Co-founder & CEO at Abridge

Shivdev Rao

Dr. Shivdev Rao is the co-founder and CEO of Abridge, a healthcare technology company that uses artificial intelligence to help patients and doctors capture and understand medical conversations.

Founded in 2018, Abridge aims to improve the healthcare experience by transcribing and summarizing key points from medical visits, allowing patients to better understand and manage their care. Rao, a former practicing cardiologist, was inspired to bridge the communication gap between patients and clinicians, leveraging technology to reduce confusion and improve health outcomes. Under his leadership, Abridge has become a pioneering force in the growing field of AI-driven healthcare solutions.