Julien Pham is a board-certified physician who led both a clinical-stage gene therapy biotech through its IPO and FDA Fast Track designation and co-founded a VC-backed digital health startup, before becoming Managing Partner at 3CC where he invests across both biotech and digital health. His Third Culture immigrant identity, growing up on three continents before age 15, directly shapes 3CC's thesis of backing uniquely qualified founders rather than conventional pedigrees.

• A specific interest in healthcare innovation, with a recurring emphasis on kidney care and health equity. He actively encourages founders and clinician-innovators to apply their creativity toward solving unmet needs for vulnerable populations in these spaces, viewing technology as a way to address disparities in medical treatment.
• Commitment to backing founders who bridge multiple identities or backgrounds, often describing them as third culture mavericks. He focuses on the unique potential of individuals who live and work at the intersection of different cultures, looking for achievements that stem from these diverse global perspectives rather than just traditional metrics.
• Enthusiasm for global football (soccer), closely following major events like the World Cup and the Champions League. He is a dedicated supporter of Paris Saint-Germain and engages deeply with the sport's history and current events, such as celebrating Lionel Messi joining the French league or analyzing specific match dynamics like red cards and missed opportunities.
• Appreciation for scientific rigor and the academic ecosystem, particularly regarding the intellect and R&D activity found in Boston. He values data-driven approaches to public health, such as discussing herd immunity mathematics or vaccine efficacy, and identifies with STEM culture, even sharing nostalgic anecdotes about using graphing calculators in school.