Sami Inkinen
Overview
Sami Inkinen is a health entrepreneur and investor based in San Francisco, California. He is the CEO and founder of Virta Health, a company dedicated to curing chronic diseases through advanced biochemistry, clinical expertise, data science, and digital tools. Prior to Virta Health, Inkinen co-founded Trulia, a leading online real estate marketplace, in 2005. Under his leadership as COO, Trulia grew rapidly and was acquired by Zillow Group in 2014 for $3.5 billion. After his tenure at Trulia, Inkinen transitioned to focus on health-related ventures, leveraging his background in technology and data science to address complex health challenges. He is also a venture partner at Obvious Ventures, where he focuses on healthy living investments. Inkinen holds a degree in physics and has a history of entrepreneurial ventures, including a career start at a nuclear power plant. He is also an accomplished athlete, having been a triathlon age group world champion and completing an Ironman in 8 hours and 24 minutes in 2012. His passion for health and human performance extends beyond his professional endeavors, reflecting his commitment to improving health on a global scale.
Investment Focus
- Innovative healthcare solutions
- Scalable technology platforms
- Strong management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Sami Inkinen invest in?
Sami Inkinen invests in Technology, Healthcare and Real Estate, and is based in California, United States. Sami Inkinen is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sami Inkinen invest at?
Sami Inkinen backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Sami Inkinen invest in?
Sami Inkinen invests across United States.
What companies has Sami Inkinen invested in?
Sami Inkinen's portfolio includes Virta Health and Obvious Ventures.
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