How AI Is Predicting Preterm Births Before They Happen | Robert Bunn, Ultrasound AI

What if doctors could predict pregnancy complications months before they happen? On this episode of The Healthcast, Phil Zappone sits down with Robert Bunn, Founder and CEO of Ultrasound AI, to discuss how a personal family experience led him to develop groundbreaking AI technology that is changing maternal healthcare. After leaving the oil industry, Robert set out to solve one of medicine's most challenging problems: predicting miscarriages and preterm births before they occur. Despite years of skepticism from clinicians, researchers, and investors, his team developed an AI system capable of analyzing routine ultrasound images to predict delivery timing and identify risks long before traditional methods. Now, following FDA De Novo approval, Ultrasound AI is poised to transform pregnancy care, helping clinicians move from reactive treatment to proactive intervention. In this episode, you'll learn: How AI can predict preterm births from ultrasound images The breakthrough discovery that changed everything The FDA approval journey and what it means for healthcare How predictive medicine could reshape patient care The future of AI-powered diagnostics and maternal health Lessons on perseverance, innovation, and building a healthcare startup Whether you're interested in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, or maternal health, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the future of medicine. Chapters 00:17 Introduction to Robert Bunn & Ultrasound AI 00:53 The Personal Story Behind Ultrasound AI 03:37 Building AI to Predict Preterm Births 06:25 The Breakthrough Discovery 07:22 Understanding the AI Experiment 11:51 What Ultrasound AI Actually Analyzes 14:38 FDA De Novo Approval Explained 15:59 Life After FDA Approval 18:26 Perseverance Through Setbacks 19:47 The Mission Behind the Technology 21:00 Scaling a Healthcare AI Company 23:28 Real-World Adoption & Global Expansion 24:39 Beyond Pregnancy: Future Applications of AI 25:51 Growth, Funding & IPO Plans 27:46 The Vision for Predictive Medicine 28:45 Where to Learn More About Ultrasound AI Episode Resources: Website | https://ultrasound.ai LinkedIn |   / robertbunn   Check out what I do helping small businesses here: Website | https://nxaihealth.com/ LinkedIn |   / phil-zappone-647957379   Thank you for watching, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! #Healthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #UltrasoundAI #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation #TheHealthCast #NXAIHealth #FDAApproval