Connie Chen

Chief Operating Officer at

Lyra Health, Inc.

Technology Services

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Health Services

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Connie Chen was the founder of Vida Health, Inc. (2014) as Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Chen is the founder of Lyra Health, Inc. (2021) as Chief Operating Officer.
Current job is at Lyra Health, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer since 2021.
Former jobs include Medical Director at Startx (2012-2013), Manager at HealthTap, Inc. (2010-2011), and Partner at Co-ops (2018-2019).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a doctorate from The University of California, San Francisco.

Connie Chen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Lyra Health, Inc. Lyra Health, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital mental health platform	Chief Operating Officer	2021-05-31

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Former positions of Connie Chen

Companies	Position	End
Co-ops Co-ops Investment ManagersFinance Co-ops invests in companies located in the United States. The firm target companies operating in the fields of healthcare and product sectors. It participates in seed capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.05 million.	Private Equity Investor	2018-12-31
Vida Health, Inc. Vida Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as a digital health-care platform	Founder	2017-12-30
Startx Startx Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is located in the US. Startx is a nonprofit, founder-led startup accelerator and community affiliated with Stanford University that supports Stanford students, professors, and alumni throughout their entrepreneurial journeys without taking equity or charging fees. It offers tailored mentorship, peer accountability, and access to a trusted network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners across sectors such as artificial intelligence, medtech, biotech, sustainability, fintech, enterprise SaaS, and deep tech. Startx runs specialized vertical programs like Startx Med and Startx AI, providing founders with domain-specific resources, connections to Stanford’s research labs and clinical partners, regulatory guidance, and access to talent pipelines and investor networks. The accelerator features a 3-month full-time program and a 3-day student immersive program, both designed to accelerate startup growth through hands-on coaching, fundraising support, and community events. Startx emphasizes a collaborative, founder-first culture with a selective mentor network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide guidance and foster connections within the Stanford ecosystem. It also facilitates investor engagement through its investor network and hosts multiple annual investor demo days. Startx is developing an innovation hub called The Link in partnership with Stanford Research Park, slated to open in 2027, to further enhance its support infrastructure. The American company was founded by Andrew Lee, Reza Raji.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2013-12-30
HealthTap, Inc. HealthTap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops a mobile health platform that connects people with the doctors	Corporate Officer/Principal	2011-12-30

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HealthTap, Inc. HealthTap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops a mobile health platform that connects people with the doctors	Technology Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of California, San Francisco The University of California, San Francisco Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Vida Health, Inc. Vida Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as a digital health-care platform	Health Services
Lyra Health, Inc. Lyra Health, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital mental health platform	Technology Services
Co-ops Co-ops Investment ManagersFinance Co-ops invests in companies located in the United States. The firm target companies operating in the fields of healthcare and product sectors. It participates in seed capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.05 million.	Finance
Startx Startx Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is located in the US. Startx is a nonprofit, founder-led startup accelerator and community affiliated with Stanford University that supports Stanford students, professors, and alumni throughout their entrepreneurial journeys without taking equity or charging fees. It offers tailored mentorship, peer accountability, and access to a trusted network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners across sectors such as artificial intelligence, medtech, biotech, sustainability, fintech, enterprise SaaS, and deep tech. Startx runs specialized vertical programs like Startx Med and Startx AI, providing founders with domain-specific resources, connections to Stanford’s research labs and clinical partners, regulatory guidance, and access to talent pipelines and investor networks. The accelerator features a 3-month full-time program and a 3-day student immersive program, both designed to accelerate startup growth through hands-on coaching, fundraising support, and community events. Startx emphasizes a collaborative, founder-first culture with a selective mentor network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide guidance and foster connections within the Stanford ecosystem. It also facilitates investor engagement through its investor network and hosts multiple annual investor demo days. Startx is developing an innovation hub called The Link in partnership with Stanford Research Park, slated to open in 2027, to further enhance its support infrastructure. The American company was founded by Andrew Lee, Reza Raji.	Commercial Services