Maulik P. Purohit, MD, MPH
Harvard-Trained Neuroscientist • Physician Executive • Digital Health & AI Innovator • Leadership Strategist • Executive Coach
Dr. Maulik P. Purohit is a Harvard-educated physician-scientist, C-suite healthcare executive, and globally recognized speaker who bridges neuroscience, leadership, culture, and emerging technology to help organizations think sharper, lead stronger, and innovate faster. With formal training spanning brain injury medicine, clinical informatics, and public health — including advanced neuroscience education at Harvard — Dr. Purohit brings uncommon depth to conversations at the intersection of human behavior and digital transformation.
His career spans elite performance environments and executive boardrooms alike. He has served as Chief of Research within the U.S. Department of Defense, contributing to national initiatives in brain health, resilience, and performance optimization at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), where his work received recognition from the White House. He has advised Special Operations leadership, worked with professional athletes on cognitive performance and mental resilience, and coached C-suite executives and Silicon Valley innovators on decision-making, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture.
Currently, Dr. Purohit leads digital and AI-driven innovation efforts in healthcare, guiding the development of intelligent platforms that integrate data science, behavioral design, and clinical insight. His work focuses on transforming complexity into clarity — using technology not to replace human judgment, but to amplify it.
What distinguishes Dr. Purohit as a speaker is his ability to translate advanced science and emerging technology into memorable, practical frameworks that audiences can immediately apply. He connects the dots between how the brain works, how teams function, how culture is shaped, and how AI and digital systems can be leveraged responsibly to unlock performance and purpose.
Signature Speaking Topics
The Neuroscience of Leadership – How cognitive bias, stress physiology, and neural pathways influence executive judgment, influence, and resilience — and how leaders can intentionally “rewire” habits for clarity and effectiveness.
Building High-Performance Teams – The brain science behind trust, psychological safety, and collaboration. Practical tools to strengthen communication, alignment, and accountability across teams.
Culture by Design, Not Default – How leadership behavior, emotional intelligence, and decision architecture shape organizational culture — and how to create environments where people thrive.
Digital Transformation & AI with a Human Lens – Making sense of AI, automation, and data analytics without losing the human element. Frameworks for ethical adoption, strategic implementation, and innovation readiness.
Neuroscience-Driven Marketing & Influence – Understanding attention, memory, emotion, and decision triggers that shape customer behavior, brand loyalty, and persuasive communication.
Resilience, Performance & Mental Agility – Insights drawn from work with professional athletes, executive leaders, and Special Operations communities — applied to everyday leadership and organizational growth.
Why Organizations Book Dr. Purohit
- Boardroom Credibility + Stage Presence – Equally effective with executives, educators, clinicians, and entrepreneurs
- Science Meets Strategy – Evidence-based insights translated into actionable tools
- Cross-Industry Perspective – Healthcare, technology, defense, athletics, and corporate leadership
- Future-Focused – Practical guidance on AI, digital change, and innovation culture
- Engaging & Relatable Delivery – Storytelling, real-world case studies, and interactive reflection moments
