ChasmPOV

Catch up on the latest insights, announcements, and recent placements from Chasm Partners.

INSIGHTS

Companies continue to invest in AI to build products, but too few leverage it to build the teams behind those products. And, while the demand for AI-savvy leaders, engineers, and product talent has exploded, many organizations still rely on slow, manual hiring methods that can’t keep pace with the speed of innovation.

As the Technology and Analytics Practice leader for Chasm Partners, I have found that the companies most likely to succeed in the next phase of healthcare innovation won’t just use AI, they’ll use it to build the teams that drive it. And smart operators won’t outsource this––they’ll lead it.

Why an AI-Enabled Talent Strategy is the Next Competitive Edge in Healthcare

Healthcare companies that utilize AI not only to develop products but also to build teams will be able to scale faster and smarter. Yet, what makes healthcare unique is the risk of getting it wrong. You can't just drop in a Silicon Valley AI team and expect them to build tools that work for clinicians or patients. We’ve seen candidates who excelled in pure tech environments struggle in healthcare because they underestimated the constraints, the stakes, and the required compliance.

Operators must strike a balance between speed, accuracy, and strategic alignment in their hiring processes, especially post-funding or during periods of rapid scale. PE/VC-backed firms, in particular, must leverage every efficiency lever to win the market—and that includes how they hire. An AI-enabled hiring strategy can accelerate sourcing, refine candidate evaluation, and enhance decision-making by aligning talent choices with key business objectives.

Reimagining the Hiring Workflow with AI

As with any significant shift in technology, AI is reshaping the way we approach the hiring process. Yet, despite AI's capabilities, there is one thing it simply cannot replace: human judgment. Simply put, AI isn’t built to fully assess cultural alignment, evaluate leadership potential, or consider the broader context that influences long-term success. This is where the expertise of recruiters remains crucial, as these decisions demand the insight and experience of recruiters who understand organizational needs and can recognize individual potential.

Healthcare companies should view AI as a tool to be used alongside their existing processes. By leveraging the benefits of both, you can develop a method that enables you to make better decisions.

Continue reading to learn how healthcare recruiters can utilize AI throughout their workflow to enhance processes and ultimately inform their final decision.

PLACEMENTS

Chief Executive Officer, DrFirst

Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at touchpoints of care to improve patient outcomes. We create unconventional solutions that solve care collaboration, medication management, price transparency, and adherence challenges in healthcare. We unite the Healthiverse by providing our clients with real-time access to the information they need, exactly when and how they need it – so patients get the best care possible.

President and CEO, EarliTec Diagnostics

EarliTec Diagnostics is making earlier identification and treatment for autism and related early childhood vulnerabilities accessible to children everywhere. EarliTec’s flagship product, EarliPoint™, is FDA authorized to diagnose and assess autism in children ages 16-30 months old and is available now.

Chief Product and Technology Officer, 1upHealth

1upHealth provides the healthcare industry’s most sophisticated FHIR-enabled health data platform for claims and clinical data acquisition, exchange, and compute. From leading health plans and state Medicaid agencies to innovative digital health organizations and top performing ACOs, over 75 health organizations rely on 1upHealth to meet evolving regulatory requirements and optimize claims and clinical data-driven initiatives. With the push towards digital quality measures, population health analytics, value-based contracts, and better healthcare experiences, the 1up managed platform helps our customers to meet the growing demands for data access and connectivity.

Chief Growth Officer, Collabrios Health

Collabrios unifies the entire care journey with our comprehensive software solution. We combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to empower care providers. Our platform streamlines operations, enhances compliance, and allows you to focus on what truly matters — exceptional care delivery.

Chief Financial Officer, TruHearing

TruHearing and the insurance companies it partners with are improving the hearing healthcare industry by making hearing aids affordable for more people than ever before. Over 130 million people—more than one-third of all Americans—have access to affordable hearing aids because their health plan offers them TruHearing. And that number is growing every year.

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