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X-WR-CALNAME:RSVP — Health2Tech Seattle\, November 10\, 2026
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SUMMARY:Health2Tech Seattle\, November 10\, 2026
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DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 10th for an exclusive kickoff meetup in Se
 attle that brings together the brightest minds in the digital health space
 . Hosted by Alex Koshykov\, this evening promises to be a confluence of in
 novation\, inspiration\, and invaluable networking. 🕕 Event Schedule: 5
 :30 PM - 6:00 Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chan
 ce to settle in. 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Fire-side chat with Kris Engskov & Alex
  Koshykov: "Healthcare Is Broken. Has There Ever Been a Better Time to Bui
 ld?". 6:40 - 8:30 Networking. Connect\, converse\, and collaborate with pe
 ers driven by a common passion for advancing healthcare through technology
 . 🤩 About our Guest Speaker: Kris Engskov is the Co-Founder and former 
 CEO of Rippl\, a venture-backed healthcare technology company building a n
 ew model for dementia care. Drawing on his experience scaling large\, comp
 lex businesses\, Kris set out to tackle one of healthcare’s hardest prob
 lems: expanding access to high quality dementia care for seniors\, familie
 s\, and caregivers. Founded in 2021\, Rippl combined a virtual\, AI-driven
  platform\, value-based care\, and a clinician-first approach to deliver s
 pecialized\, wraparound dementia care at scale. Kris raised more than $52 
 million from leading investors\, including General Catalyst\, ARCH Venture
  Partners\, GV (Google Ventures)\, and Mass General Brigham Ventures. In F
 ebruary 2025\, Rippl was acquired by Harbor Health\, a health insurer and 
 primary and specialty care provider. Before founding Rippl\, Kris was Pres
 ident of Aegis Living\, a leading assisted living and memory care provider
 . He also spent more than 16 years at Starbucks\, ultimately serving as Pr
 esident of its flagship U.S. Retail business\, overseeing more than 8\,500
  stores and leading the company’s largest operating unit. His experience
  spans scaling complex operating businesses\, international markets\, and 
 global functions. Earlier in his career\, Kris worked in venture investing
  at Madrona Venture Group and served in the White House as Personal Aide t
 o President Bill Clinton. 🌟 Why Attend? Meet like-minded individuals wh
 o are actively shaping the health tech landscape. Share experiences\, disc
 uss challenges\, and explore potential solutions with fellow founders. Lea
 rn from the journeys of other entrepreneurs\, discover something new\, see
 k advice\, and perhaps find the mentor or partner you've been looking for.
  🤝 Who Should Attend? Digital Health Founders at various stages of thei
 r startup journey. Healthcare Professionals who are passionate about healt
 h innovation. Investors looking to make impactful contributions to the dig
 ital health and medtech spaces. 🚀 Why This Event Is A Must? Hear from t
 hought leaders and innovators in the digital health domain (at every event
  we'll have a new set of speakers). Connect with peers\, potential collabo
 rators\, and mentors. Participate in engaging Q&As and discussions that ca
 n spark new ideas and opportunities. 🏙️ Venue Details: Great location
  in Seattle equipped to foster conversations and connections. Venue detail
 s will be shared with registered attendees. Because of limited capacity\, 
 we won't be able to accommodate everyone\, so please register whenever you
  are sure you can attend. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a communi
 ty that’s driving the future of health tech. Reserve your spot now and j
 oin us in shaping the landscape of digital health for 2026 and beyond. Par
 tners Orrick is a leading advisor to the most innovative technology and li
 fe sciences companies worldwide. Our team partners with founders and inves
 tors at every stage\, from formation through financing\, growth\, and exit
 . Our team combines deep sector knowledge in life sciences and healthtech 
 with the experience of advising on billions in venture financings\, strate
 gic collaborations\, and cutting-edge regulatory issues. With a unique ble
 nd of tech insight and healthcare expertise\, we help entrepreneurs\, inve
 stors\, and corporates push boundaries\, accelerate breakthroughs\, and br
 ing transformative solutions to market. About the organizers Blake Ilstrup
  is the founding member and leader of Orrick’s Technology Companies Grou
 p practice in the Pacific Northwest. His practice focuses on advising high
 -growth technology and life sciences companies and their investors. Blake 
 brings a unique and invaluable mix of in-house\, entrepreneurial\, and law
  firm experience\, having served as General Counsel and senior executive o
 f a software company and two biotech companies (co-founding one of them)\,
  as well as outside corporate counsel in elite AmLaw Global 100 law firms.
  Prior to his legal career\, Blake served with distinction in the U.S. Nav
 y as a Surface Warfare Officer\, Fire Control Officer\, and Air Warfare Co
 ordinator\, including two combat deployments to the Persian Gulf\, where h
 e was decorated for his performance during Operations Southern Watch and D
 esert Strike. Alex Koshykov is a co-founder of BeKey and a digital health 
 expert who constantly shares news\, introduces promising technologies\, an
 d promotes secure software & hardware for the healthcare industry on his Y
 ouTube channel. Additionally\, he is a co-founder of YODD\, a medical devi
 ce startup.
LOCATION:401 Union St
URL:https://seattleflow.org/event/health2tech-seattle-november-10-2026-202
 6?utm_source=rsvpwme&utm_medium=referral
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