# Alvin Yuan

> Alvin Yuan is the Kuala Lumpur-based co-founder and CEO of HealthMetrics. He moved from business development into entrepreneurship, partnering with Advent Phang and building a company with operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. His public interviews describe learning to delegate, seeking mentors and focusing on business fundamentals.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at HealthMetrics
- **Organizations:** HealthMetrics, IHM
- **Education:** Pharmacy studies; transferred to the University of Strathclyde, IMU, Pharmacy degree; exact award title not verified, University of Strathclyde
- **Known for:** Co-founded HealthMetrics with Advent Phang., Led HealthMetrics during its selection as the first Malaysian startup in Google’s Launchpad Accelerator in 2017., Company announced US$1 million funding in 2018 and US$5 million Series A in 2020.

## Career timeline

- **2006** — Began studies at IMU before transferring to the University of Strathclyde.
- **2009-2015** — Worked in business development at IHM; university interview describes a six-year tenure and progression from executive to manager.
- **2015** — Began the venture that became HealthMetrics at the end of the year.
- **2016** — HealthMetrics launched in May, with Advent Phang as co-founder.
- **2017** — HealthMetrics joined Google’s Launchpad Accelerator as its first Malaysian startup participant.
- **2018** — HealthMetrics announced US$1 million in funding from Spiral Ventures, RHL Ventures and Cradle Seed Ventures.
- **2020** — HealthMetrics secured a US$5 million Series A led by ACA Investments.
- **2021** — Yuan and Phang passed Endeavor Malaysia’s local selection panel.
- **2022** — HealthMetrics expanded to Singapore and made a strategic investment in Across Asia Assist Indonesia.
- **2023** — Recognised in Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow, Malaysia.
- **2025** — HealthMetrics Indonesia launched in April; Yuan featured in Tatler Most Influential Malaysia.

## Achievements

- Co-founded HealthMetrics with Advent Phang.
- Led HealthMetrics during its selection as the first Malaysian startup in Google’s Launchpad Accelerator in 2017.
- Company announced US$1 million funding in 2018 and US$5 million Series A in 2020.
- Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow (Malaysia), 2023.
- Tatler Most Influential Malaysia, 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Announced as a speaker for Cradle Fund’s Beyond Borders 2026 event on July 29, on ASEAN expansion.
- **2025-11** — Listed in Tatler Most Influential Malaysia 2025; company recognition post published in November.
- **2025-04** — Participated in the launch of HealthMetrics Indonesia in Jakarta.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin--yuan/

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Last updated: 2026-10-12