FemTech Real Money Talks

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FemTech Real Money Talks is a podcast about money in FemTech.

  1. Founder Talks | Lucía Orozco López (FemTech Spain)

    FEB 3 · BONUS

    Founder Talks | Lucía Orozco López (FemTech Spain)

    In this Founder Talks mini-episode of FemTech Real Money Talks, we sit down with Lucía Orozco López, Founder of FemTech Spain, to talk honestly about what it really takes to build a FemTech ecosystem - not just startups, but the entire infrastructure around women’s health. Recorded on the go in Barcelona during the launch of FemTech Spain at HealthTech4, this conversation goes beyond buzzwords. Lucía shares how founders with strong business backgrounds can play a critical role in advancing women’s health, why Spain’s FemTech ecosystem is still early-stage, and how it has managed to achieve meaningful innovation with limited funding. We discuss the biggest bottlenecks in the Spanish market — from healthcare system fragmentation to the lack of specialized capital — as well as its strongest advantages, including deep-tech innovation, clinically validated medical devices, and strong ties to Europe and Latin America. This episode also dives into the money question: why FemTech founders often outperform despite higher barriers, what investors are starting to understand about women’s health, and why building bridges between founders, capital, and institutions is the next crucial step for the ecosystem. A candid conversation about FemTech as a business, women’s health as an industry, and why thinking globally from day one is no longer optional. Topics covered:– Building FemTech ecosystems from scratch– Business vs clinical backgrounds in women’s health– Funding gaps and investor readiness in FemTech– Spain’s position in the global FemTech landscape– Why women’s health is more than “wellness”

    16 min
  2. Bringing Club-Bathroom Sisterhood Into the Boardroom: Malin Frithiofsson on Daya Ventures & Global FemTech Innovation

    11/28/2025

    Bringing Club-Bathroom Sisterhood Into the Boardroom: Malin Frithiofsson on Daya Ventures & Global FemTech Innovation

    In this powerful episode we sit down with Malin Frithiofsson, Co-Founder & CEO of Daya Ventures - the world’s first FemTech venture studio built to close the gender health gap. Malin brings an unfiltered, deeply human perspective to the conversation, sharing how frustration with the tech industry’s obsession with “non-problems” pushed her to build a model that actually moves the needle in women’s health. Through evidence, community, systemic thinking, and fierce emotional commitment, Daya is redefining what innovation in FemTech should look like. 💡 Inside the episode:• Why real innovation in women’s health isn’t born from “eureka moments”• The Daya method: 2-month interventions, 600 experts, and radical problem-first startup creation• The emotional reality of “killing” ideas — and why it’s necessary• The creation story of Glimmer: the startup tackling childbirth fear, trauma, and its massive societal costs• How insurers, employers, and health systems become FemTech’s biggest customers• Why founders need both data and emotional attachment to survive the FemTech journey• What true impact looks like when women’s health becomes the center, not the afterthought Malin also opens up about her own traumatic birth experiences, postpartum depression, and how solutions like Glimmer could have changed everything — a raw, honest reminder of why FemTech matters. This conversation is a masterclass in building startups that matter - insightful, emotional, practical, and full of hard-earned wisdom. If you’re a FemTech founder, investor, builder, or anyone passionate about women’s health, this episode is required listening.

    1h 6m
  3. Ida Tin: How One Word Created a Billion-Dollar Industry

    12/19/2024

    Ida Tin: How One Word Created a Billion-Dollar Industry

    We're thrilled to share our latest FemTech Real Money Talks episode featuring Ida Tin, co-founder of Clue and the visionary who coined the term "FemTech" in 2016 - a moment that transformed the industry and created a powerful community of innovators in women's health. Key highlights from our candid conversation: The origin story of "FemTech" and how one word created visibility for an entire industry Fundraising challenges in women's health: "If we truly took women's bodies seriously, we would rebuild the whole world" The critical importance of data privacy in women's health apps and building trust with users The $1 trillion opportunity: McKinsey's recent report shows how adequate healthcare for women could transform the global economy The future of FemTech innovation: from molecular-level technologies to biomarkers and continuous monitoring 🔥 Hot Take: "It's absurd that we don't have longitudinal data on our hormonal lives. Why can't we have predictive models for menopause?" Ida also shared exciting news about her upcoming think tank "FemTech Assembly" aimed at articulating the crucial link between FemTech, economic growth, and planetary health. 👉 Whether you're a founder, investor, or innovator in the FemTech space, this episode offers invaluable insights into building impactful, ethical products that truly serve women's needs. Listen to the full episode: [Link] #FemTech #WomensHealth #StartupFunding #Innovation #HealthTech #VentureCapital #WomenInTech What resonates most with you about the evolution of FemTech? Share your thoughts below! 🗣️

    1h 15m

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FemTech Real Money Talks is a podcast about money in FemTech.