Safia Agueni is a seasoned healthcare leader, innovator, and advocate for equity in
healthtech and personalized medicine. With nearly two decades of experience
across Europe and the MENA region, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight,
operational excellence, and visionary leadership to the future of healthcare
innovation.

As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of HealthSeed, a global venture studio,
Safia is on a mission to turn innovation into impact by helping healthtech startups
and corporates scale solutions across borders. HealthSeed specializes in
commercialization, market expansion, and co-creation—bridging the critical gap
between promising technology and real-world adoption in complex health systems.

Safia’s career includes transformative roles in global pharma, including leading
AI-powered personalized medicine initiatives at Roche and building governance
frameworks in multinational settings. Today, she focuses on enabling high-potential
health startups to navigate regulatory pathways, accelerate go-to-market, and unlock
access in underserved regions.

A passionate ecosystem builder, Safia also champions diversity in STEM. She is the
founder of Women in Tech Switzerland and has received international recognition,
including nominations for the Hidden Figures Award and Advocate of the Year in
2023.

At HealthSeed, Safia leads efforts to create a new standard for how health
innovation scales—faster, smarter, and with a focus on proactive, equitable care.
She is committed to building bridges between health systems, innovators, and
corporates to shape a healthier global future.