Rashmi Rao is a dynamic technology and healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across industries, including healthcare, automotive, and consumer technology. She has led transformative initiatives in artificial intelligence, regulatory compliance, and product innovation, earning 40+ patents and accolades such as Top 100 HealthTech Women Leader (2024) and induction into the Women in Technology Hall of Fame (2018).
At Philips Healthcare, Rashmi spearheaded AI-powered consumer health solutions and secured a $500M insurance contract through compliance leadership (ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC2). She led the development of offline AI models for Philips Sonicare, integrated with Apple HealthKit, which generated $150M+ in annual revenue. Her expertise spans global cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory certifications, and advanced product development, impacting health outcomes and driving business success.
As the Founder of rcubed | ventures, Rashmi invests in startups focused on value-based care, remote monitoring, and sustainability, leveraging her healthcare and M&A expertise. She also leads HLWF℠ Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to breaking silos in healthcare, health tech, and life sciences to tackle systemic health inequities.
A recognized thought leader, Rashmi serves on the board of the World Affairs Council and the University of Washington’s Engineering Innovation in Health (EIH) program, lending her expertise at the intersections of social innovation, public health, and public policy.
Rashmi is a sought-after speaker and board member with a proven ability to scale innovation, secure compliance, and create lasting global impact. She resides in Sammamish, WA, with her spouse and two sons.
