Lee Akay
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Lee Akay is the Managing Partner of Innovation Discovery Center (IDC), where he leads the development and implementation of transformative AI products and services across industries. With extensive domestic and international experience, Lee focuses on rapidly converting innovative concepts into commercially viable solutions through hands-on product development, strategic operations, and effective commercialization. This execution-focused approach has established IDC as a valued partner for organizations seeking to bridge the gap between visionary ideas and market-ready products.
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As IDC's Managing Partner, Lee has recently collaborated on healthcare AI initiatives with leading institutions in China and the United States. These projects have yielded AI platforms that optimize clinical workflows, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and improve patient outcomes through personalized care pathways. Lee oversees the implementation of these solutions, ensuring they address practical challenges while delivering measurable results for healthcare partners.
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Lee also serves as the CEO of Fitgenetix, a precision health and wellness company. Under his guidance, Fitgenetix has developed an integrated AI platform that synthesizes genetics, microbiome, epigenetics, and lifestyle data to deliver personalized health solutions for chronic conditions ranging from diabetes to IBS. The platform was developed in partnership with IDC using IDC's rapid approach to product development, translating scientific knowledge into practical applications.
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Prior to founding IDC, Lee was a senior partner with Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he held regional and national leadership positions. Beyond advisory roles, he led the implementation of technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, pharmaceutical, energy, and telecommunications sectors. His ability to translate business requirements into executable technology strategies established him as a dependable advisor and implementation partner for executive leadership teams.
Lee's background includes founding Computech, a software development firm that pioneered the RAPID™ systems engineering approach. This methodology accelerated software development and deployment.
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Lee also served as a founding board member for the HealthTech Center, a membership based think-tank established to identify and inform member organizations about emerging trends in innovations and technologies, promote the research and evaluation of technology-enabled interventions and service models to transform care. In 2020, Lee was recognized as one of Inc Magazine's 20 Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs Improving Health For All.