Bart de Witte is the Founder of the HIPPO AI Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to democratizing medical knowledge and ensuring that AI-based healthcare becomes open-sourced, accelerating innovation while making it more accessible. He is a prominent expert in digital transformation within healthcare, recognized for his innovative approaches to creating equitable and sustainable healthcare systems. With extensive experience in technology and innovation, Bart previously served as the Public & Healthcare Industry Leader for Central & Eastern Europe at IBM. His work has involved advising governments and organizations on technology policies, particularly focusing on the socio-economic impacts of healthcare innovations. He collaborates regularly with global organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN), contributing to initiatives aimed at improving health systems worldwide. Currently, Bart is building a new startup called Isaree, which means freedom in Thai and is currently in stealth mode. This venture is build on open source and decentralised principles and aims to further his mission of leveraging AI to enhance healthcare access and equity. Bart holds degrees from various universities in Belgium and has participated in post-university programs at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School. He is a member of influential think tanks such as the Walther Siegenthaler Gesellschaft and the German Academy of Science and Engineering. His commitment to fostering equitable healthcare is evident through his mentorship of startups focused on enhancing access to care in underserved regions. His efforts have garnered recognition, including awards for his projects addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through AI applications. Bart is also an engaging speaker and educator, frequently lecturing at business schools across Europe and China. Through his newsletter, blog.hippoai.org, and podcast, Nilpferdgeflüster.de, he shares insights on digital health and AI, aiming to inspire others in the field.