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Passion and Purpose: Q&A With Aidoc's New President and Chief Commercial Officer

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Aswin Chandrakantan, MD, recently joined Aidoc as President and Chief Commercial Officer, bringing with him a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. In this conversation, Aswin shares what inspired him to join Aidoc, key lessons from his career that shape his approach to leadership and his vision for the future of the company. He also provides personal insights that reflect his commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare professionals globally.

Aswin Chandrakantan, MD, Aidoc’s President and Chief Commercial Officer

What inspired you to join this organization, and what excites you most about its mission?

Elad, (our CEO) flew to Dallas to meet me during our candidacy process. During one lengthy discussion about passion and purpose, he gave me his typical wry smile and passed me his phone, as if to say “here’s the proof that we do amazing things.”  

On the screen, in plain black and white text, was a quote from a prominent physician. 

 “This patient would’ve died last night if it wasn’t for Aidoc. We would have read this scan with a pulmonary embolism hours too late.” 

As a trained clinician, I specifically sought an organization driven by a higher purpose: improving patient outcomes and elevating the quality of care people receive around the world. While many companies aim for this, few possess the technology and infrastructure to truly make it a reality. Aidoc is making it a reality daily. My professional experience, combined with a deep passion for enhancing the lives of both patients and clinicians, made Aidoc the ideal fit for me.

Can you share a pivotal career moment that shaped your leadership style? 

Early in my career, I had a senior client that had extremely strong political views. During an after hours event, he asked me to disrespect a photo of the sitting United States President. I refused to do so, not because of any personal affinity for that particular President, but because I believe in the importance of respecting the office itself. It came with extremely negative consequences for me and my consulting career. I have zero regret for my choice.

In business, clients, deals and opportunities can recover with time and effort, but personal integrity is fragile—once compromised, it’s hard to rebuild. 

Swami Vivekananda captures this sentiment well:

“If the whole world stands against you, sword in hand, would you still dare to do what you think is right?”

What’s something about you that people might be surprised to learn?

I study Hinduism vociferously and apply many of its principles to help me face challenges. I use these teachings to build strong teams and set high standards for my own conduct. With wisdom that spans over 10,000 years, from the Vedas to ithihasa, it guides me daily.

What advice would you give to your younger self starting out in the healthcare industry?

As my wife, Vidhya has taught me:

“Be consistent. Be Kind. Be consistently kind. To everyone around you but especially to yourself.”

What’s your vision for the future of this company, and how do you see your role in driving that vision?

My vision for Aidoc is to revolutionize healthcare by significantly reducing the global burden of disease—measured not just in numbers, but in lives saved and improved.

I foresee that Aidoc’s solutions have the potential to reduce one billion Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) every year, transforming the way we diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent illness. 

My role is to realize this impact by driving education and adoption of our technology—making sure every hospital, clinician and most importantly every patient benefits from the power of our solutions and platform. We are already redefining what’s possible in healthcare and I see we’re well on our way towards this goal.

As you look back on your career so far – what are you most proud of? 

I was staffed on a project to eradicate polio in Nigeria that involved working with Bill Gates and the president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, that used new strategies and digital technology to drive coordination and effective vaccination campaigns. After implementing those strategies consistently for many years, Nigeria was declared wild polio free in 2020. While it took the dedication of thousands to achieve this milestone, I’m proud to have played my part in contributing to such a transformative global health victory.

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