Inside the Venture Studio Actually Solving Women's Health Problems

Inside the Venture Studio Actually Solving Women's Health Problems

Investment & Innovation: Building the FemTech Pipeline with Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures Only 2% of venture capital goes to all-female founding teams. In this episode, Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures, breaks down how a venture studio model is closing that gap, building FemTech startups from the ground up, de-risking innovation, and putting ownership back in women's hands. We cover: the funding gap behind the research gap, why "FemTech" needs a real definition, autoimmune disease and occupational health as the next frontiers, and what it actually takes to pitch women's health to investors who only speak the language of returns.

The Period Pain Solution We Needed

In this episode, Simone Sabbione, CEO and co-founder of MelioDays, discusses her journey in women's health, the challenges faced in developing solutions for menstrual pain, and the systemic issues surrounding funding and innovation in this space. She shares insights on the importance of resilience in the startup world, the need for more women in leadership roles, and the future of women's health. Simone emphasises the significance of small actions in driving change and encourages aspiring female founders to believe in themselves and their ideas.

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.