Aashvi Gangakhedkar
My AI Training
Healp
Organization Facts
Healp is a digital health technology company that connects patients with supportive communities while helping them discover personalized healthcare resources and clinical trial opportunities.
The platform combines artificial intelligence, patient-generated data, and peer experiences to improve health journeys across chronic, rare, and undiagnosed conditions.
Its mission is to empower patients by reducing isolation, improving access to health information, and accelerating medical research through community engagement.
By combining AI, patient communities, and clinical trial matching, Healp helps individuals make informed healthcare decisions while advancing the future of personalized medicine.
Healp
About the Organization
Healp is dedicated to improving healthcare by creating a patient-centered platform where individuals can connect with others who share similar health experiences while accessing personalized health resources.
Through AI-driven patient matching, peer support, educational resources, and clinical trial discovery, the organization helps users better understand their conditions and identify potential treatment opportunities. Healp also simplifies complex medical information to improve patient engagement and healthcare outcomes.
By strengthening connections between patients, researchers, and healthcare innovators, the organization empowers individuals to play an active role in managing their health while contributing to medical research and innovation.
Healp
Community Involvement
Healp works closely with patients, healthcare providers, researchers, advocacy organizations, and life sciences companies to build supportive health communities and improve access to medical research opportunities. The platform encourages patients to share experiences and participate in advancing healthcare innovation.
The organization partners with health systems, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and research organizations to improve diagnostic insights, accelerate clinical trial recruitment, and generate real-world evidence that supports better patient outcomes.
Through AI-powered technology and strategic partnerships, Healp continues to strengthen collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem while improving patient support and expanding access to innovative treatments.
Healp
Funding Source
Healp generates revenue through partnerships with health systems, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and life sciences organizations that utilize its patient community, AI technology, diagnostic insights, and clinical trial matching services.
The organization also provides real-world evidence, research support, and patient recruitment solutions that help healthcare partners improve research, diagnosis, and clinical outcomes through verified patient data.
Revenue supports continued AI development, platform innovation, patient community growth, clinical trial technology, data security, and the expansion of personalized digital healthcare solutions.
My AI Proposal
Throughout the AI & Business Strategy Internship, I worked closely with Healp to understand its business model, goals, current operations, and opportunities for growth. Alongside Dr. Daniel Spar, I learned the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and explored how emerging AI technologies can be strategically applied to address real-world business challenges, including marketing, supply chain, management, logistical planning, and more.
Throughout the week, my team approached Healp as business consultants, analyzing its existing processes, identifying operational vulnerabilities, and evaluating areas where artificial intelligence could create meaningful value. We considered the organization’s specific needs and researched potential AI applications that could improve efficiency, strengthen operations, support customers, and contribute to long-term growth.
Using our research and analysis, my team developed a comprehensive AI business proposal tailored specifically to Healp. Our recommendations outlined practical strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into the organization while considering implementation, potential risks, and legal frameworks. The final proposal, shown alongside this description, represents the culmination of our week-long consulting process and demonstrates how AI can be applied strategically to solve real business challenges.
My AI Proposal Presentation
During the AI & Business Strategy Internship, I worked with Dr. Daniel Spar to learn about the basics of artificial intelligence and the potential business applications it possesses.
Throughout the week, I worked with an organization named Healp to develop AI solutions to support their business growth and operations. I worked with my team to analyze the opportunities for growth as well as their current vulnerabilities.
At the end of the week, I presented my AI proposal to Dr. Spar and the LI Grant Committee, and I received grant money to implement the solution.
Internship Highlights
During my internship, I participated in a series of hands-on labs that allowed me to apply advanced AI tools and techniques to develop solutions aimed at optimizing business strategy, customer service, and cybersecurity.
These labs were designed to replicate real-world scenarios, enabling me to create applicable solutions to complex problems. Through this immersive experience, I fostered proficiencies in programming languages, communication tool creation, customer service segmentation, machine learning, supply chain management, and anomaly detection.
Each session required attention to detail and the effective use of collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability to learn in a fast-paced environment. This invaluable experience allowed me to translate theoretical knowledge into tangible solutions. This experience not only deepened my understanding of artificial intelligence but also reinforced my commitment to pursue this career path.
During my internship, I gained valuable insight into the world of AI consultation through lectures and discussions with Dr. Dan Spar of Deloitte. His expertise provided a comprehensive understanding of the applications of AI across industries to solve complex business challenges.
Dr. Spar outlined the consulting process, emphasizing the identification of client needs to design AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and long-term strategy. We also explored real-world case studies where AI was implemented in operations, marketing, and cybersecurity, illuminating the impact consultation can make on organizational success.
Through these sessions, I not only deepened my knowledge of AI’s practical applications but also learned how consultants bridge the gap between technical capabilities and client goals. This experience strengthened my ability to think critically about technology in a professional context and sparked my interest in pursuing AI-driven problem-solving in future endeavors.
The increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence has led to concerns regarding the harm versus benefits of its applications. We received specific briefings and dedicated research time to outline the ethical and legal considerations for AI’s integration into business development and operations.
Participating in these advanced lectures and in-depth discussions highlighted concerns regarding the cost, human and environmental impacts, and regulatory challenges associated with AI’s integration into business practices.
We also learned that despite these challenges, AI has allowed us to optimize supply chain management, digital market forecasting, talent acquisition, and customer security. Understanding how AI can positively impact a business, and subsequently the people and communities it serves, has fortified my desire to improve AI’s capabilities and applications.
During my internship, I had the opportunity to apply my training in AI consulting by working directly with small business partners in Washington, D.C. Meeting with Healp allowed me to gain a clear understanding of their goals, challenges, and long-term vision, giving me the chance to explore how artificial intelligence could provide meaningful solutions.
Working alongside their leadership, I developed tailored recommendations on how AI tools could streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer engagement. This included analyzing areas where automation could reduce inefficiencies, identifying opportunities for predictive analytics, and suggesting ways to incorporate AI-driven marketing strategies.
Through this hands-on consulting experience, I not only strengthened my ability to assess client needs and translate them into actionable strategies but also learned the importance of aligning AI solutions with each business’s unique context. By applying these skills, I was able to deliver practical recommendations that could support Healp in reaching its goals and preparing for long-term success in an increasingly data-driven economy.