What makes us a must-have for organizations?
Synergist is a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and compliance. We specialize in enabling ethical and compliant AI innovation that drives transformative change in various industries. Our AFFIRM platform empowers audit and consulting firms to effectively manage AI governance for businesses, government agencies, and AI vendors. By proactively monitoring AI policies and assets, we help identify and address compliance and model risks to ensure responsible AI deployment and minimize liability risks.
As technology visionary Ray Kurzweil highlighted, AI has significantly increased labor productivity, revolutionizing how we work and interact with technology. However, this immense potential comes with inherent risks and responsibilities. Substantial financial losses in recent years due to AI-related errors emphasize the critical importance of responsible AI deployment and management.
At Synergist, we are not just about technology. We are about you. We are dedicated to empowering our clients to confidently navigate the complexities of ethical AI deployment and its regulatory environment. Through our proprietary software, we assist organizations in preparing for the inevitable changes AI brings. Our approach is committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise, we equip our clients with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Join us on this transformative journey as we shape the future of technology and redefine the possibilities of tomorrow. Together, we can make a difference in an AI world.
Executive Team
Elycia Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Elycia has enjoyed a diverse and successful education and career path. Graduating from the US Air Force Academy, Elycia went on to be a communications and network officer leading large teams while working at the pentagon for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and at Andrews Air Force Base as the Air Force ONE communications officer during President George W. Bush’s tenure.
While working at General Electric, she was trained in operational efficiencies at scale obtaining her Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and is a certified Master Change Agent. After GE, she was recruited to lead Apple Inc.’s go-to-market strategy for their Enterprise Health vertical, where she led a team that worked on sales and marketing strategy, and B-to-B solutions for the Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. From there she became an advisor and investor to start-ups.
Elycia received her undergraduate degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and her MBA from George Washington University.
Brad Levine
Executive Chairman
Brad has had a successful 25+ year career building software technology companies specializing in compliance management, with his previous four ventures all resulting in successful exits. Over his career, he has created more than $180 million of value for his shareholders.
Prior to his most recent venture, Tellus, a healthcare technology company focused on home healthcare, Brad built Blue Frog Solutions into the largest life & annuity insurance processor in the U.S. before exiting to a private equity fund. Before Blue Frog Solutions, Brad built the Internet
Broadcasting Company, a provider of mutual fund trading systems. IBC was sold to INSCI, a publicly traded firm based in Boston.
Brad is also civically involved. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Florida Atlantic University and served as the Chairman for two years. Brad also served on the State of Florida’s Technology Blockchain Task Force and is a director at Property Environmental Research Center, a not-for-profit focused on free market solutions to environmental issues.
Brad received his undergraduate degree in agricultural economics from the University of Florida and his MBA from Schiller University in Heidelberg, Germany.
Chris Pernicano
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Pernicano has spent his career founding businesses, primarily the FinTech and HealthTech spaces.
Chris’ focus throughout his career has been in information technology, with a focus on Business-to Business (B2B) Software-as-a-Service solutions that feature complex processing and many integration touch points with other
systems. From a career in startups, Chris has gained exposure to all aspects of business operation.
In addition to his work with Synergist Technologies, Chris currently serves as Chairman of the North Broward Hospital District Commission, with oversight responsibilities for Broward Health, one of the ten largest public health care systems in the United States.
Chris received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, his masters in environmental engineering, and his MBA from the University of Florida.
Chris Dougherty
Chief Financial Officer
Chris prides himself on being a problem solver with a penchant for digesting and understanding information quickly. Coming from an investment banking background, Chris helped advise both early-stage and mature healthcare technology and tech-enabled companies on nearly $1 billion of M&A and capital raise transactions at Bailey & Co., a Nashville-based boutique investment bank.
Most recently, he was the Manager of Strategic Finance at Honest Medical Group, a value-based care startup focused on holistically managing Medicare beneficiaries in partnership with providers. In this role, he was responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and capital markets activities.
Chris received his undergraduate degree in economics from Ohio State University and his MBA from Vanderbilt University.