AI EXPERTISE FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATION

At Advient Advisors, we transform enterprise potential into measurable business outcomes through strategic AI implementation. With deep roots in MIT research and decades of practical experience across pharmaceutical, maritime, and technology sectors, we bridge the gap between AI’s theoretical promise and its practical application.

Our approach combines technical expertise with business acumen to deliver AI solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance decision-making capabilities, and create sustainable competitive advantages. We specialize in helping mid-to-large enterprises navigate the complex AI landscape, ensuring strategic initiatives translate into tangible results.

PIONEERING AI IN HEALTHCARE AND BEYOND

2001-2007: MIT Media Lab – Conducted groundbreaking research on human-robot interaction for healthcare applications, culminating in a PhD dissertation demonstrating the effectiveness of AI-driven coaching interfaces.

2007-2013: Founded Intuitive Automata – Transformed academic research into commercial healthcare solutions, creating AI conversation technologies that improved patient outcomes.

2014-2024: Founded and led Catalia Health – Built an industry-leading patient engagement platform combining AI, psychology, and healthcare best practices to serve pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers.

2024-Present: Advient Advisors – Providing strategic AI implementation consulting to help enterprises across multiple industries leverage artificial intelligence for measurable business impact.

SPECIALIZED DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE

HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICALS

Leveraging deep experience with Catalia Health and Sigla Sciences to deliver AI solutions that enhance patient engagement, optimize clinical trials, and improve healthcare outcomes.

TECHNOLOGY & ROBOTICS

Leveraging decades of experience in human-robot interaction and AI systems development to help technology companies create more effective, user-centered AI solutions that drive adoption and business value.

ENTERPRISE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Guiding mid to large companies through comprehensive AI adoption strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI.

CREDENTIALS & AWARDS

EDUCATION

• PhD in Media Arts and Sciences (AI and Psychology), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• MS in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT
• BS in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology

RECOGNITION

• Wall Street Journal and Credit Suisse Technopreneur of the Year
• Multiple U.S. Patents in AI Software, Robotic Interfaces, and Conversation Systems
• Featured speaker at TEDx events, Exponential Medicine, and major media outlets

MY APPROACH TO AI IMPLEMENTATION

What sets Advient Advisors apart is my unique methodology combining academic rigor with practical business expertise:

DEEP TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING · With MIT research roots and decades of AI development experience, I bridge the gap between theoretical capabilities and practical applications.

PSYCHOLOGY-INFORMED IMPLEMENTATION · My background in psychology ensures AI solutions are designed for optimal human interaction and adoption.

BUSINESS-FOCUSED OUTCOMES · Every recommendation is tied to measurable business impact, ensuring technology investments deliver tangible returns.

HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP · As a founder who has built multiple successful AI companies, I understand the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization.