The team and the mission behind Powerful Medical
The Powerful Medical team

Leading the AI revolution in cardiovascular care

Reducing the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases using AI

Powerful Medical leads one of the most important shifts in modern medicine by augmenting human-made clinical decisions with artificial intelligence. Our primary focus is on cardiovascular diseases, the world’s leading cause of death. Our vision is to transform the journey of cardiac patients, ensuring that every medical decision is data-driven.

Leveraging Big Data, Machine Learning, and innovative methods, we aim to provide physicians with the necessary tools they need for precise diagnoses and tailored patient care.

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Reducing the number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases using AI.

By harnessing the power of Big Data, Machine Learning, and other advanced methodologies, we aim to equip each physician with the necessary tools to ensure patients receive the most accurate diagnosis and personalized care.

Our vision is to transform the cardiac patient pathway, ensuring that every medical decision is informed by data. Our goal is for every diagnosis to be precise and every treatment tailored to the individual.

Powerful Medical, backed by 28 leading cardiologists and steered by our prestigious Scientific Board, merges decades of expertise in patient care, clinical research, and medical devices. Our research is effectively translated into market-ready solutions, thanks to our diverse team of over 50 experts, including physicians, data scientists, AI pioneers, software engineers, regulatory specialists, and commercial strategists.

Different minds driven by the same vision

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Our Leadership Team

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Martin Herman

Co-founder and CEO

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Martin Herman

Relentless innovator with strong business acumen and a software engineer at heart. Previously founded several companies, including a US-based startup. His tireless work ethic and attention to detail have earned him multiple awards, such as Forbes 30 Under 30.

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Dr. Robert Herman

Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

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Dr. Robert Herman

Robert Herman serves as a key figure on the Research, Digital and Innovation Committee Member for the European Society of Cardiology. His unique profile as a physician-scientist is enriched with a robust technological background, complemented by an in-depth grasp of AI and machine learning. As an essential link between medical experts and AI researchers, he plays a pivotal role in crafting life-saving technologies.

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Felix Bauer

Co-founder and COO

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Felix Bauer

Previously collaborating on a Hyperloop project with SpaceX, and roles in consulting and other startups, Felix is a foundational member of our organization, spearheading compliance, certification, and market expansion initiatives. His expertise has been instrumental in establishing many of our core processes and structures, ensuring that the company remains well-organized and strategically aligned.

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Viktor Jurasek

Co-founder and CPO

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Viktor Jurasek

With a decade-long track record in product and digital design, Viktor has been instrumental in the birth of several platforms within the healthcare and software sectors. His profound insights into user experience (UX) and product strategy significantly elevate every project he engages with. At Powerful Medical, he has been leading the development of exceptional products right from day one.

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Simon Rovder, CTO, Powerful Medical

Simon Rovder

Co-founder and CTO

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Simon Rovder

Starting his career at Microsoft, Simon is an experienced software engineer and systems architect, reinforced by a track record in executive roles. His leadership steers the company towards the most optimal technical direction, having established the tech department from scratch. He coordinates among the tech teams and diligently ensures adherence to medical standards, playing a pivotal role in aligning our technology with industry benchmarks.

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Gabriela Rovder Sklencarova

Head of Infrastructure

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Gabriela Rovder Sklencarova

Gabriela is an expert in crafting scalable, secure, and robust distributed systems within cloud environments. Her prior role as a senior software engineer at Google involved developing core libraries that enhanced the resilience of Google’s services against billions of requests. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge.

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Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova

Head of Content

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Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova

Dr. Hana Hybasek Dzurikova, MRCVS, PGCert MEd is a medical educator driving innovation and change in health professions education through technology-enhanced learning.

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Michal Martonak

Head of Data and Clinical Partnerships

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Michal Martonak

Michal is a data scientist leading all our data-driven initiatives. His role involves the crucial acquisition of new datasets, vital for the training, evaluation, and benchmarking of our certified AI models. Beyond this, Michal plays a pivotal role in initiating strategic partnerships with clinical institutions and leads the seamless integration of our technology to enhance and optimise their workstreams.

