Mind the Gap: Women’s Health

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.