Elad Walach
About Elad Walach
Elad Walach is the CEO of Aidoc, where he has led the company since 2015, driving significant advancements in AI for medical imaging. He has a strong academic background in computer science and has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe and Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40.
Work at Aidoc
Elad Walach serves as the CEO of Aidoc, a position he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, Aidoc has developed an AI Care Platform that includes nine proprietary medical imaging algorithms and six third-party algorithms. The company's products are currently utilized in over 1,000 medical facilities globally. Walach has successfully led Aidoc through four rounds of investment, raising a total of $240 million, which has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in healthcare technology.
Education and Expertise
Elad Walach holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science and Physics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, obtaining his Bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2006. Walach has published multiple academic papers focusing on deep learning, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Background
Before his tenure at Aidoc, Elad Walach worked at the Israeli Air Force (IAF) as a researcher from 2009 to 2011 and later as an AI leader from 2011 to 2014. During his time at the IAF, he initiated and led several teams focused on machine learning and computer vision projects. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in AI and technology, which he has applied in his subsequent roles.
Achievements
Elad Walach has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe in the Science and Healthcare category. He has also been acknowledged as one of Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40, highlighting his contributions to the healthcare technology sector. In addition to his roles at Aidoc, he has been an official member of the Forbes Technology Council since 2017, where he shares insights on business and healthcare transformation through technology.