
Pierre-Jean Cobut
Healthcare founder, early stage investor, startup helper
Silicon Valley, California
Joined March 2025
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Summary
Pierre-Jean Cobut is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on healthcare technology. He co-founded Spry Health (initially Echo Labs) while at Stanford, developing a clinical-grade wearable (Loop) for continuous remote patient monitoring. Under his leadership, Spry Health raised $13M and was acquired in 2021, demonstrating his ability to scale and successfully exit a health tech venture. equilar+2
He possesses deep expertise in startup development, serving as a startup helper and mentor at StartX and Google for Startups. His insights extend to guiding European startups on US market expansion, as evidenced by his writings for Newfund, where he also acts as an Entrepreneur In Residence and Venture Partner, actively investing in early-stage companies. newfundcap+1
Pierre-Jean is passionate about healthcare access and workflow automation, emphasizing the need for digital health solutions to be clinically validated and seamlessly integrated into existing care models. He advocates for physician-led innovation and patient-centric design in health technology, recognizing the unique challenges of the healthcare industry. huffpost+1
His career includes a foundational background in finance and strategy at Procter & Gamble before transitioning to entrepreneurship. He is an alumnus of Stanford Graduate School of Business, Waseda University, and Solvay Brussels School, indicating a strong academic foundation in business and management. equilar+1
He is currently embarking on a new venture as CEO & co-founder of a Stealth Startup, indicating continued entrepreneurial drive and a focus on innovation. This aligns with his history of identifying market needs and building impactful companies.
Work
Education
Writing
8 common traps when expanding startups to the US and how to avoid them
September 1, 2022An article discussing challenges and strategies for European startups expanding into the US market, emphasizing the need for fresh eyes and preparedness.
Let us stay: Innovators need immigration reform
September 1, 2014An article advocating for immigration reform, highlighting the significant role of immigrant entrepreneurs in the American economy and the challenges they face with visa issues.
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PKPeter Kovacssaid they would recommend
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as a lead investor for a promising startup at the earliest stages.Jan 21, 2026
JWJohn Waldeisensaid
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is one of the most impressive healthcare founders or startup leaders they've seen drive results in a major health system, payer, or consulting group.Jan 6, 2026
DADorian Averbuchsaid they've seen
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make a substantial positive impact in AI through their startup.Oct 23, 2025
DADorian Averbuchsaid that if someone asked who is doing impressive work at a stealth company,
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would come to mind.Oct 8, 2025
NHNicole H. Romanosaid
PCPierre-Jean Cobut
has led successful sales or brand-building efforts for consumer-focused healthcare offerings in a way that stood out to them.Sep 30, 2025
HDHenri Deshayssaid they've seen
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successfully launch an SMB-focused tech company in the past year.Aug 30, 2025
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