AI in Action E566: Building the Future of Healthcare Data with Datavant’s Josh Builder
AI in Action, Podcast | August 31 2026 | Mark Kelly
Welcome to episode 566 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.
Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.
Today’s guest is Josh Builder, Chief Technology Officer at Datavant(opens in new tab). Founded in 2017, Datavant is a healthcare data collaboration platform that makes health data secure, accessible and actionable. Its technology connects fragmented health data, enabling compliant information exchange across providers, payers, life sciences companies and government agencies. This unified network supports faster insights, better decision-making and new AI-driven healthcare applications
Josh is a senior technology and product leader who solves complex business challenges through advanced technology and data. He has worked alongside founders and CEOs to turn ambitious ideas into scalable solutions, drive growth and navigate significant change. Combining strategic vision with deep technical and operational expertise, Josh translates complex concepts into practical outcomes and builds diverse, high-performing teams that promote innovation and operational excellence.
In the episode, Josh talks about:
Driving technology-driven transformations across music, fashion, fitness and healthcare
Why technology should enhance human experiences, not replace them
Helping Rent the Runway evolve from event rentals to everyday workwear subscriptions
Using technology to securely connect fragmented healthcare data for better patient care
His focus on AI governance, developer autonomy and evaluation-driven engineering at Datavant
How AI reshapes engineering teams around evolving business needs
How AI will transform engineering, but experience, mentorship and fundamentals remain critical
Plans to scale the AI-native engineering teams in Galway, Ireland
How Datavant connects, secures and unlocks healthcare data insights
To find out more about all the great work happening at Datavant, check out the website www.datavant.com(opens in new tab) and follow them on LinkedIn(opens in new tab) and X @DatavantHQ(opens in new tab). You can also connect with Josh directly on LinkedIn(opens in new tab).
If you’re interested in exploring our latest Data Science & ML jobs, check out our live vacancies or upload your resume today to keep up to date with all the latest opportunities.
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Welcome to episode 566 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.
Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.
Today’s guest is Josh Builder, Chief Technology Officer at Datavant(opens in new tab). Founded in 2017, Datavant is a healthcare data collaboration platform that makes health data secure, accessible and actionable. Its technology connects fragmented health data, enabling compliant information exchange across providers, payers, life sciences companies and government agencies. This unified network supports faster insights, better decision-making and new AI-driven healthcare applications
Josh is a senior technology and product leader who solves complex business challenges through advanced technology and data. He has worked alongside founders and CEOs to turn ambitious ideas into scalable solutions, drive growth and navigate significant change. Combining strategic vision with deep technical and operational expertise, Josh translates complex concepts into practical outcomes and builds diverse, high-performing teams that promote innovation and operational excellence.
In the episode, Josh talks about:
Driving technology-driven transformations across music, fashion, fitness and healthcare
Why technology should enhance human experiences, not replace them
Helping Rent the Runway evolve from event rentals to everyday workwear subscriptions
Using technology to securely connect fragmented healthcare data for better patient care
His focus on AI governance, developer autonomy and evaluation-driven engineering at Datavant
How AI reshapes engineering teams around evolving business needs
How AI will transform engineering, but experience, mentorship and fundamentals remain critical
Plans to scale the AI-native engineering teams in Galway, Ireland
How Datavant connects, secures and unlocks healthcare data insights
To find out more about all the great work happening at Datavant, check out the website www.datavant.com(opens in new tab) and follow them on LinkedIn(opens in new tab) and X @DatavantHQ(opens in new tab). You can also connect with Josh directly on LinkedIn(opens in new tab).
If you’re interested in exploring our latest Data Science & ML jobs, check out our live vacancies or upload your resume today to keep up to date with all the latest opportunities.
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