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James Tan

James Tan

Software leader: mobile, imaging, healthcare, and venture partner

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San Francisco, California
Joined June 2024
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Summary

Experienced software engineering leader with a mobile-first background: James began as an iOS engineer (roles at Earbits, Plympton, UC Davis Health) and advanced into broader software leadership, shipping mobile and health‑related products. wellfound+1
Technical lead in digital health and signal/image processing: his Bodyport tenure (Head of Software Engineering) and earlier signal/image processing work indicate experience building software for medical device and remote cardiac monitoring contexts. clay
Transitioned into venture/portfolio support as a Partner at Transpose Platform, representing the firm at events and participating in fund/LP activities—blending operator engineering experience with investor/portfolio support responsibilities. wellfound+2
Active in community governance and philanthropy: serves as a director/board member for the Meridian Health Foundation, showing engagement with nonprofit governance. propublica

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Explores AI tools and open-source projects; builds applications and experiments in spare time. clay

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is someone they consider especially thoughtful in their investments.

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give really helpful career advice to teens or young adults just getting started.

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make a meaningful positive impact on a significant number of people through their work managing direct service programs.

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is one of the most thoughtful and sharp VCs they've interacted with.

Dec 10, 2025