Braden van Bred

Braden van Breda is the Co-Founder of AI Diagnostics, a Cape Town–based healthtech startup pioneering AI-powered stethoscopes for tuberculosis detection. With a background in cardiovascular implants and a passion for expanding healthcare access, he launched AI Diagnostics to empower frontline health workers with innovative tools that close diagnostic gaps in underserved communities. Braden has represented the company at global platforms including the UN’s AI for Good Summit and AfriLabs Innovate4Good, showcasing how AI can transform public health. His leadership reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for social impact, building scalable solutions that redefine early disease detection.