Dereck Tatman

Dereck Tatman is the Founder, President, and CEO of Intrigue Health, a stealth startup focused on home diagnostics that aims to empower patients and improve healthcare.1 With over 25 years of industry experience, Tatman has established himself as a prominent figure in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors.1

Professional Background

Tatman's career spans various leadership roles in the healthcare industry:

• Founder and CEO of Intrigue Health (current position)13
• CEO of Global Genome Center
• President and COO of AristaMD
• Senior Vice President at COI Pharmaceuticals
• Senior Vice President of Business Development and Operations at Sequenom, Inc. (later acquired by LabCorp)1

During his tenure at Sequenom, Tatman played a crucial role in establishing noninvasive prenatal testing as a new standard, expanding access to nearly 90 countries.1

Education

Tatman's educational background includes:

• MBA from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University
• Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Arizona State University, focusing on photodynamic therapy
• B.A. in Chemistry from Wabash College12

Expertise and Contributions

Tatman's areas of expertise include:

• New product and franchise strategy
• Laboratory operations and corporate infrastructure
• International sales
• IP licensing
• Complex dispute resolution
• Strategic corporate partnerships
• Mergers and acquisitions12

Recent Developments

As of October 2024, Tatman has been actively involved in the biotechnology funding landscape. He recently commented on ARPA-H's $110 million award to commercial and academic partners, expressing enthusiasm for this new funding source in biotechnology.4

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Tatman enjoys supporting his two sons by preparing innovative meals and maintaining an active lifestyle through long-distance running.1