About BrainHi
AI with purpose, born from the hurricane.
A story about healthcare access, engineering, and the belief that technology should reach everyone.
The origin
Born in the eye of a hurricane
BrainHi was born out of necessity. When Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico, it left behind a fragile healthcare system with the highest rate of medically disenfranchised patients in the U.S., fewer providers, limited access, and growing emigration. Out of this crisis came a vision: to use AI to close gaps in care and expand access for every patient, everywhere.
From crisis came an idea: use AI so no patient is ever left unanswered.
The impact so far
Numbers that tell a story.
of Puerto Rico's population served each year
patient interactions automated
availability for every call and message
years building responsible AI for healthcare
The founders
Two engineers, one mission.
Emmanuel Oquendo
CEO & Co-Founder
Israel Figueroa
CTO & Co-Founder
BrainHi was co-founded by Emmanuel and Israel, who first met while studying engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. United by their passion for artificial intelligence, they've spent nearly a decade building AI solutions that impact millions of lives each year, and are now transforming how healthcare connects with patients.
Recognition
A story the world is following.
From Forbes to The New York Times, here's how the press is telling our story.
Emmanuel Oquendo, founder of AI administration startup BrainHi
BrainHi joins the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)
Bravo Family Foundation Announces Inaugural Bravo Venture Fellows
Forbes 30 Under 30: BrainHi
Puerto Rico's Economy Is in Crisis. These Entrepreneurs Remain.
BrainHi hace historia al entrar en Y Combinator