The SF Roast is On! by Tech Brews
Welcome to theThe SF Roast is On!t By Tech Brews.
This is a roast event where hosts will roast and give feedback on pitches from 3 selected startups, followed by networking.
Agenda:
4.30pm- Registration, prep, call for participants
5.00pm- Start of Roast
6:00pm- End of Roast
Roast Hosts:
Samantha Lee
Nicole Bu
Roasters:
Roastees:
What to expect from at the Roast & Party:
We will have our Roastees pitch for 5 mins to pitch
The Roasters (or hosts) to roast for 10 mins
We will tend open up to the audience for Q&A
Thereafter, it is informal networking
Who should Attend:
Whether you're experienced or exploring the healthcare or lifesciences ecosystem, this series provides valuable insights and practical tools by experts to help you excel in your career or as an entrepreneur.
About the event series:
Tech Roasts is a Tech Brews special event. This is a roast event where hosts will roast and give feedback on pitches from selected startups.
Organizers:
Techbrews a community founded by Terence Tan, an experienced tech/healthcare leader dedicated to empowering individuals across the Pacific in navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare and lifesciences. With a mission to support professionals in embracing various careers and entrepreneurship in this industry, Tech Brews offers a wealth of resources, including events, special roast sessions, and networking opportunities tailored to the unique needs of the Trans-Pacific Region.
Hosts:
Samantha Lee has 12 years of experience in healthcare, investing, and entrepreneurship, and has worked with over 200 founders and c-suite executives to help them grow their companies and achieve their goals. Her healthcare experience includes investing in digital health startups, developing tools for identifying fraud, waste, and abuse in the US healthcare system, and helping a Nigerian healthcare company expand their ChroniCare Clinics to 6 cities in Nigeria. She was previously a founding member and CEO of Conjunct Consulting, a social change consultancy in Asia which works with private and public institutions to strengthen social good organizations.
Charleston Wong has a background in healthcare, research, and business development, with experience supporting scientists and researchers in optimizing lab workflows. He has worked closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies to enhance R&D efficiency and data management. With a strong interest in biotech, AI, and VC, he actively researches and networks within the startup ecosystem. He is currently at Benchling, helping life sciences organizations accelerate innovation through cutting-edge R&D software.
Nicole Bu has over 7 years of experience in startups scaling at-home diagnostics, SaMD, and remote patient monitoring platforms. She spearheaded GTM strategies for new product launches and built high-conversion, AI-automated sales funnels, cultivating a network of 500+ providers across pulmonology, mental health, and primary care. Combining operational execution with data-driven decision-making (MS, Healthcare Decision Analysis, USC), Nicole bridges the gap between innovation and clinical adoption—driving growth for cutting-edge healthtech solutions.