About Dr. Mahek Shah

Mahek advises, speaks, and invests at the center of healthcare, AI, and technology. He's Associate Faculty at Brigham Health x Harvard School of Public Health Ariadne Labs, founded by Dr. Atul Gawande. He heads a boutique consulting and investment firm, WTM Global, solving problems in the AI and Value Based Care space for clients. He is a Harvard University and Cornell University alumna. With my HKS degree, I now sit at the crossroads of health, tech, AI, and policy.

Born and raised in Texas, Mahek grew up immersed in technology culture and a household full of problem solvers. His fortunate early access to AOL and dial-up internet meant he was very active during Web 1.0 and the emergence of social media in Web 2.0. He is witnessing the same rush of innovation, activity, and opportunity in today's Web 3.0. Dr. Shah brings this professional and personal experience to the table as he thinks, writes, and speaks about what’s next for healthcare, policy, AI, and technology.

Mahek is deeply passionate about supporting patients and providers alike, and through his work, enables companies, governments, startups, founders, and leaders in the space.

Shah has spent his career working with healthcare's big players, best in the world of business: Harvard Business School's Michael Porter; Bob Kaplan who invented The Balanced Scorecard and Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing.

Dr. Shah has co-authored several Harvard Business School case studies. He has advised Google. He has worked with the best healthcare companies including Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers, Novartis, as well as the world's best health systems including Mayo Clinic, Mass General Brigham (MGB), Kaiser Permanente (KP), Cleveland Clinic, Boston Children's; public health sector including the US Department of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Administration; and NGOs Partners in Health, GAVI, The Global Fund, etc.

Before becoming a physician, Shah was a Wall Street Investment Banker. At Citigroup, Mahek honed his analytical and relationship management skills and the ability to convey key insights to make data-driven recommendations for clients. He was fortunate enough to at age of 24 present to the CEO.

From Wall Street to Care Street

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Breath and depth of clients and partners over the years*

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Bhrunil Patel
Engagys
Slalom Consulting

Dr. Mahek Shah is an exceptional healthcare strategist and transformationist focused on digital health, GenAI, population health, and more – strengthened by his profound clinical and business expertise. I had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Shah on several healthcare use cases and thought capital POVs, and his passion for advancing the field is truly inspiring, where he consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of how technology can be harnessed to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Dr. Shah has a remarkable ability to conceptualize and implement cutting-edge AI solutions that have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare. Furthermore, he actively seeks opportunities to address healthcare disparities and promote wellness on a broader scale. His research and initiatives have already had a positive impact on the health of communities, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make significant contributions in this area. I am excited to see the continued impact he will undoubtedly make in the years to come

Dr. Steve Goudy, MD, MBA | Otolaryngologist
Vice-Chairman at Emory University School of Medicine

Mahek and I have known each other for the last 10 years, and during that time we have discussed how healthcare processes can be improved through the use of business-based principles (Time-dependent activity based costing as an example). Mahek's ability to unlock this value for organizations (both academic and private hospitals) has made real impact in value-based care. I am impressed how Mahek is able to change cultures within these large organizations to derive value AND improve employee satisfaction.

Satisfied clients and strategic partners

TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Joe Kimura
Chief Medical Officer, Somatus
ex Chief Medical Officer, Atrius Health
Harvard Faculty

Having worked with and alongside Mahek at two different conferences, I know he is a seasoned and knowledgeable speaker on healthcare policy and care delivery innovation.

Mike Kolodkin
Senior Corporate Account Director
Roche Diagnostics

Dr. Shah delivered an excellent presentation and panel at the Value Based Population Health symposium in Dallas, Texas. Common sense, simple, and humble approach.

Very succinct message:
1) Is the data meaningful?
2) Can I, as CEO, communicate value to stakeholders?
3) Can my organization make the data actionable?

Conversion to value occurs when you are able to channel data, invest in human capital, and guide by philosophy of change.

I would highly recommend Dr. Mahek Shah to speak, consult and collaborate with any organization.

Jason Wise
Serial Entrepreneur, Revenue Operations, and GTM Leader

Mahek has proven himself as a strategic leader and innovator within the healthcare industry. He possesses expert practical knowledge of medicine and a vision for the future that extends far beyond the current capabilities and technologies present in existing systems. His ability to predict the future direction of large companies is uncanny.

In every conversation we've had, I've always been impressed with his ability to simplify complexity using data, analysis, and research from his work.

Mahek is very articulate presenting in informal and formal settings to audiences of any size.

