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Sam Milliken-Smith

Founder

CEO at Heba · Former Vice President at Optum Ventures

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedHeba

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Sam Milliken-Smith is VP of Product at Joy Parenting Club, a platform providing support and guidance to families globally. He previously founded Heba, a digital care platform for families of children with developmental differences and health conditions, which was acquired by Joy in 2025. His earlier career included roles at Optum Ventures and The PSC, where he worked on healthcare system improvement initiatives.

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Who is Sam Milliken-Smith?
Sam Milliken-Smith is VP of Product at Joy Parenting Club, a platform providing support and guidance to families globally. He previously founded Heba, a digital care platform for families of children with developmental differences and health conditions, which was acquired by Joy in 2025. His earlier career included roles at Optum Ventures and The PSC, where he worked on healthcare system improvement initiatives.
Where does Sam Milliken-Smith work?
Sam Milliken-Smith is CEO of Heba.
What check size does Sam Milliken-Smith write?
Sam Milliken-Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Sam Milliken-Smith found?
Sam Milliken-Smith founded Heba.

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