The Women in HealthTech Show

Catherine Davies
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A podcast to help great female-founded health tech companies to be successful by sharing good ideas, stories of success and failure and practical advice from people across the health ecosystem. We will inspire you, connect you with partners, customers and investors and offer practical advice through the stories of other women in the sector.

  1. APR 2

    People-first digital transformation in the NHS, with Georgina Charlton

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Georgina Charlton, Associate Director of Delivery at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and a former diagnostic radiographer, to discuss her path into NHS transformation and digital health leadership within the Apollo programme. Georgina explains why successful change depends on early stakeholder engagement, multidisciplinary ways of working, and psychologically safe cultures, drawing on her experience as an award-winning Freedom to Speak Up Guardian. She reflects on implementing an electronic patient record, emphasising adoption, benefit realisation, and return on investment, while noting behavioural, accessibility, risk, and financial pressures unique to healthcare. Georgina shares what makes her happiest, how she manages a busy senior role using ideas from The Chimp Paradox, the value of intentional and diverse networks, experiences of gender representation in senior and tech spaces, and career advice about aligning education to goals, pacing progression, and showing self-kindness. