Our Team
Julian Rivera, J.D.
Julian Rivera, J.D., is the founder of SynergyFoundry, a design studio working at the intersection of healthcare, law, and technology. His work focuses on creating governance frameworks and practical AI tools that strengthen the Human Advantage—qualities like judgment, compassion, and clarity that define excellence in care and decision-making.
Julian is a Professor of Practice in AI and Health Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and also teaches at the University of Houston Law Center. Through his teaching, he prepares the next generation of leaders to integrate emerging technologies with sound legal and ethical frameworks.
Julian works across legal, operational, and AI-enabled environments to improve performance, decision clarity, and accountability.
His work focuses on how processes perform in real settings, how results are produced, and how organizations can act on those results with clear next steps.
He brings experience working with healthcare systems, legal and compliance teams, public-sector programs, and organizations adopting AI into operational workflows.
Simeon Carson
As co-founder and COO of SynergyFoundry, Simeon Carson leads with a deep commitment to collaboration and relationship building. He brings extensive experience in organizational management, strategic planning, and public engagement to help businesses grow stronger and more effective.
Throughout his career, Simeon has focused on connecting people and purpose—developing strategies that strengthen partnerships. His work combines strategic insight with creative execution, drawing on his background in leadership, outreach, and brand development to move ideas from concept to action.
Simeon focuses on execution and implementation, ensuring that structured work is carried through in practice. He supports how engagements are delivered, how outputs are used, and how work moves from review to action within organizations.