Francis Lam

Francis Lam, Founder at Stealth Startup

Francis Lam is the founder of a stealth startup based in Los Angeles, CA.235 He is a serial entrepreneur, technical founder, and MIT alumnus.5 Lam previously founded Curisium, a healthcare technology company, which was acquired by HealthVerity in 2019.4

In addition to his startup ventures, Lam has an extensive background in media and publishing:

• He is the host of the popular food podcast The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media1
• Lam was a regular judge on Bravo's Top Chef Masters for two seasons1
• He was the Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is currently Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at Clarkson Potter, a leading cookbook publisher1
• Lam is an award-winning writer who has contributed to numerous publications like Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Saveur1

Lam graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America and holds a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies and Creative Writing from the University of Michigan.1 He is in his early 40s and lives with his family in New York City.67