#16 - Why 9 out of 10 Digital Health Pilots Fail

About this episode

This episode discusses the reasons behind the failure of digital health pilots and how to design them for success and scalability.

Why do most digital health pilots fall flat—and what does it take to build one that scales? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Julien Willard , Former Intelligence Officer, Economist, Head of Tech Strategy at Accenture, IBM, to unpack the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and digital transformation. With experience spanning clinical medicine, policy, and private-sector strategy, Dr. Willard offers a rare perspective on what it takes to create digital health solutions that last. We explore why digital pilots often fail before they even start, how to design them for scalability and impact, and what investors and enterprise leaders need to understand about execution, reimbursement, and real-world patient needs. From generative AI hype to meaningful innovation, this episode is packed with practical insights for startups, corporates, and VCs alike. If you're navigating digital health, AI, or healthcare transformation, this episode is a must-listen. Check out KMS Technology: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://kms-technology.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠KMS Technology⁠⁠ More on Dr. Willard: julienwillard.com

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Julien Willard

Topics covered

• digital health
• healthcare innovation
• digital transformation
• scalability
• AI in healthcare

Keywords

• digital health
• health pilots
• innovation
• scalability
• AI
• healthcare transformation
• investors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Accenture, IBM, KMS Technology

Places: healthcare

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