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Session A

Winning Adoption: Leveraging AI and Cybersecurity for Competitive Advantage

Presented By: LBMC

The integration of AI and cybersecurity is redefining how businesses operate and innovate. Owners and C-suite executives will explore how to strategically leverage these technologies to gain a competitive edge in the sell-side of M&A and beyond. Experts will share insights on how AI-driven tools are transforming industries like healthcare and manufacturing, streamlining due diligence, and enhancing security. Key considerations and practical strategies for adopting AI and cybersecurity solutions will be highlighted, offering attendees a clearer path to innovation and risk mitigation in an evolving digital landscape.

Moderator:

Matt Cybulsky
Principal
Ionian Consulting

Matt Cybulsky, PhD, offers consulting and business intelligence for Healthcare AI, Data, and Product Innovation. Dr. Cybulsky has extensive experience in digital health, go-to-market strategies, value-based care initiatives, and design. An award-winning author and host of the Digital Healthcare Roundtable podcast, Dr. Cybulsky engages with top minds in healthcare discussing current trends, strategies, and notable events in the digital health space.

Panelists:

Mark Burnette
Shareholder & Chief Growth Officer
LBMC

Mark Burnette is the Chief Growth Officer for LBMC. In his current role, Mark leads and drives revenue growth activities firmwide. Mark served as an award-winning CISO for 2 publicly traded companies, & led LBMC’s cybersecurity practice. Recognized as an IT security expert by Gartner, Mark has repeatedly been featured as a subject matter expert on ABC and CBS television affiliates been published in print media such as CSO, Secure Enterprise, Information Security, and ComputerWorld magazines, and quoted by ABCnews.com. Mark’s engaging style has made him a popular and highly-requested speaker for international conferences and specialty groups around the world. In March 2019, Mark delivered a wildly-popular TED talk titled “The Humanity Behind Cybersecurity Attacks”. Mark’s book, “Risky Business: Cybersecurity Leadership The Right Way” provides practical insights on cybersecurity leadership. Mark has been recognized as one of the cybersecurity industry’s 75 “Pioneers”, having been one of the first enterprise CISOs, and, in so doing, laying the groundwork for today’s CISO role.

Paul Goldman
Founder, CEO
Muserk, LLC

Paul Goldman is the Founder and CEO of Muserk, a Nashville-based music administration platform that ensures global royalty accuracy for music rights holders. A four-time Inc. 5000 honoree, he is also the founder of Blue Matter, Muserk's patented AI technology that powers precise, scalable rights management and royalty collection. With over 30 years in the industry, Paul is dedicated to innovating solutions that meet the evolving needs of music and media.

Chaitanya Hiremath
CEO
Healthpoint Ventures

Chaitanya Hiremath is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling startups from zero to one. With a strong entrepreneurial background, he has founded and led multiple companies, turning innovative ideas into high-growth ventures. His expertise lies in navigating the early-stage startup landscape, driving product-market fit, and building companies that leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

An early adopter of VR content creation, Chaitanya was among the pioneers in developing immersive experiences for Oculus devices. He later founded Scanta, where he led the development of game engine assets for Unity Technologies, contributing to the evolution of interactive 3D game environments.

Beyond gaming and immersive tech, Chaitanya has been a trusted operator for VC and PE firms, helping launch and scale early-stage AI companies. His strategic insights and hands-on experience have made him a key player in shaping the AI startup landscape.

Currently, Chaitanya is the Founder of Healthpoint Ventures, a healthcare-focused venture studio and fund. Healthpoint Ventures is dedicated to transforming the U.S. healthcare system by leveraging AI to drive operational efficiency, with a primary focus on revenue cycle management (RCM) and healthcare operations. His vision is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and real-world healthcare challenges, optimizing financial and administrative workflows for better patient outcomes.

In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Chaitanya was honored as Dealmaker of the Year in 2024 for his leadership in venture-building and strategic investments. He was also named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 25 People in Tech (2019) and was previously honored on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Startup Category. His influence extends to global platforms, having represented startups in the G20 Summit as a Senator for U.S. startups. He has also been featured on Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown, SharkTank Showcase™, and was named a 'Youth Icon' by Fame Magazine in 2019.

Chaitanya is driven by a passion for identifying emerging technological trends and transforming them into practical, high-impact solutions. His career is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation, strategic transformation, and meaningful impact, shaping industries and redefining how technologies create value in the real world.

 

Conference Location

6201 Hickory Valley Road
Nashville, TN 37205
Tel: (615) 352-6591