Kaffa Sakho

Class of 2025-2026

University of California, Berkeley, 2019
Applied Mathematics

Capstone Project Abstract:

Today's health data come from a wide array of sources from genetic testing to microbiomics and wearables but this information remains fragmented, often inaccessible or overly intricate for patients to understand. A core part of this problem is that although we have information from groundbreaking medical tests or devices, we are still not effectively leveraging the data to help with early detection of health risks. This capstone project with Pravida Health, a physician-led wellness clinic, is about defining the strategy for a digital solution that would ease the access and interpretation of these complex data for both the clinicians and the patients. This would ultimately help patients become proactive, data-literate agents in their health journey.

Why do you choose ESTEEM?

ESTEEM was the right next step in my journey as an aspiring entrepreneur in technology. Coming from a technical and consulting backgrounds, I joined ESTEEM to materialize my ambitions for building impactful ventures that can have a large scale impact. My previous experiences have equipped me with the tools to derive strategic insights but I joined ESTEEM in order to start building. The comprehensive curriculum and the opportunity to work with like-minded colleagues driven to 'fix what matters' all made ESTEEM the right place for me to grow and impact.

What do you hope to do after ESTEEM?

After ESTEEM, I look forward to joining the healthtech industry contributing to the development of innovative technologies that spearhead early medical diagnosis and care. I aim to also leverage the entrepreneurial skills acquired through ESTEEM as well as the network of my fellow colleagues to build a venture helping people navigate chronic conditions.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I am a poet and like to write and publish on social media. As an avid health and wellness enthusiast, I also take great joy working out and sharing wellness tips on social media.