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Brendan Beh

Brendan Beh

Cambridge‑trained physicist and healthtech founder

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joined September 2025
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Summary

Founder and community builder in Malaysia’s early‑stage healthtech and AI builder scene: Brendan co‑founded Byte In (a gamified, AI‑assisted diet/health product) and runs Build Club Malaysia programming, organising co‑build sessions and hackathon prep to help local builders ship products. e27+2
Technical market analyst with a Cambridge science background: as a Technology Analyst at IDTechEx he researched life‑sciences adjacent topics (DNA sequencing, vertical farming) and telecommunications metamaterials (appearing on industry podcasts), combining technical depth with market analysis. idtechex+2
Public communicator and writer who explains technical ideas with math: maintains a Substack (Overcomplicate.exe) and publishes analytical essays and opinion pieces (Substack essays, an op‑ed in The Edge) aimed at making technical and economic models accessible. substack+1
Cambridge‑trained physicist with hands‑on research exposure: while at Cambridge he participated in Waves Group/DAMTP seminars (including a talk on metamaterials) and conducted masters‑level work on biophysics/soft‑matter topics such as biofilm morphology. ac+1

Work

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Writing

Why is it taking longer to get a Grab?

December 8, 2024

Substack essay that models driver–rider matching and surge dynamics for ride‑hailing platforms (mathematical/analytical exploration of scaling in ridehailing).

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My Say: Technology and innovation will help us live longer

August 1, 2024

Opinion piece published in The Edge Malaysia discussing opportunities for digital health, preventive care and longevity through technology; identifies healthtech as a key area and references Brendan's role as founder of Byte In and Cambridge biophysics background.

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Vertical Farming 2022–2032 (IDTechEx research coverage & commentary)

January 1, 2022

Analytical work and commentary on vertical farming and automation technologies while at IDTechEx; cited in industry writeups about automation and vertical farming profitability challenges.

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Hobbies

Writes a Substack (Overcomplicate.exe) applying math to everyday/tech topics. substack

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