Overview
[Webinar] JDI Reality Check: Scaling Healthcare Systems to Asia
JDI Reality Check is an exclusive webinar series by JDI Group, created as a platform where forward-thinking leaders share their hard-earned lessons from the journey of building, innovating, and growing their businesses.
In this session, healthtech founders will come together to reveal what happens after pilots succeed—from building trusted solutions that fit local legacy infrastructure and regulatory realities to scaling effectively with limited resources.
This is a must-attend webinar for those planning a strategic expansion into Asia’s healthtech market. Participants will engage directly with experienced stakeholders to discuss real deployment challenges—where healthcare AI doesn’t fail on accuracy, but change management, slow procurement, regulatory friction, and systems that simply don’t talk to each other.
Together, let’s learn how to build not just a product, but a sustainable ecosystem—and a team that can thrive in Asia’s diverse healthcare landscape.
Webinar Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM: Opening Remarks
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM: Speaker Introduction
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Expert Panel Discussion
10:00 AM - 10: 20 AM: Live Q&A with Speakers
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM: Closing Remarks
Webinar Discussion Topics
1. Doing Business in the US vs Asia: What Founders Must Unlearn
Key differences in healthcare procurement, regulation, and buyer behaviour
Why go-to-market strategies that work in the US often fail in Asia
What founders should localise early — and what they shouldn’t
2. From Pilot to Production: Why Scaling Is Harder Than Building
Common pitfalls when moving from proof-of-concept to system-wide deployment
Operational, technical, and organisational blockers that founders underestimate
What readiness actually looks like before scaling
3. Navigating Licensing and Regulatory Requirements Across Markets
How to approach fragmented licensing and accreditation regimes
When to engage regulators, hospitals, and local partners
Practical strategies to avoid regulatory paralysis
4. Rolling Out AI in Healthcare — Responsibly and Realistically
Where AI delivers real value today (and where it doesn’t)
Managing data governance, bias, explainability, and clinician trust
Balancing innovation speed with patient safety and accountability
Schedule
Date: 26 Feb 2026, Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: Online
Speakers
Moderator's Profile:
Dr. Azhar Ahmad, Careerlogist, Azhar Ahmad Academy
Dr. Azhar Ahmad is a medical doctor, career strategist, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Azhar Ahmad Academy in Kuala Lumpur, where he combines frontline clinical experience with leadership coaching to help professionals and organisations navigate complex healthcare and corporate environments. With a practical, people-centred approach, he offers strategic insights on scaling healthcare systems — bridging talent, operations, and clinical realities to help teams move from pilot programs to trusted, system-ready implementations across Asia.
Speaker's Profile:
Kenneth Lou, Co-Founder & CEO, Mito Health
Mr. Kenneth Lou is a co-founder of Mito Health, a preventative health startup focused on redefining diagnostics and personalised care through data-driven insights. With experience building scalable health solutions, Mr. Kenneth brings a perspective on how preventative care and technology intersect in real-world settings, especially when moving from early concepts to sustainable operations across diverse healthcare systems.
Speaker's Profile:
Lindsay Davis, Founder, FemTech Association Asia
Ms. Lindsay Davis is the founder of FemTech Association Asia, the region’s leading advisory and industry network dedicated to advancing women’s health through technology. She has been featured in reputable media outlets and received multiple awards for leadership in technology, innovation, and women’s health. Commissioned by the UN ESCAP, Ms. Lindsay is a thought leader and researcher on femtech in Asia. She is also sitting on the Advisory Board of Women in Global Health (Singapore) and Ovy Health (Indonesia).
Speaker's Profile:
Kevin Ben Laurence, Founder & CEO, SingMed Clinic
Mr. Kevin Ben Laurence is a healthcare innovator at SingMed Clinic, where he leads the modernisation of clinical workflows and operations in Indonesia. He brings experience from frontline care delivery and large-scale healthcare investment, having managed approximately USD 6 billion in healthcare-related assets across the Asia Pacific at a Fortune Global 500 company. He also advises emerging health ventures, supporting founders in translating innovation into practical, scalable solutions.
