Disruptive Technologies in 2023

Physician Executive, Product Innovation – InterSystems

Qi Li, M.D., M.B.A., is a healthcare innovator with a wealth of experience in product inception, research, and global business development. Currently serving as physician executive at InterSystems, Dr. Li is responsible for driving product innovation in areas such as real world evidence, life science, research, precision medicine, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. His expertise has been honed through various leadership roles in Harris Healthcare, Partners Healthcare, and several healthcare IT startup companies. 

COO at MemberSy

Christopher Hayes co-founded Net Health, a company specializing in electronic health records and analytics for healthcare specialties. He later worked on mission-driven projects with Newfire to tackle social determinants of health. Hayes is now the COO at Membersy, where he is committed to helping cash pay patients receive appropriate dental care. He is highly respected for his visionary leadership, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities. Hayes is active on LinkedIn, sharing his insights on healthcare and data science.

Consulting Chief Product Officer at Newfire Global Partners

David’s career in healthcare began in the late 80s at Kurzweil Applied Intelligence, where he helped to pioneer the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Throughout his career, David has held roles in product management and business development, helping to make speech recognition and NLP standard practices in healthcare. As CPO at Net Health, David focused on optimizing product management to increase predictability and velocity in product releases. He has also served as an interim VP at a Fortune 100 insurance company, doubling the size of their product management department.

CTO at Medically Home

Will is a seasoned healthcare technology professional with over 20 years of experience in product and technology roles. He has worked in various domains, including clinical trials, infrastructure, and consumer health, and has held leadership positions at companies such as Fitbit and SmartSense. Currently, he is the Chief Technology Officer at Medically Home, where he is building a virtual hospital to deliver care in the home. Recently he is spending most of his time working with early-in-seed-stage healthcare technology-enabled healthcare delivery companies.

Director of Advisory Services at Newfire Global Partners

Su is a seasoned product development leader with over 14 years of experience in launching profitable digital software products. She has a proven track record of working with design, product, and engineering teams to build scalable products for healthcare startups and large enterprises. Currently, she is the Director of Advisory Services at Newfire Global Partners, where she leads the Solutions & Advisory Group. Su is a certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner. She is also a mentor at Lean in Boston.

CEO and co-founder at Newfire Global Partners

Stephen is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and angel investor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is the CEO and Chairman of Newfire Global Partners, a consulting firm that helps companies with digital transformation and innovation. Stephen has held senior operating roles in startups to NASDAQ-listed companies and has experience as an independent board member. He is also a board member of BioProcure Inc. and Scrum Inc. Stephen is a respected tech leader and a member of the Forbes Technology Council. He has a keen understanding of building shareholder value and is known for his strategic perspective and technical prowess.

CTO at Newfire Global Partners

Jaya is a highly accomplished and results-driven technology leader, entrepreneur, and investor. With extensive experience in data science, architecture, engineering management, and new product development, he has deep domain expertise in healthcare. Jaya served as a reconnaissance marine and a combat medic before becoming a technologist. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer & Advisory Practice Leader at Newfire Global Partners, where he empowers teams to launch products and transform ideas into market-bound products. Jaya has also held leadership positions at PatientsLikeMe, Truveris, Patient Prism, and T1D Exchange.

SVP of Marketing

John is an experienced executive leader with over 20 years of experience across a variety of technologies and products in different industries. He has spent the last 10 years working in the healthcare industry, focusing on introducing breakthrough products to the market, driving demand, and getting them adopted. John has worked on data analytics platforms, introduced novel platforms for integrating data, and helped organizations plan their business plans. He is currently working on introducing a brand new wearable for a neural sensor that can measure brain activity and indicate the early onset of diseases.