Gary / Thomas / Michael
Date: 2026-03-06 Attendees: gary@prostasiahealth.com, michael@daisyai.ai, thomas@daisyai.ai Classification: other Source: Daisy Recorder (auto-processed)
Meeting Summary
This was a progress update meeting between DaisyAI founders Thomas and Michael with advisor Gary, discussing their pivot toward embedded consulting services in healthcare AI rather than traditional SaaS. The team is moving forward with a contracted engagement with Premier Blue Cross for utilization management work, positioning themselves for potential acqui-hire opportunities while building domain expertise.
Key Points
- AI Music Generation Discussion: Michael and Thomas discussed experimenting with AI music generation tools like Suno, debating the philosophical implications of AI-generated vs. human-created art
- Premier Blue Cross Opportunity: DaisyAI has a verbal agreement for a 3-6 month forward-deployed engineering project ($25k/month) focusing on appeals and auto-approval systems for utilization management
- Strategic Pivot: Moving away from traditional SaaS toward embedded consulting services due to lengthy healthcare sales cycles and customer preference for custom-built solutions over vendor purchases
- Acqui-hire Positioning: Both founders see the consulting approach as positioning them for potential acqui-hire opportunities with healthcare private equity companies or service organizations
- Technical Skill Building: Continued focus on building AI/ML capabilities and staying current with latest tools and techniques
- Market Validation: Conference attendance at VIVE provided confirmation that no players are significantly ahead in healthcare AI implementation
Decisions
- Proceed with Premier Blue Cross contracting engagement as 1099 consultants rather than pursuing traditional software licensing
- Focus on building domain expertise and relationships through hands-on project work
- Develop thought leadership content and branding around their embedded consulting approach
Action Items
| Task | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Complete contracting process with Premier Blue Cross | Thomas | In Progress |
| Write blog post about their healthcare AI consulting approach | Thomas | Planned for weekend |
| Coordinate with Ford on guest lecture integration (April 21st) | Gary | To Do |
| Explore branding and content strategy development | Thomas/Michael | To Do |
Follow-Ups
- Gary to discuss integrating DaisyAI founders into Ford's upcoming lecture to students
- Development of provocative thought leadership content to establish market positioning
- Monitoring progress and ROI from Premier Blue Cross engagement to use as case study for future opportunities
- Continued relationship building with healthcare private equity firms and service organizations