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Adam Rafajdus

Adam Rafajdus

Head of AI

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Adam Rafajdus

With over six years of industry experience, Adam has developed strong expertise in deep learning and advanced system deployment. As he advanced from MLOps Engineer to Head of AI at Powerful Medical, his broad experience has given him the perfect mix of expertise, agility, precision, and a can-do attitude so valued in modern startup environments.

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Matus Horvath

Head of People

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Matus Horvath

Matus is a human resources expert, previously leading the People Team at Slido, a SaaS startup later successfully acquired by CISCO. In his role as Head of People at Powerful Medical, he plays a key role in shaping the hiring strategy and cultivating a vibrant company culture. Furthermore, he addresses the critical challenge of fostering a safe, but at the same time dynamic environment where both teams and individuals can thrive.

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Dr. Timea Kisova

Clinical Research Lead

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Dr. Timea Kisova

Timea is a physician specializing in cardiovascular OMI AI-related research, in charge of the global external validation studies as a Clinical Research Lead at Powerful Medical. With a background in biomedical sciences and a medical degree from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, she strives to merge cutting-edge medical technologies with practical clinical applications.

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The medical experts behind Powerful Medical
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Scientific Board

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Prof. Dr. Robert 
Hatala, PhD

Co-founder and Chief Scientist

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Prof. Dr. Robert 
Hatala, PhD

Prof. Dr. Hatala is the Head of the Arrhythmia department at the esteemed National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. His significant medical contributions are evident through a substantial body of work comprising over 150 publications. He plays an integral role as a contributor to the clinical practice guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology.

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Dr. Leor Perl

Chairman of the Scientific Board

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Dr. Leor Perl

Dr. Perl serves as the Director of Complex Cardiac Interventions and holds the role of Chief Innovation Officer at the Rabin Medical Center in Israel. Graduated from the renowned Stanford Biodesign Program, he has been a driving force behind multiple healthcare innovation projects that have had a profound and positive impact on the healthcare system, pushing the boundaries of medical advancement.

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Dr. Jozef Bartunek, PhD

VP Clinical Strategy

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Dr. Jozef Bartunek, PhD

As an interventional cardiologist and Co-director of the Cardiovascular Center in Aalst, Dr. Bartunek is a leading figure in the field of heart failure and catheter-based treatment procedures for heart diseases. His extensive body of work includes over 200 published research papers, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing knowledge in the areas of heart failure and structural heart conditions.

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Dr. Tom De Potter

Member of the Scientific Board

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Dr. Tom De Potter

Dr. Tom De Potter is a renowned cardiologist specialising in pacemaker device therapy and electrophysiology. With a focus on refining his expertise at Hartcentrum OLV Aalst, Belgium, Dr. De Potter made significant contributions to advancements in these fields. His unwavering dedication and patient-centred approach have established him as an influential figure in cardiology worldwide.

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Dr. Ward Heggermont

Member of the Scientific Board

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Dr. Ward Heggermont

Dr. Ward Heggermont is the Co-director of the Aalst Hospital Cardiovascular Center and an esteemed cardiologist with a particular focus on the diverse aspects of heart failure. During his career, he also developed an interest in where he developed an interest n the overlapping scientific fields of cardiology, virology and metabolism. He continues his scientific research at the OLV Aalst Heart Center and at CARIM, focusing on epigenetics and biomarker research.

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Dr. Martin Penicka, PhD

Member of the Scientific Board

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Dr. Martin Penicka, PhD

Dr. Martin Penicka is an acclaimed cardiologist specialising in non-invasive imaging, valvular disease, and corfals. He possesses a PhD Doctorate in Medical Sciences and holds esteemed certifications as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and a Fellow of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (FEACVI), showcasing his extensive expertise in the field. Dr. Penicka has been an integral Heart Center OLV Aalst member since 2009.

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Partnership with the Cardiovascular Research Center Aalst

We joined forces with Cardiovascular Research Center Aalst, a world-renowned authority in cardiology. The alliance blends Powerful Medical state-of-the-art technology with the globally acclaimed clinical expertise of the Heart Center Aalst, aspiring to unlock new dimensions in cardiac care and improve patient outcomes.

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