Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe

Rewriting Women's Health Investing - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Maryann Selfe

Why Women's Health Is the Investment Opportunity Investors Are Missing. In the third episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/category/himss26], host Claire Murigande sits down with investment strategist Maryann Selfe, Founder of The Billion Dollar Blindspot. With 25 years in institutional capital markets, Maryann brings a rare financial lens to a sector long underserved by research and funding. She shares how data gaps created by the systematic exclusion of women from clinical trials have distorted investment models — and why that's finally starting to change. The discussion digs into the forces now converging to make women's health a compelling investment thesis: a massive demographic shift, the great wealth transfer, cultural change, and post-COVID technology breakthroughs. Maryann also introduces her platform, The Billion Dollar Blindspot, and her book of the same name — a practical guide for investors ready to enter the space. Be sure to visit our podcast website [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/episode/rewriting-womens-health-investing-himss26-europe-insights-with-maryann-selfe] for the full episode transcript. LINKS: * Connect with Maryann Self on LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-selfe/] * Learn more about The Billion Dollar Blindspot platform at billiondollarblindspot.com [https://billiondollarblindspot.com/ ] * Find all the details about Maryann's book at billiondollarblindspot.com/the-book [https://billiondollarblindspot.com/the-book/] * Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE [https://murigande.com] | LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemurigande/] * Follow us: LinkedIn [https://ch.linkedin.com/company/narrativesofpurpose] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/narrativesofpurpose_podcast/] * Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com [narrativespodcast@gmail.com] | subscribe to our news [https://podcastpage.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5b4b4a923de49b7979c883788&id=9a5096081a] * Tell us what you think: write a review [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/review] CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introducing the HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series and the Women's Health panel 02:27 - Maryann Selfe’s Journey From Banking to Discovering Untapped Opportunities in Women's Health Investing 06:25 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: the Capital Intelligence Platform Breaking Down Healthcare and Women's Health 08:37 - Challenges in Investing in Women's Health and Why Invest Now 10:50 - The Billion Dollar Blindspot: Why Did Maryann Write the Book? And What Does is Cover? Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network [https://narratives-of-purpose.captivate.fm/scn]

Making Medicine More Human - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Dr. Hannah Allen

AI in Healthcare: How Heidi Is Giving Doctors More Time with Patients. In the second episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/category/himss26], host Claire Murigande speaks with Dr. Hannah Allen, the Chief Medical Officer at Heidi. Heidi is building an AI Care Partner to expand clinical capacity by supporting every stage of care delivery. In addition to its AI scribe, Heidi gives clinicians access to trusted medical research at the point of care, and Comms, enabling healthcare teams to coordinate patient communications. In this interview, Dr. Hannah shares her journey into digital health. She talks about challenges in healthcare AI adoption, such as interoperability and managing regulatory differences across global markets. Dr Hannah sees the future of AI in healthcare as an enabler to making medicine more human, shifting from patient-centered to person-centered care. Be sure to visit our podcast website [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/episode/making-medicine-more-human-himss26-europe-insights-with-dr-hannah-allen] for the full episode transcript. LINKS: * Connect with Dr. Hannah Allen on LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hannah-a-a27ba650/] * Read the article on Dr. Hannah's journey: Blog post [https://www.heidihealth.com/en-gb/blog/from-bletchley-park-to-ai-driven-healthcare-a-personal-journey-through-innovation] * Learn more about Heidi at heidihealth.com [https://www.heidihealth.com] * Follow Heidi on their social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/heidi/] | X [twitter.com/tryheidi] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/watch/tryheidi/] | Instagram [instagram.com/tryheidi] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TryHeidi] * Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE [https://murigande.com] | LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemurigande/] * Follow us: LinkedIn [https://ch.linkedin.com/company/narrativesofpurpose] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/narrativesofpurpose_podcast/] * Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com [narrativespodcast@gmail.com] | subscribe to our news [https://podcastpage.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5b4b4a923de49b7979c883788&id=9a5096081a] * Tell us what you think: write a review [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/review] CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 special series 01:30 - Dr. Hannah Allen's journey through innovation 05:30 - What is Heidi and How does it work? 07:22 - Heidi's broader platform vision 09:31 - Challenges in healthcare AI adoption 16:52 - The future of AI in healthcare Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network [https://narratives-of-purpose.captivate.fm/scn]

