One in three women will develop incontinence, and the options have stayed stuck at pads or surgery. In episode 162, Leonie van de Kamer, CEO of Certain, is building the valve in between: a patient-controlled device for stress urinary incontinence. On the spin-out from a contraceptive startup, why the UK comes first, and funding a device that does not exist yet.More
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Why FemTech Needs to Move Beyond Wellness Apps | Show notes for episode 161 with Karen Berg
In episode 161, Karen Berg, partner at Healthy.Capital, argues that venture capital often overlooks the value of complex healthcare startups involved in regulatory processes, which offer genuine innovation. She emphasizes the importance of clinical validation, measurable impact, and respectful partnerships to create investable FemTech solutions that address real health issues beyond wellness.More
Why the Funding Gap Starts Before Female Founders Ever Pitch | Show notes for episode 160 with Nithya Ruff
In episode 160, Nithya Ruff shares her inspiring journey from Bangalore to the US, highlighting the importance of independence, diversity, and innovation in tech. She discusses how her experiences shaped her leadership, the gender gap in venture funding, and the transformative potential of AI for women entrepreneurs.More
From Fragmentation to Collaboration in FemTech | Show notes for episode 159 with Maaike Steinebach and Sophie van Dijk
More than 90 FemTech companies in the Netherlands are working to close the gender health gap. Until FemTech NL connected them, most didn’t know the others existed. In episode 159 of the podcast, co-founders Maaike Steinebach and Sophie van Dijk walk through what it actually takes to align a fragmented industry: better data, better funding, and a shift from competition to collaboration.More
How This Female Founder Turned Fitness App Frustration into an AI Fitness Coach | Show notes for episode 158 with Zoe Pineau
In episode 158 of Women Disrupting Tech, Zoe Pineau shares her inspiring journey from weight loss to co-founding Fitly AI, a chat-based fitness app that simplifies tracking workouts and nutrition. Discover how her personal transformation, macro tracking insights, and AI innovations are revolutionizing fitness habits and app development.More
How Female Founders Build Financial Independence Before the Exit | Show notes for episode 157 with Ana Herrero-Wallace
In episode 157 of Women Disrupting Tech, Ana Herrero-Wallace shares her personal journey from financial trauma to an abundance mindset, emphasizing the importance of financial independence for women, and how mindset influences decision-making in money, entrepreneurship, and life.More
How Female Founders Build a Brand AI Will Recommend | Show notes for episode 156 with Rachel Gilley
In episode 156 of Women Disrupting Tech, Rachel Gilley, CEO of Clarity Global, shares her expertise on the impact of AI in communication, the importance of human oversight, and how companies can leverage AI tools like Surfacd for generative engine optimization. She also discusses gender diversity in leadership and the future of health tech.More
How Female Founders Can Pitch FemTech to Male Investors | Show notes for episode 155 with Beata Wandachowicz-Krason
In episode 155, we dive deep into the critical challenges and opportunities in women’s health tech, from cultural biases to funding gaps, and the role of leadership and data. Beata Wandachowicz-Krason shares her compelling journey, research, and practical strategies to accelerate progress in FemTech, emphasizing boldness, data, and inclusivity.More
How a Female Founder Is Fixing Solar Energy’s Hidden Waste Problem | Show notes for episode 154 with Andjela Bozinac
In episode 154, Andjela Bozinac, co-founder of Renovo Recycling, shares her journey from engineering to building innovative solutions for solar panel recycling. Discover how her technical background, martial arts discipline, and system thinking are driving a modular, chemical-free approach to end-of-life solar waste management, and learn practical tips for founders entering deep tech and climate innovation.More
How a Female Founder Helps Women Take Charge of Their Fertility | Show notes for episode 153 with Sabrina Nowicki
In this podcast episode, Sabrina Nowicki discusses her role in creating Cyclisity, a digital tool designed to help women master the fertility awareness method. Inspired by the pioneering work of her aunt, Toni Weschler, the app focuses on tracking biological indicators like basal body temperature and cervical fluid to provide insights into reproductive health. Unlike many competitors, the platform rejects predictive algorithms, instead prioritizing user education and data privacy to ensure women retain personal agency. The conversation highlights the founders’ strategic choice to self-fund the project, allowing them to remain committed to their ethical values without investor pressure. Ultimately, the sources describe a mission to bridge the gap between traditional menstrual charting and modern technology through a transparent, educational approach.More