Dr Perugini has been in the field of Artificial Intelligence for over 20 years.
It was as a research scientist for the Department of Defence where he identified that AI could be used commercially to solve real-world problems.
In 2007 He formed his first AI company, gaining rapid growth and global attention, within 8 short years it was successfully acquired by Ernst and Young.
In 2017 he formed his next AI venture where he and his partners would set themselves on a mission to improve the fertility rates of IVF patients.
Today Dr Perugini is the co-founder of both Life Whisperer and Presagen, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve patient outcomes and help create a healthier world for all.
Episode Highlights:
- Dr Perugini’s backstory, the EY acquisition & starting Life whisperer [1:28]
- Presagen – an AI platform for image-based medical diagnostics [4:10]
- The IVF process explained and how AI can improve the embryo selection process [5:04]
- AI in the decision-making process [6:41]
- Using AI to non-invasively detect Down-Syndrome in the IVF process [7:26]
- The effects AI will have on the training of embryologists [8:48]
- The challenges of AI adoption within the medical field [9:40]
- Using image-based AI for other applications and markets [12:33]
- Processing the data, deep learning and computer vision explained. Data privacy within the medial industry [15:44]
- Deep learning explained [19:15]
- The ethics of AI, making autonomous decisions, transparency of the techniques and trusting the machine [20:39]
- The importance of proof points in advanced technologies [23:06]
- The jobs that will be created as a result of this AI disruption. The flow on effects [23:50]
- How Watson has helped advance the progress of AI in the medical [25:06]
- Joint venturing with medical institutes to get market penetration. How Presagen works with their partners and the importance of being a global player [27:08]
- Managing innovation within the organisation, investing in your team, experimenting & managing failure [30:43]
- How to Retain talented people within the team, hiring for high tech jobs such as AI and data science, the challenges and strategy [33:10]
- Don’s personal strategies for success and what inspires him [35:37]
Book Recommendation:
A Good Hard Kick in The Ass – by Rob Adams
Episode Links:
University of Adelaide – eChallenge Program
Conduit Accel (US-based Hyper Accelerator)
Additional Resources:
Life Whisperer’s website: https://www.lifewhisperer.co
Presagen’s website: https://www.presagen.com
Contact Dr Perugini and the team:
Dr Don Perugini: LinkedIn
Dr Michelle Perugini: LinkedIn
Dr Jonathan Hall – LinkedIn