As we navigate uncertainty on several fronts, a debate swirls around diversity in clinical trials, and it’s tempting for companies to pull back. 

Del Smith argues the opposite: this is a moment to lean in. He worked as an Information Systems Analyst for the US Army, as a college professor, and now a founder of a health tech company designed to reach underrepresented populations.

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About Dr. Del Smith
Dr. Del Smith is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Acclinate, a pioneering company that leverages sustained community engagement with AI-driven technology to empower historically marginalized communities in making informed decisions about clinical trial participation.

With a rich background spanning higher education, including his 14 years culminating as a dean at an HBCU business school, along with leadership roles at healthcare giants like McKesson, Del brings a powerful and unique perspective to advancing health equity through innovative solutions.

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Filmed at Innovation Network Gathering | West Chester, PA, USA | October 2025

Credits:

- Event Production: Smith & Jones Innovation

- Direction & Speaker Support: Jeff Smith

- Production & Stage Management: Michelle Jones

- Stage Design & Lighting: Steve Harper | Indigo Design

- Video Capture: Armosa Studios

- Video Editing: Kyle Blackburn & Sigfried Seeliger

- Screen Assets & Video Engineer: Hunter Loveridge | Picture This

- Sound Engineer: George Koenig | Uptown! Knauer Center for Performing Arts