Welcome Note,
From the Diary of our CEO
It’s a privilege to have you join our growing community of clinicians, innovators, and changemakers who believe that healthcare can be improved not only at the bedside, but also through bold ideas, creative thinking, and entrepreneurial action.
ASME was founded on a simple belief:
Clinicians deserve a home where their passion for innovation is understood, supported, and amplified.
Every one of us has seen opportunities to improve the systems we work within — whether through digital health, new models of care, medical devices, research translation, or entirely fresh ways of thinking. ASME exists to help turn those insights into impact.
As a member, you’ll gain access to a network of like-minded individuals, educational events, mentoring, partnerships, and opportunities to develop the skills needed to innovate within — or beyond — traditional clinical practice. Whether you're exploring a new idea, building a startup, contributing to intrapreneurial projects, or simply curious about what’s possible, ASME is here to support you every step of the way.
Healthcare will continue to evolve rapidly in the years ahead, and clinicians must be at the centre of shaping that future. Your presence in this community strengthens our shared mission and brings us one step closer to a more innovative, connected, and patient-centred system.Thank you for being part of this journey.
I look forward to seeing what we will create together.
Warm regards,
Matt Hallam
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Society for Medical Entrepreneurship & Innovation
OUR VISION
Our vision is for entrepreneurship & innovation to be mainstream for doctors & other clinicians to make an impact on healthcare at scale.
We will drive this by advocating on behalf of our society by
A committee with diverse skills and backgrounds to steer our journey
OUR TEAM
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Brandon is an experienced medical entrepreneur having co-founded B2B digital health business, UHG. He's National Entrepreneurial Lead of Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program, Director of High Street Medical Clinic, Director of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and board chair of Victorian Clinical Genetics Service.
Matt is a global executive leader with over 20 years’ experience in medtech, digital health and clinical research. He has scaled companies from inception to multimillion‑dollar revenues, built cross‑border teams and led APAC operations for life‑sciences intelligence firms.
Anna Barker is a healthcare executive, entrepreneur and researcher with extensive experience in clinical innovation and business strategy. She has founded and led multiple physiotherapy businesses and is passionate about data, digital innovation, and the commercialisation and translation of research.
Lior is a leader in the fields of personalised genetics and education technology. He is the CEO of myDNA and Gene By Gene and Founder of Vivi Education.
Masha Pelipas is a seasoned deeptech investor and ecosystem builder who helps university‑affiliated startups become investor‑ready; drawing on more than 12 years’ international experience, she accelerates medtech ventures and tackles funding gaps for IP‑heavy innovations.
Dr Sam Hupert is co‑founder and CEO of Pro Medicus, an Australian health‑imaging IT company whose radiology software is used worldwide. With decades of experience in medical technology and entrepreneurship, he has helped advance digital health solutions and transform medical imaging.
Katherine is an accomplished leader in the healthcare industry. She is currently the CEO of OncoRes Medical, Venture Partner at Brandon Capital, and Non-Exec Director at Sonic Healthcare.
Simon is an internationally recognised leader in digital health, working in senior executive roles for over twenty years. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft ANZ and provides mentorship across the healthcare innovation ecosystem.
Dr Anu Ganugapati is a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and advocate for healthcare innovation. He is the Founder and CEO of StatDoctor, Growth Development Manager at eMedici, and Head of Integrated Health and Education at Health104.
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