Meet our mentors

"Mentoring is not about making people like you, but about helping them become the best version of themselves"

David Stoddard

Mentors are at the heart of our program, and we're proud to partner with the incredible clinicians and innovators below to provide our cohorts with world-leading guidance.
All Mentors
VIC
NSW
WA
Michelle Hannan
Royal Flying Doctor Service
GP, rural generalist and State Medical Lead Primary Care at Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland.
Ben Hurst
HotDoc
Doctor turned writer and founder of HotDoc, Australia's largest Patient Engagement platform, dedicated to improving healthcare experience.
Zara Lord
uPaged
Intensive care nurse and CEO & Founder of uPaged, a healthcare-specific digital marketplace.
Zac Tan
Aegis Ventures
General Partner at Aegis Ventures and Ascertain, investing in healthcare AI and virtual care companies.
Vijay Paul
Vantari VR
Emergency doctor and co-founder of Vantari VR, focusing on virtual reality training for healthcare staff.
Vinayak Smith
Virtus Health,Monash Health,Monash Uni
Passionate about obstetrics and femtech, Vinayak is a physician scientist and Head of New Ventures at Virtus Health.
Sue Abhary
Strategic Healthcare Business Solutions
Experience in medical administration and Founder / CEO of Strategic Healthcare Business Associates
Steven Gluckman
Human
Practicing clinician, advocate for patient advocacy, mental health and Medical Director at Human.
Sinead Fitzgerald
Microsoft
Senior Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, supporting HealthTech SaaS providers.
Shainal Nathoo
Outcome Health
Healthcare executive and board member leading health care businesses.
Sean Archibald
Invedent
Co-founder of Invedent, a cloud-based procurement platform for dental products.
Simon Kos
Microsoft
Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft ANZ and a recognised leader in digital health.
Santosh Kaur
SmartHeal
Doctor and nurse with extensive leadership roles in healthcare across two countries
Roy Mariathas
Reggie
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, active in health tech and startups.
Ray Kelly
Too Deadly for Diabetes
Indigenous Exercise Physiologist and researcher, changing policy for Australians with type 2 diabetes.
Richard Taggart
Calvary Healthcare
National Director ICT and Digital Transformation at Calvary Care, Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Sydney.
Raghav Murali Ganesh
Osara Health
Clinician entrepreneur, CEO/Founder of Osara Health (formerly CancerAid).
Peter Cronin
Prospection
Co-founder of Prospection, passionate about impacting the health system through data analytics.
Prashant Lele
NSW Health
An experienced digital health professional with 20 years of diverse experience, including contributing to Google DeepMind's NHS offerings through a UK startup,
Penelope Bryant
Homer
Head of Hospital-in-the-Home at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, overseeing HITH expansion.
Nishanth Krishananthan
Vantari VR
Surgical doctor, Urology textbook author, co-founder of Vantari VR for virtual reality training.
Nathan Moore
DHS Western Sydney Local Health District
Chief Nursing Information Officer, driving clinical information system adoption and Simulation-Based Learning programs.
Dr Nic Woods
Calvary Healthcare
Digital health leader with significant impact in the healthcare sector.
Mei Ling Doery
MDMD
Former medical doctor in various roles, including Team Doctor for an AFL Club and CMO for Bupa Wellness.
Matthew Cullen
Chemist2U Australia
Psychiatrist and CEO of Chemist2U, with extensive experience in health tech businesses.
Mian Bi
Australian Medical Angels
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Healthtech Angel Investor, and Lead of Australian Medical Angels.
Matt Oldakowski
Earflo
Biomedical engineering researcher, founder & CTO of Earflo and REX Ortho, Senior Lecturer at University of Western Australia.
Dr Marcus Tan
Spacecubed, HealthEngine
Startup Founder, CEO, and company director with clinical and commercial experience.
Kevin Wernli
Matilda
Physiotherapist, researcher, and co-founder of Matilda, focusing on health technology for endometriosis.
Jonny Lo
Boston Consulting Group
Management Consultant at BCG and former Chief Strategy Officer of CancerAid.
Jonathan King
Lysn
Medical doctor and Surgical Assistant at Mater Health Services, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Lysn.
Jo Braid
Burnout to Buoyancy Coaching Program
Doctor and coach transforming burnout recovery journey for healthcare workers.
Intan Oldakowska
Earflo
Biomedical engineer and entrepreneur developing medical devices, working on orthopaedic surgery innovations.
Jeremy Kestenberg
Bodycare Workplace Solutions
Physiotherapist, advisor and Founder / Chief Growth Officer at Bodycare Workplace Solutions.
Gun Soin
Sonic Healthcare Australia
Chief Medical Officer of Sonic Healthcare Australia Clinical Services, with extensive experience in primary and secondary care.
Gillian (Gill) Singleton
In2health preventive care platform
Experienced GP and clinical entrepreneur and Founder of In2health.
Francis Lai
Cos Me Pty Ltd
Dermatologist and founder of the CosMe app, focusing on improving patient care through innovation and technology.
Damien Kenny
Seer Medical
Leading capital raising and government relations for Seer Medical, with a background as a ministerial adviser and Board member.
Forbes McGain
Intensive Environmental Sustainability
Anaesthetist and intensive care physician, Associate Dean, Sustainable Healthcare at University of Melbourne, co-creator of McMonty isolation hood.
Dharmica Mistry
MTPConnect
Founder and CSO aiding medtech and biotech innovators in commercialization, serving as a mentor and connector.
Dave Sagar
Notud, Independent Living Specialists
Seasoned physio and entrepreneur with extensive healthcare experience, advising various businesses in health and disability fields.
Craig Haifer
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
Gastroenterologist and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, researching faecal microbiota transplantation and microbial therapeutics.
Caitlin Hitchcock
MemFlex
Clinical psychologist translating cognitive science into mental health treatment innovations and increasing access to evidence-based care.
Bob Soh
Brandon Capital
Doctor turned entrepreneur, managing investments at Australia's Brandon Capital, a leader in life-sciences venture capital.
Dr Amith Shetty
NSW Health
Emergency physician and Clinical Director at NSW Ministry of Health, leading patient care improvements and COVID-19 community initiatives.
Benjamin Trinh
Life Ready Health Group
Physio turned entrepreneur and healthcare executive, Managing Director of Life Ready Health Group and Chairman of the Wattle Foundation.
Andrew Yap
Medtasker
Doctor turned healthcare communication and workflow innovator, spearheading product development at Medtasker and serving as a hospital locum.
Ben Hurst
HotDoc
Doctor turned writer and founder of HotDoc, Australia's largest Patient Engagement platform, dedicated to improving healthcare experience.
Vinayak Smith
Virtus Health,Monash Health,Monash Uni
Passionate about obstetrics and femtech, Vinayak is a physician scientist and Head of New Ventures at Virtus Health.
Sue Abhary
Strategic Healthcare Business Solutions
Experience in medical administration and Founder / CEO of Strategic Healthcare Business Associates
Shainal Nathoo
Outcome Health
Healthcare executive and board member leading health care businesses.
Santosh Kaur
SmartHeal
Doctor and nurse with extensive leadership roles in healthcare across two countries
Penelope Bryant
Homer
Head of Hospital-in-the-Home at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, overseeing HITH expansion.
Nishanth Krishananthan
Vantari VR
Surgical doctor, Urology textbook author, co-founder of Vantari VR for virtual reality training.
Dr Nic Woods
Calvary Healthcare
Digital health leader with significant impact in the healthcare sector.
Mei Ling Doery
MDMD
Former medical doctor in various roles, including Team Doctor for an AFL Club and CMO for Bupa Wellness.
Jeremy Kestenberg
Bodycare Workplace Solutions
Physiotherapist, advisor and Founder / Chief Growth Officer at Bodycare Workplace Solutions.
Gillian (Gill) Singleton
In2health preventive care platform
Experienced GP and clinical entrepreneur and Founder of In2health.
Francis Lai
Cos Me Pty Ltd
Dermatologist and founder of the CosMe app, focusing on improving patient care through innovation and technology.
Damien Kenny
Seer Medical
Leading capital raising and government relations for Seer Medical, with a background as a ministerial adviser and Board member.
Forbes McGain
Intensive Environmental Sustainability
Anaesthetist and intensive care physician, Associate Dean, Sustainable Healthcare at University of Melbourne, co-creator of McMonty isolation hood.