Embracing AI in Healthcare - HIMSS26 Europe Insights with Hal Wolf

Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Healthcare Delivery. In this first episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2026 HIMSS European Health Conference [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/category/himss26], host Claire Murigande reconnects with Hal Wolf, the President and CEO of HIMSS. HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a non-profit organization with a strong commitment to advancing global health through technology, supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem and fostering health equity. In this conversation, Hal and Claire talk about the important role of information in modern healthcare technology, addressing workforce shortages through digital health innovations, and learning beyond borders to integrate global perspectives on healthcare. Be sure to visit our podcast website [https://narratives-of-purpose.beam.ly/episode/embracing-ai-in-healthcare-himss26-europe-insights-with-hal-wolf] for the full episode transcript. LINKS: * Learn more about HIMSS activities and events at himss.org [https://www.himss.org/] * Follow HIMSS on their social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/himss/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HIMSSpage] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/himssglobal/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/himss] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@himssglobal] * Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE [https://murigande.com] | LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemurigande/] * Follow us: LinkedIn [https://ch.linkedin.com/company/narrativesofpurpose] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/narrativesofpurpose_podcast/] * Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com [narrativespodcast@gmail.com] | subscribe to our news [https://podcastpage.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5b4b4a923de49b7979c883788&id=9a5096081a] * Tell us what you think: write a review [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/review] CHAPTERS: 00:19 - Introduction to HIMSS Europe 2026 Special Series 02:41 - The Role of Information in Healthcare Technology 11:11 - Global Perspectives in Healthcare Innovation 15:49 - Challenges and Innovations in Healthcare 21:20 - The Transformation of Health Monitoring through Digital Tools 24:13 - The Role of AI in Healthcare Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network [https://narratives-of-purpose.captivate.fm/scn]

On Bridging Theory and Practice in Health AI - HIMSS Europe Series with Amanda Leal

Accountability and Responsible AI Governance in Healthcare. In this final episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/category/himss]ce [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/specials], host Claire Murigande speaks with Amanda Leal, the AI governance and policy specialist at HealthAI. HealthAI, the global agency for responsible AI in health, is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. In this interview, Amanda reflects on her personal journey within the realm of healthcare and AI governance. Drawing from her legal background and experiences in tech policy, she shares her motivation to contribute to AI governance within the health sector. Be sure to visit our podcast website [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-bridging-theory-and-practice-in-health-ai-himss-europe-series-with-amanda-leal] for the full episode transcript. LINKS: * Connect with Amanda Leal: LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-leal/] * Learn more about HealthAI at healthai.agency [https://healthai.agency/] * Follow HealthAI on their social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthaiagency/] | Twitter/X [https://x.com/healthai_agency] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthai_global/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HealthAI.Agency] * Listen to all our HIMSS Europe episodes at bit.ly/himsseu [https://bit.ly/himsseu] * Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE [https://murigande.com] | LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemurigande/] * Follow us: LinkedIn [https://ch.linkedin.com/company/narrativesofpurpose] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/narrativesofpurpose_podcast/] * Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com [narrativespodcast@gmail.com] | subscribe to our news [https://podcastpage.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5b4b4a923de49b7979c883788&id=9a5096081a] * Tell us what you think: write a review [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/review] This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - AI Governance and Accountability 01:23 - Introducing Amanda and HealthAI 03:18 - HealthAI's Mission and Activities 06:32 - AI Governance in The Health Sector 09:29 - Addressing the Gender Gap in AI 11:55 - Gender Inequality and AI Development Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network [https://narratives-of-purpose.captivate.fm/scn]

On Transitioning to Gender-Specific Medicine - HIMSS Europe Series with Thao Nguyen

Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conferen [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/category/himss]ce [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/specials], host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder & CEO Thao Nguyen. Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data. Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations for increased recognition and implementation of gender-specific practices across the healthcare continuum, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift that will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and the pharmaceutical industry alike. Be sure to visit our podcast website [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-transitioning-to-gender-specific-medicine-himss-europe-series-with-thao-nguyen] for the full episode transcript. LINKS: * Connect with Thao Nguyen: LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thao-nguyen-equalcarenow/] * Learn more about Equal Care at equal-care.org [https://equal-care.org/en] * Follow Equal Care on their social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/equal-care-now/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/equalcarenow/#] * Listen to Episode 72 from our Women's Health series [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/on-normalising-gender-specific-medicine-womens-health-series-with-thao-nguyen], Thao's first guest feature on Narratives of Purpose * Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE [https://murigande.com] | LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemurigande/] * Follow us: LinkedIn [https://ch.linkedin.com/company/narrativesofpurpose] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/narrativesofpurpose_podcast/] * Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com [narrativespodcast@gmail.com] | subscribe to our news [https://podcastpage.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5b4b4a923de49b7979c883788&id=9a5096081a] * Tell us what you think: write a review [https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/review] This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine 01:23 - Introducing Thao and Equal Care 04:48 - Addressing the Gender Health Gap Through Data 09:18 - Becoming the Number One Startup in Digital Health Innovation 13:07 - Gender-Specific Health in the Future Mentioned in this episode: Narratives of Purpose is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network [https://narratives-of-purpose.captivate.fm/scn]