Saturn Pelvic Health co-founders Mirjam Weemhoff and Bart van Diepenbeek explain why half of pessary users deal with painful side effects, and why producers have no incentive to fix it. In episode 164 of Women Disrupting Tech, they share how Flexsupp, their adaptable pessary, aims to restore autonomy for women with pelvic organ prolapse.More
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Health 4.0: Transforming Healthcare For Real Health Equity | Show notes for episode 163 with Robin Blackstone, MD
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
Rethinking Incontinence: Building the Certain Valve | Show notes for episode 162 with Leonie van de Kamer
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
What Most Founders Learn Too Late About Startup Funding with Philipp Omenitsch | Show notes episode 138
In this conversation, Philipp Omenitsch discusses his journey in venture capital, the creation of Sequel and the Founder Files, and the barriers faced by founders, particularly female founders, in accessing venture capital. He highlights the importance of education, experience, and networking in securing funding, as well as the role of diverse founding teams and technical backgrounds in startup success. The discussion also touches on the unique approach of Sequel in empowering athletes to make informed investment decisions and the lessons learned from previous startup experiences.More
How Anieke Lamers Closes the Inequality Gap by Backing Female Founders with Borski Fund | Show notes episode 124
In Episode 124 of Women Disrupting Tech, Anieke Lamers challenges the notion that female founders must endure struggles alone. She advocates for systemic support and an investment ecosystem that empowers women. Through her experience at Borski Fund, Lamers emphasizes empathy, diversity, and the necessity of structural change for future female entrepreneurs.More
How Showing Her the Money Changes Venture Capital with Azin Radsan van Alebeek | Show notes episode 123
In Episode 123 of Women Disrupting Tech, Azin Radsan van Alebeek discusses her journey from consultancy to venture capitalism, advocating for women’s inclusion in funding. She emphasizes using capital as a tool for change, expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, and thinking big about investments to create a more equitable future in innovation.More
Arosha Brouwer on Scaling Workplace Wellbeing with Impact and Integrity | Show notes episode 122
In this episode, Arosha Brouwer discusses her new role as Chief Impact Officer at True Tribe and the importance of impact in her work. She shares insights on the partnership between True Tribe and Quan, focusing on workplace wellbeing and predictive analytics. Arosha reflects on the acquisition journey, emphasizing the significance of integrity and alignment in business. She addresses the pressures faced as a female founder and the importance of building a legacy through impact. The conversation also covers lessons learned from VC funding and the value of healthy investor relations, concluding with advice for aspiring female founders.More