Ali Motahari on digital health, AI, and building MedicTranslate between Japan and the world

“You need to find trusted local partners who can help you establish credibility”

Global Day Zero Ecosystem Profile – Issue 09, week ending 16 August 2026

Ali Motahari came to entrepreneurship from healthcare technology, and it shows in how he talks about expansion. MedicTranslate sits at the intersection of digital health and language services, helping people get through medical, regulatory and language barriers when they cross borders, with a particular focus on Japan and international markets.

We asked him the Global Day Zero questions. His answers are published as supplied.

Give us your 15-second intro and what you’re working on.

I’m Ali Motahari. My background is in digital health, technology and healthcare transformation, and I’m currently building MedicTranslate, a digital health and language-services business focused on helping people navigate medical, regulatory and language barriers across borders, particularly between Japan and international markets.

Are you avoiding AI, somewhat into AI, or all in on AI?

I’m pro-AI to the max, actually! I see AI as a major enabler rather than something to avoid. We’re actively using it to improve efficiency, automate processes and create better customer experiences, particularly in healthcare, translation and international service delivery. For me, the question isn’t whether to use AI, but how to use it responsibly and effectively.

What’s the hardest part for startups that want to go beyond their own borders?

I think one of the hardest parts is building the right partnerships and creating a practical path for expansion. Entering another country isn’t just about translating your website or selling the same product somewhere else. You need to understand the local market, regulations, culture and customer expectations, and most importantly find trusted local partners who can help you establish credibility and grow.

Where can people usually find you?

Usually LinkedIn or Google. LinkedIn is probably the easiest place to connect with me professionally, and you’ll also find quite a lot about what we’re building through MedicTranslate online.

What’s one thing people find surprising about you?

Probably the depth of my digital health background. Although I’m now heavily involved in entrepreneurship and building MedicTranslate internationally, a large part of my professional background is in healthcare technology, digital health architecture and transformation. That experience has strongly influenced how we’re building the business.

How can you help others in the community, and what do you need help with currently?

I’m happy to help people with digital health, healthcare technology, AI adoption, international business and navigating opportunities between Australia and Japan. I’m also always happy to share what I’ve learned from building a business across different markets.

What I’m particularly looking for at the moment is partnership and business expansion opportunities. I’d love to connect with people, organisations and potential partners who can help us expand MedicTranslate, develop new healthcare partnerships and take the business into new markets.

Ali’s ask

Partnership and business expansion opportunities for MedicTranslate: new healthcare partnerships, and routes into new markets. If that is your world, he is on LinkedIn.

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