The 100 Most Influential People in AI - 2025 Edition India

Laina Emmanuel

CEO, Brainsight AI

Laina Emmanuel

Photo — Brainsight AI

Laina Emmanuel is a seasoned healthcare leader and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning healthcare management, policy, consulting, technology, and international development. Holding an MBA in healthcare from the Indian School of Business (ISB), she has leveraged her expertise to advise the government of India and high-impact organisations such as the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Beginning her career as a systems programmer at NetApp and the Offshore Development Centre of Cisco at Infosys, Emmanuel gained deep technical knowledge, building products impacting millions. Transitioning into international development, she worked as an independent consultant on public health and education policy, focusing on sustainable, ethical solutions.

Driven by a passion for systemic change, Emmanuel founded Brainsight AI, a company developing AI and 3D visualisation-based products aimed at improving the diagnosis and prognosis of neuropsychiatric disorders. Her multifaceted background combines technology, policy, and business with a commitment to building impactful, ethically grounded innovations in healthcare.

Emmanuel’s work exemplifies the intersection of cutting-edge technology and meaningful social impact, positioning her as a pioneering figure in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

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