Dave Sagar
Notud, Independent Living Specialists
Seasoned physio and entrepreneur with extensive healthcare experience, advising various businesses in health and disability fields.
Caitlin Hitchcock
MemFlex
Clinical psychologist translating cognitive science into mental health treatment innovations and increasing access to evidence-based care.
Bob Soh
Brandon Capital
Doctor turned entrepreneur, managing investments at Australia's Brandon Capital, a leader in life-sciences venture capital.
Benjamin Trinh
Life Ready Health Group
Physio turned entrepreneur and healthcare executive, Managing Director of Life Ready Health Group and Chairman of the Wattle Foundation.
Andrew Yap
Medtasker
Doctor turned healthcare communication and workflow innovator, spearheading product development at Medtasker and serving as a hospital locum.
Zara Lord
uPaged
Intensive care nurse and CEO & Founder of uPaged, a healthcare-specific digital marketplace.
Zac Tan
Aegis Ventures
General Partner at Aegis Ventures and Ascertain, investing in healthcare AI and virtual care companies.
Vijay Paul
Vantari VR
Emergency doctor and co-founder of Vantari VR, focusing on virtual reality training for healthcare staff.
Steven Gluckman
Human
Practicing clinician, advocate for patient advocacy, mental health and Medical Director at Human.
Sinead Fitzgerald
Microsoft
Senior Partner Development Manager at Microsoft, supporting HealthTech SaaS providers.
Simon Kos
Microsoft
Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft ANZ and a recognised leader in digital health.
Roy Mariathas
Reggie
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, active in health tech and startups.
Ray Kelly
Too Deadly for Diabetes
Indigenous Exercise Physiologist and researcher, changing policy for Australians with type 2 diabetes.
Richard Taggart
Calvary Healthcare
National Director ICT and Digital Transformation at Calvary Care, Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Sydney.
Raghav Murali Ganesh
Osara Health
Clinician entrepreneur, CEO/Founder of Osara Health (formerly CancerAid).
Peter Cronin
Prospection
Co-founder of Prospection, passionate about impacting the health system through data analytics.
Prashant Lele
NSW Health
An experienced digital health professional with 20 years of diverse experience, including contributing to Google DeepMind's NHS offerings through a UK startup,
Nathan Moore
DHS Western Sydney Local Health District
Chief Nursing Information Officer, driving clinical information system adoption and Simulation-Based Learning programs.
Matthew Cullen
Chemist2U Australia
Psychiatrist and CEO of Chemist2U, with extensive experience in health tech businesses.
Mian Bi
Australian Medical Angels
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Healthtech Angel Investor, and Lead of Australian Medical Angels.
Jonny Lo
Boston Consulting Group
Management Consultant at BCG and former Chief Strategy Officer of CancerAid.
Jonathan King
Lysn
Medical doctor and Surgical Assistant at Mater Health Services, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Lysn.
Jo Braid
Burnout to Buoyancy Coaching Program
Doctor and coach transforming burnout recovery journey for healthcare workers.
Gun Soin
Sonic Healthcare Australia
Chief Medical Officer of Sonic Healthcare Australia Clinical Services, with extensive experience in primary and secondary care.
Dharmica Mistry
MTPConnect
Founder and CSO aiding medtech and biotech innovators in commercialization, serving as a mentor and connector.
Craig Haifer
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
Gastroenterologist and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, researching faecal microbiota transplantation and microbial therapeutics.
Dr Amith Shetty
NSW Health
Emergency physician and Clinical Director at NSW Ministry of Health, leading patient care improvements and COVID-19 community initiatives.
Sean Archibald
Invedent
Co-founder of Invedent, a cloud-based procurement platform for dental products.
Matt Oldakowski
Earflo
Biomedical engineering researcher, founder & CTO of Earflo and REX Ortho, Senior Lecturer at University of Western Australia.
Dr Marcus Tan
Spacecubed, HealthEngine
Startup Founder, CEO, and company director with clinical and commercial experience.
Kevin Wernli
Matilda
Physiotherapist, researcher, and co-founder of Matilda, focusing on health technology for endometriosis.
Intan Oldakowska
Earflo
Biomedical engineer and entrepreneur developing medical devices, working on orthopaedic surgery innovations.