Welcome to episode 233 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Charles Taylor, Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Heartflow in Redwood City, California. HeartFlow is a medical technology company transforming the way cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated. With their HeartFlow Analysis, a non-invasive personalized cardiac test, physicians are able to make better care decisions for their patients with suspected coronary artery disease, the number one killer of men and women worldwide.

With offices in Redwood City, Austin, London and Japan, HeartFlow is backed by decades of scientific research & development and leverages the latest advancements in technology to help set a new standard of care for diagnosing cardiovascular care worldwide. Heartflow embodies the best of both technology and healthcare companies and hires people who are passionate about living their mission to save lives, improve the patient experience and reduce the overall cost of care.

In today’s episode, Charles discusses:

The journey over the past 14 years at Heartflow

Applying AI and Deep Learning to combat heart disease

Interesting projects the data & tech team are working on

Building and scaling a successful data science team

The importance of resilience in a startup

What excites him for the future within AI in Healthcare

To find out more about Charles and the interesting work happening at Heartflow, check out the website www.heartflow.com or follow them on Twitter @heartflow. You can also connect with Charles on Linkedin.

What did you think of Charles’ podcast? Where do you see the future of AI and Data Science in the Healthcare industry heading in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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