Dr. Bernardo Perez-Villa, Senior Innovations Engagement Partner at the Cleveland Clinic, shares grounded insights into the true drivers of successful innovation in healthcare. Drawing on his global background in biodesign and commercialization, he discusses the real-world challenges of bringing AI technologies from concept to clinic. From assessing unmet clinical needs to understanding payer dynamics and regulatory bottlenecks, Perez-Villa emphasizes frameworks that distinguish viable solutions from hype. Hosted by Dr. Sanjay Juneja, this conversation unpacks the realities of product-market fit, digital health business models, and how to responsibly scale innovation without compromising on patient safety or financial sustainability.