Health2Tech Seattle, November 10, 2026

Join us on November 10th for an exclusive kickoff meetup in Seattle that brings together the brightest minds in the digital health space. Hosted by Alex Koshykov, this evening promises to be a confluence of innovation, inspiration, and invaluable networking.

​🕕 Event Schedule:

• ​5:30 PM - 6:00 Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chance to settle in.
• ​6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Fire-side chat with & Alex Koshykov: "Healthcare Is Broken. Has There Ever Been a Better Time to Build?".
• ​6:40 - 8:30 Networking. Connect, converse, and collaborate with peers driven by a common passion for advancing healthcare through technology.

​🤩 About our Guest Speaker:
is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Rippl, a venture-backed healthcare technology company building a new model for dementia care. Drawing on his experience scaling large, complex businesses, Kris set out to tackle one of healthcare’s hardest problems: expanding access to high quality dementia care for seniors, families, and caregivers. Founded in 2021, Rippl combined a virtual, AI-driven platform, value-based care, and a clinician-first approach to deliver specialized, 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 February 2025, Rippl was acquired by Harbor Health, a health insurer and primary and specialty care provider. Before founding Rippl, Kris was President of Aegis Living, a leading assisted living and memory care provider. He also spent more than 16 years at Starbucks, ultimately serving as President 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 to President Bill Clinton.

​🌟 Why Attend?

• ​Meet like-minded individuals who are actively shaping the health tech landscape.
• ​Share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore potential solutions with fellow founders.
• ​Learn from the journeys of other entrepreneurs, discover something new, seek advice, and perhaps find the mentor or partner you've been looking for.

​🤝 Who Should Attend?

• ​Digital Health Founders at various stages of their startup journey.
• ​Healthcare Professionals who are passionate about health innovation.
• ​Investors looking to make impactful contributions to the digital health and medtech spaces.

​🚀 Why This Event Is A Must?

• ​Hear from thought leaders and innovators in the digital health domain (at every event we'll have a new set of speakers).
• ​Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and mentors.
• ​Participate in engaging Q&As and discussions that can spark new ideas and opportunities.

​🏙️ Venue Details:

​Great location in Seattle equipped to foster conversations and connections. Venue details 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 community that’s driving the future of health tech. Reserve your spot now and join us in shaping the landscape of digital health for 2026 and beyond.

​Partners
Orrick is a leading advisor to the most innovative technology and life sciences companies worldwide. Our team partners with founders and investors 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, strategic collaborations, and cutting-edge regulatory issues. With a unique blend of tech insight and healthcare expertise, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates push boundaries, accelerate breakthroughs, and bring transformative solutions to market.

​About the organizers
Blake Ilstrup is the founding member and leader of Orrick’s Technology Companies Group 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 of 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. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, Fire Control Officer, and Air Warfare Coordinator, including two combat deployments to the Persian Gulf, where he was decorated for his performance during Operations Southern Watch and Desert Strike.
​Alex Koshykov is a co-founder of BeKey and a digital health expert who constantly shares news, introduces promising technologies, and promotes secure software & hardware for the healthcare industry on his YouTube channel. Additionally, he is a co-founder of YODD, a medical device startup.