of trends and opinions, better decisions start with better evidence.#ApoorvaModali #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #ConsumerHealth #HealthTech #EvidenceBased #DecisionMaking #Wellness #PregnancyHealth #Postpartum #Supplements #DataDriven #AppliedAI #Technology #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #HumanCenteredAI #Podcast #DesignWave