Koustubh Naik — Co-Founder
With over 12 years of experience as Co-Founder and Managing Director at Periwinkle Technologies, I have dedicated my career to advancing healthcare through innovative medtech solutions. Our flagship product, the Smart Scope® CX, is a USFDA-approved, AI-enabled diagnostic device designed to provide single-visit cervical cancer screening at the point of care. It reflects our mission to empower healthcare workers with efficient, accessible tools that enhance patient outcomes. Combining expertise in business strategy, IT systems, and product development, I have successfully led initiatives that bridge technology and healthcare. My work involves leveraging AI and telemedicine to address critical gaps in diagnostics and care. Passionate about entrepreneurship and collaboration, I am driven to create scalable solutions that positively impact global health challenges.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a healthcare technology leader with a focus on innovative diagnostic solutions.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 33 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Product Strategy
- Healthcare Information Technology (hit)
Career Highlights
- Over 12 years in healthcare innovation.
- Co-founded a successful medtech startup.
- Expert in AI-driven diagnostic solutions.
Work Experience
IKS Health
Associate Vice President - Information Systems (3 yrs 11 mos)
Startup Leadership Program
Fellow & Co-Program Leader (2 yrs)
Periwinkle Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Co-Founder and MD (13 yrs 2 mos)
Multiple Companies
Various (20 yrs 5 mos)
Education
M.S. at San José State University
B.E. at Amravati University
Certificate (Management Development for Entrepreneurs) at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Post Graduate Diploma (PGDBM) at Savitribai Phule Pune University