About us

The team behind Adalyon

Our team combines expertise in AI engineering, clinical research operations, and behavioural science. We've spent years developing speech analysis algorithms and behavioural analytics—we understand both the technical challenges of extracting reliable biomarkers and the regulatory requirements of bringing digital endpoints to market.

Ulrik Tirsted Zeuthen
Ulrik Tirsted Zeuthen
CEO

Ulrik previously worked as Director of Global Data and AI at Novo Nordisk, where he led initiatives across clinical use cases and trial design. With a background in finance, data analytics, and mathematics, he brings deep expertise in translating complex data into actionable clinical insights.

Dr. Katarina Cantell
Dr. Katarina Cantell
Founder & CSO

Katarina has over 20 years of experience spanning digital and IT services, healthcare, and HRM/wearables. Her academic background in behavioural science and information systems positions her at the intersection of technology and human behaviour, driving Adalyon's scientific approach to speech-based biomarkers.

Riko Nyberg
Riko Nyberg
Chief Technology Officer

Riko previously worked at Apple on Siri speech solutions and conducted behavioural analytics research at Stanford University. As a tech lead with emphasis on back-end architecture and AI/ML & NLP, he architects the technical foundation that powers Adalyon's speech analysis platform.

Herman Smith
Herman Smith
Chief Architect

Herman is an enterprise-grade architect and senior team lead who masters the full solution stack at Adalyon. With previous experience in fintech and behavioural analytics, he ensures the platform meets the rigorous security, scalability, and reliability standards required for pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Ilze Dreyer
Ilze Dreyer
Product Lead

Heikki Tarkkila
Heikki Tarkkila
Advisor, MD, ex-McKinsey

Heikki brings extensive experience from his roles as an Associate Partner at McKinsey focusing on Life Sciences & Healthcare, a digital health entrepreneur, and clinical work. He has vast experience in leading projects in clinical trial design, investments, and strategy for pharma and biotech clients.

Dr. Kane Bidwell
Dr. Kane Bidwell
Advisor, Director of Psychology at Egon Zehnder

Kane is the Director of Psychology at Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory and executive recruitment firm. He has a background in organisational psychology and enjoys creating new solutions combining AI and organisational psychology. Kane has extensive, international experience in organisational development, leadership assessments, and radar on the international HR tech market.

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Contact us to discuss how speech biomarkers can fit your trial design. We'll walk through your therapeutic area, endpoints, and integration requirements—then show you exactly how the platform delivers continuous behavioral insights without adding patient burden.

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