If I was building a medical technology company today, he'd be #1 on my list for a leadership or advisory role.

I'd gladly welcome the chance to work with Mahek in any capacity because he's a great person with many talents.

Avinesh Bhar, MD MBA
Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist
Founder and CEO, Sliiip

Mahek is a health care leader and innovator. His work with Michael Porter & Bob Kaplan at HBS has molded him into an emerging thought leader in the era of value-based healthcare. I have had the honor to know him for over 9 years. I consider him a vital part of my external brain, with frequent chats to debate the biggest problems facing health care today and tomorrow. His ability to bridge the world of management and healthcare makes him a rare breed in the world of medicine. He is an asset to anyone and any organization. His perspectives are deeply rooted in his knowledge and understanding to see and implement change in an industry that desperately needs it. I cannot wait to collaborate on future endeavors.

Marika Murto
Associate VP, US Commercial Lead
Amgen

We were very privileged to have Mahek as the Moderator in our Seminar on Outcome Based Healthcare at Amgen Cambridge. The seminar was part of the Boston Trade Mission, organized by the Dutch Government. Seminar participants were experts across the health care sector, including biotech and pharma companies. Mahek was instrumental in making the seminar a success. He was extremely well appreciated moderator, who was guiding the discussion and engaging the speakers and the audience throughout the seminar. I was truly impressed on Mahek's extensive VBC expertise and can highly recommend Mahek as a speaker or moderator for VBHC events.

Njide Okonjo-Udochi, MD, MBA, MS
CEO and President
Summit Medical Group

During my entire two years at Cornell's Johnson School of Management, Mahek demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the business of medicine especially value based care and contracting
He brought thought leaders in health policy and business to enrich the lectures we had and helped stimulate discussions that led to the development of creative and innovative ideas about re-engineering health care
He is experienced in Digital Health and Telemedicine and created Covidata, an important tool used in the management of COVID at the height of the pandemic.
I recommend him highly.

Andy Stunk, MBA
Google and Verily (Google Life Sciences)

Mahek and I have known each other for the last 10 years. Working with Dr. Shah during the development of Google Health’s Care Studio was a transformative experience. I sought out Mahek for his unparalleled expertise in value-based care, honed through years of leadership in high-profile academic medical centers and strategic consulting. His deep understanding of clinical workflows and patient-centered care brought invaluable clarity to our product management and engineering teams.

Mahek's ability to articulate the challenges clinicians face—such as physician burnout—helped shape Google Care Studio’s design, ensuring it delivered maximum value. His firsthand experience and strategic insights were instrumental in developing an AI-driven interface that synthesized patient records across care settings, reduced redundant tests, and ultimately cut unnecessary costs. Beyond product features, Mahek’s influence extended to prioritizing outcomes that mattered most: alleviating physician workload and enhancing patient care.

As a panelist speaker for our Google Health executive leadership team, Mahek offered visionary perspectives, blending his expertise in innovation, AI, and healthcare transformation. His thought leadership challenged us to think bigger while staying grounded in delivering measurable impact. In fact, many commented that his panel was their favorite.

A Harvard Fellow, seasoned clinician, and global healthcare strategist, Mahek epitomizes leadership and innovation. His contributions to Care Studio and Google Health leave a legacy of meaningful change, and I strongly endorse Mahek to any team seeking transformative impact, strategic advice, and insights. I urge you to reach out to him to see how he can add value to your organization’s growth and goals., and during that time we have discussed how healthcare processes can be improved through the use of business-based principles (Time-dependent activity based costing as an example). Mahek's ability to unlock this value for organizations (both academic and private hospitals) has made real impact in value-based care. I am impressed how Mahek is able to change cultures within these large organizations to derive value AND improve employee satisfaction.

Steven Cutbirth, MBA, MSHCT
Former Healthtech Exec

I am a huge fan of Mahek! I had the pleasure of meeting him at an event in Boston and have followed him ever since. I've thoroughly enjoyed following his work and learning from him as he shares insights into how we can transform our thoroughly flawed healthcare system in the US. If you get the chance to work with Mahek, don't pass it up!

He's someone who has executive presence.
I couldn't recommend him more highly!

Saul Marquez
Ex-Medtronic Executive
CEO of Outcomes Rocket

Mahek is a talented thought leader in healthcare. His work and insights are relevant and always timely. For example, his COVID data site has been a great asset to our global team. I always know he’s going to deliver high quality insights that make a positive difference in healthcare.