Building AI that works for real healthcare
At Akili AI, we build POPIA-compliant clinical intelligence tools that support South African healthcare professionals in documentation, scheduling and patient management.
Founded by professionals with experience in pathology, patient care, and data science, our mission is to bridge the gap between technology and compassionate care. We design human-centred systems that simplify clinical workflows, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure critical patient information remains securely connected.
The name Akili means intelligence and is inspired by the wisdom and memory of elephants. This reflects our belief that healthcare should combine knowledge with empathy and precision. Our platform brings together advanced AI-driven documentation, patient engagement, and data insight tools to form a connected ecosystem for modern healthcare.
From hospitals and clinics to research organisations, Akili AI helps professionals work more efficiently, make better-informed decisions, and deliver high quality care. We are building the future of intelligent, connected, and human-centred healthcare, one consultation at a time.
Meet the team behind Akili AI
Founder & CEO
Charles Faul
Builds AI systems that augment healthcare professionals, drawing on over a decade of experience across molecular diagnostics, machine learning and public health innovation in Africa, including founding South Africa's first private BGI-powered sequencing facility.
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Founder & COO
Lucas Lotter
Leads operations and growth at Akili AI with over nine years of experience spanning diagnostics, lab management and entrepreneurship, including co-founding Akili Labs and leading a public-private partnership to modernise Zambia's Maina Soko Medical Centre laboratory.
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Chief medical officer
Dr Vengal Medapati
Leads clinical strategy and medical governance at Akili AI as a double board-certified Plastic Surgery Consultant with over a decade of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, microsurgical techniques and patient-centred care.
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