AI Meets Speech Therapy with Josh Eliand and Chirag Kulkarni

In this episode of SLP Full Disclosure, Michelle interviews Josh Eliand and Chirag Kulkarni, the co-founders of Sira, an AI-powered platform built to help speech-language pathologists (SLPs) streamline documentation and enhance patient care.

Josh and Chirag share their unique backgrounds and personal motivations behind creating Sira, while shedding light on the real pain points faced by SLPs in clinical practice. They discuss the pros and cons of utilizing AI in healthcare, the critical importance of HIPAA compliance, and the challenges and limitations of this technology. The episode also outlines the development of the Sira platform, its features, and the user experience. Finally, they explore the potential for AI to extend its impact beyond speech therapy, offering advice and insights for SLPs considering AI-driven solutions.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to AI in Speech Therapy01:58 - Founders' Backgrounds and Personal Connections07:03 - Identifying Pain Points in Speech Therapy11:00 - Building the AI Platform: Initial Steps14:03 - Pros and Cons of AI in Healthcare17:57 - Challenges and Limitations of AI Technology22:01 - HIPAA Compliance in AI Solutions26:06 - Overview of the Sira Platform29:51 - Getting Started with Sira and User Experience34:05 - Expanding Use Cases Beyond Speech Therapy37:57 - Final Thoughts and Advice for SLPs

About Chirag and Josh:Chirag is a co-founder of Syra, an innovative AI platform focused on automating manual tasks within healthcare settings. Leveraging his experience from McKinsey & Company as well as a number of high-growth health-tech startups, Chirag specializes in applying artificial intelligence to streamline healthcare operations and improve patient care. He is passionate about harnessing AI and technology to address real-world challenges in healthcare, particularly in areas such as speech therapy and clinical workflows.

Josh is the co-founder of Syra, an AI-driven automation platform designed for non-technical users. With a background in strategy and operations across private sector industries (Bain & Company) and NGOs (nonprofit Run Your City), Josh is passionate about leveraging technology to simplify complex workflows and relieve administrative burdens.

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