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In this episode of Scanning the Market, host Jay Gurney interviews Franz Pfister, CEO of deepc, about the company's evolution from an AI algorithm developer to a comprehensive AI infrastructure platform. The conversation covers the transformation of the radiology AI market from isolated point solutions to integrated platform approaches that manage complexity at scale. They discuss how deepc has evolved from a pure distribution layer to an orchestration platform that helps healthcare organisations run AI reliably across workflows, vendors, and regulations. Key topics include the introduction of AIDA, an AI co-pilot that provides contextual assistance to clinicians, the impact of foundation models on the industry, and the shift toward agentic workflows. The discussion also explores the challenges of scaling a healthcare AI company, hiring the right talent for different growth stages, and the importance of demonstrating clear ROI to drive adoption. Franz also shares insights about the current state of the radiology AI market, including how healthcare organisations are moving beyond simply selecting an AI model to buy, toward understanding how to effectively orchestrate multiple AI tools within their clinical workflows.
