San Francisco Health/Bio Coffee Club
Welcome to the SF edition of the "Health/Bio Coffee Club" event series! This in-person mixer has special guest Kam Firouzi, CEO of Althea Health. It's free and open to all; anyone can drop by and network at wework on embarcadero (2 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States).
Featuring Special Guest
Kam Firouzi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Althea, an agentic AI platform transforming patient engagement and care management across healthcare services, payers, and life sciences. He has spent the past decade leading and advising ventures at the intersection of AI, medtech, and digital health—building systems that blend automation, clinical intelligence, and real-world execution. Before transitioning into industry, Kam earned a PhD from Stanford and spent several years in academia developing cutting-edge neurotechnology and medical devices. His work bridges deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on impact, bringing advanced technologies into the workflows that power healthcare at scale.
What to expect at the meetup:
We will have our special guest in a candid discussion about their life & professional journey and experiences.
Followed by the free & easy networking you know and love at our regular meet-ups.
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:
Coffee Club in SF is a casual meetup for healthcare and life sciences community. It's free and open to all, anyone can drop by, learn, and network.
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.
Sponsors: Singapore Global Network - If you are curious to meet like minded people globally, join SGN's online vibrant community here today. By joining their network, you connect with a 130,000-strong community of professionals and friends seeking to deepen connections in Singapore and across the globe.
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.