Mind the Gap: 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 t...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 innova...

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 emphasise...

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...

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 geneti...

Professor Joyce Harper discusses the multifaceted aspects of women's health, emphasising the importance of gender-specific research, education, and the need for policy changes. She highlights the evolution of women's health awareness over the years, the role of media in disseminating accurate information, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age. Harper advocates for a more in...

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In this first episode of Mind the Gap, I explain the purpose of the podcast and introduce its five core pillars: Research, Education, Policy, Investment, Innovation. I outline how each pillar captures a different part of the gender health gap, from how studies are designed, to how care is delivered, how symptoms affect our work lives, how policies are written, and how cultural norms shape what get...