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Mind the Gap: Women’s Health

Mind the Gap: Women’s Health

by Camille Giacomotto

Health & Fitness

Season 1

CensHERship: When Social Media Silences Women’s Health

The conversation explores the significant challenges faced by founders in women's health and sexual wellbeing, particularly regarding financial barriers and misconceptions that lead to misclassifications in the industry. It highlights the systemic issues that entrepreneurs encounter when trying to secure banking services and payment processing, often due to the stigmatisation of products related to women's health.

Inside the Venture Studio Actually Solving Women's Health Problems

Investment & Innovation: Building the FemTech Pipeline with Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures Only 2% of venture capital goes to all-female founding teams. In this episode, Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures, breaks down how a venture studio model is closing that gap, building FemTech startups from the ground up, de-risking innovation, and putting ownership back in women's hands. We cover: the funding gap behind the research gap, why "FemTech" needs a real definition, autoimmune disease and occupational health as the next frontiers, and what it actually takes to pitch women's health to investors who only speak the language of returns.

The Period Pain Solution We Needed

In this episode, Simone Sabbione, CEO and co-founder of MelioDays, discusses her journey in women's health, the challenges faced in developing solutions for menstrual pain, and the systemic issues surrounding funding and innovation in this space. She shares insights on the importance of resilience in the startup world, the need for more women in leadership roles, and the future of women's health. Simone emphasises the significance of small actions in driving change and encourages aspiring female founders to believe in themselves and their ideas.

Why Women's Health Is Actually the Smartest Investment Right Now

Vasanta Pundarika is the CEO and founder of Lotuspring, a healthcare advisory firm helping visionary leaders in women's health and behavioural health build sustainable growth strategies. With 20 years of experience as a healthcare investment banker, she has advised on transactions ranging from early-stage startups to multi-billion dollar companies. Vasanta breaks down why heart disease, not breast cancer, is the number one killer of women, and why so few people know it. She unpacks the real mechanics of fundraising in women's health: what investors actually look for, why founders are exhausted from explaining their sector before they even get to their pitch, and what it truly takes to build a women's health company that lasts. Clear-eyed, financially fluent, and deeply grounded in clinical reality this one is essential listening whether you are a founder, an investor, or simply trying to understand why this space is still struggling to scale.

How Feminvest Empowers Women

In this conversation, Michaela, CEO of FemInvest, shares her journey in establishing a venture capital fund focused on investing in women-led businesses. She discusses the challenges women face in entrepreneurship, particularly in securing funding and the importance of financial and health literacy. Michaela also highlights her personal health challenges and the systemic issues surrounding women's health. The discussion emphasises the need for collaboration between governments and venture capitalists to improve outcomes for women, as well as the cultural barriers that persist in the investment landscape. Ultimately, Michaela advocates for empowering women to take control of their health and financial futures.

Changing Healthcare From Within: From Clinics to Boardrooms

In this conversation, Dr. Mitzi Krockover discusses her extensive career in women's health, highlighting the importance of innovation, investment, and advocacy in improving healthcare for women. She emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of women's health issues, the barriers faced, and the role of intersectionality in addressing disparities. Dr. Krockover also shares insights from her podcast, the significance of philanthropy, and the impact of political decisions on women's health. The discussion concludes with a call to action for individuals to advocate for themselves and others in the realm of women's health.

Access, Equity, Action: From Health Policy to Women’s Care

In this conversation, Liz Powell discusses the critical role of policy in women's health, the impact of Roe v. Wade, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers. She speaks of the importance of advocacy, education, and community involvement in addressing disparities in women's health access. Liz also highlights the need for better representation in clinical trials and the potential for innovation in women's health. The discussion concludes with a call to action for voters to engage in women's health issues and the importance of bipartisan support for effective policy changes.

How Health Policy Drives Women’s Health Progress

In this conversation, Katie Schubert, president and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, discusses the historical exclusion of women from clinical trials, the current state of women's health research, and the importance of advocacy and policy change. She highlights the challenges women face in healthcare, including data gaps and the need for intersectional approaches. Schubert emphasises the role of employers and technology in supporting women's health and calls for community engagement to drive positive change. I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutrition’s power for Endometriosis, PCOS and overall Hormonal Health

Stephanie Pirotta discusses the critical intersection of nutrition and women’s health, focusing on conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. She emphasises the importance of lifestyle management and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care. The discussion also highlights the challenges in women’s health research, including funding issues and the prevalence of misinformation on social media. Stephanie advocates for empowering women to take charge of their health and the necessity for continued research and education in this vital area. I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.

Do I Have PCOS?

Professor Elisabet Stener-Victorin discusses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal condition affecting women. She explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and the variability of PCOS among individuals. The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle management, the challenges in diagnosing PCOS, and its connection to mental health. Professor Stener-Victorin also addresses the genetic factors involved, treatment options, and the need for increased public awareness and research funding for women’s health issues. I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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