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Damian has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of healthcare and technology. He began as a physician in one of Argentina’s largest health systems, later serving as Chief Clinical Informatics Officer. He went on to lead the graduate health informatics program at the University of Utah, and now works as Health Informatics Director at Wolters Kluwer Health, focusing on clinical decision support solutions.
I am a vascular surgeon with a decade of experience in advanced clinical practice and a deep-rooted passion for technology. Currently, I proudly serve as a vascular surgeon within the Intermountain Health system at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT.
My career is characterized by an unwavering commitment to patient care, medical education, and quality improvement. As an adjunct clinical professor at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and Rocky Vista University, I have the privilege of mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. My leadership extends to the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI), where I hold the position of Assistant Regional Medical Director for the Rocky Mountain Region and am an active member of the national participation committee.
While my surgical career has been profoundly rewarding, I am increasingly focused on the intersection of medicine and artificial intelligence. This interest is rooted in my early background in information systems at Brigham Young University and my dedication to addressing the inefficiencies in modern healthcare, including the burdens of electronic health records that contribute to physician burnout.
My ambition is to leverage an upcoming master's degree in bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to establish a robust clinical vascular research program, train future physicians at Noorda COM and the newly announced BYU medical school, and seamlessly integrate machine learning into daily clinical practice. I am passionately driven to restore the human touch in medicine, enabling clinicians to devote more time to their patients and experience greater fulfillment in their profession. I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals and organizations that share a vision for healthcare innovation, medical technology, and enhancing the patient-physician relationship.
Cameron Erickson is the Co-Founder and CEO of MediCipher, a startup delivering an AI-native financial operating system designed to save the United States Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) sector from systemic financial collapse. Bridging the gap between deep financial acumen and enterprise technology, Cameron is dedicated to solving the "Reimbursement Paradox" facing the $228B long-term care industry.
Prior to founding MediCipher, Cameron spent over seven years in high-stakes finance, honing expertise in M&A, financial modeling, and complex valuation at firms including Ernst & Young and Roth Capital Partners. He previously served in Corporate Development and Strategy at Liberated Brands, where he orchestrated the strategic acquisition of North American licenses for global brands Billabong and Quiksilver and led the associated fundraising processes.
At MediCipher, Cameron combines this strategic discipline with technical execution. He helped architecture the proprietary calculation logic behind the company’s revenue optimization tools, which are now being piloted by facilities in Utah. Under his leadership, MediCipher has secured initial angel investment and has been accepted into the prestigious Google for Startups Cloud, Microsoft for Startups, and NVIDIA Inception programs.
Cameron holds a B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. He is passionate about leveraging AI to turn complex healthcare compliance tasks into proactive, revenue-generating activities.
Technical Product Manager leveraging linguistics & AI to build smarter products. I turn visionary ideas into reality, from AI-powered tools that save veterinary doctors 10-15 hours of work a week to EdTech platforms that seamlessly roster millions of students. With a background in language data and product management, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and user needs.
🤖 AI Innovation: At VCA, spearheaded the launch of an AI-driven medical scribe used by 500+ veterinarians, freeing up 2 hours per doctor per day for patient care and unlocking $40 million+ in additional revenue.
🚀 Product Growth: At Imagine Learning, led the merger of 3 product lines into one rostering platform, improving customer retention and reducing operational costs.
📈 Process Optimization: Streamlined annual client onboarding through better data tools and customer training.
My core skills include product roadmap strategy, cross-functional team leadership (Engineering, UX, Marketing), and data-driven decision making. I’m fluent in Agile/Scrum and love translating customer voice into features. Whether it’s improving K-12 learning outcomes or deploying AI in healthcare, I’m passionate about technology that empowers people.
When I’m not building products, you might find me outdoors, 3D printing, playing games, or dancing with my kids. Whether you’re curious about AI-driven products, rapid prototyping, or the magic of language data, let’s connect and explore what’s next!
Founder & CEO of NextHome US Inc., where we combine AI, sustainability, and modular construction to rethink how homes are designed, built, and lived in, with Factory Utah slated to open in 2026. I’m also Founder & CEO of Eywa AI, leading the vision for a personal, 360° AI-driven health companion that connects signals from wearables, lab results, and medical records—turning complex data into clear, daily actions. My work bridges human-centered design and real-world deployment, from factory-enabled housing to privacy-first health intelligence.
I’m a freelance healthcare content strategist and writer whose work includes a growing body of health tech clients. I’ve called Utah home for seven years but originally from Chicago. I’m excited to learn more about Utah tech innovation, procurement, real-world adoption—and to meet others doing interesting work in this space. I’m always up for a good conversation if you spot me.
Hello! I have been in the life science business, both in-house and as a consultant for 20+ years. I would love to support the innovation initiative our state has been putting forth! One of my focus areas is to help startups withstand scrutiny and scale - as most unfortunately fail around the Series A/B funding phase. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Jens is founder and CEO of Amalga Group, a nearshore BPO and ITO company specializing in the tech, legal, finance and retail industries. Backed by skilled professionals from Latin America, Amalga supports fast-growing U.S. companies with top-performing teams, optimizing their operations and helping them scale with speed, cultural fluency, and elite execution.
Director of Business Development R&D Advantage: Lead client acquisition and strategic growth by identifying innovative companies eligible for federal and state R&D incentives. Combine technical understanding of tax credit programs with strong relationship-building and market development skills to expand the firm’s presence and drive measurable revenue growth.
Experienced tech professional with a 15-year background at SolutionStream/JourneyTEAM now pivoting into the world of AI-driven automation. I am a passionate advocate for Utah’s tech ecosystem.
Snowflake expert (both in data and in skiing) | Built a postsecondary school @ Sales Dojo | Utah Partnerships
Founder, CEO and Janitor of Vital Touch Virtual Patient Solutions, Real Choice TV, and ServerPlus
Innovator | Leader | Strategist | Listener | Solver | Creator | Coach | Investor
Director of Growth @ Kahoa
Focused on removing business friction with AI
People-powered healthcare efficiency!