Dr. Hannah Allen, Chief Medical Officer at Heidi, spent 14 years as a GP across rural, inner-city, and hospital settings in the UK before moving into health tech. In episode 166 of Women Disrupting Tech, she explains how Heidi, an AI Care Partner, reduces the administrative burden driving a 42% GP attrition risk in the UK (per RCGP survey data), and why over 90% of patients report feeling more listened to when their doctor uses an AI scribe instead of typing notes during a visit. The conversation covers the predictive power of pregnancy-related health data, the gender bias female founders face when raising venture capital, and why Hannah believes AI’s real value in medicine is freeing clinicians to reconnect with patients rather than replacing clinical judgment.More
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Building an Adaptable Pessary To Restore Women’s Autonomy | Show notes for episode 164 with Mirjam Weemhoff and Bart van Diepenbeek
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
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
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
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 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
Building The Next Seven Gold Standards in Women’s Health | Show notes for episode 151 with Carmen van Vilsteren
Carmen van Vilsteren shares her journey through tech, healthcare, and innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating global standards in women’s health. She discusses her experiences with medical device development, market adoption, and strategies to accelerate innovation in healthcare.More
How a Female Founder Builds Privacy-First Tech for an Aging Population | Show notes for episode 150 with Femke Delissen
Hear from PAVA co-founder Femke Delissen how PAVA is innovating elderly care with a simple WiFi sensor that enhances nurses’ ability to monitor residents without invasive methods. Femke discusses the company’s approach in podcast episode 150, highlighting the importance of user involvement, moral commitment to healthcare, and the need for straightforward technology in addressing workforce challenges.More
How a Female Founder Transforms Brain Injury Rehab with AI and VR with Faviola Dadis | Show notes episode 146
In this podcast interview, Faviola Brugger-Dadis discusses her transition from her first company, NeuroReality, to her current venture, Brain Boost XR. She explains how her new platform integrates artificial intelligence and virtual reality to provide personalised rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injuries. The technology uses gamified experiences and digital twins to improve patient engagement and restore personal dignity, addressing high dropout rates seen in traditional therapy. Brugger-Dadis also shares her perspective as a female founder in a male-dominated industry, highlighting the importance of finding investors who offer genuine collaboration rather than just capital. Ultimately, the source highlights her vision of using advanced tech to make clinical recovery more effective, accessible, and human-centric.More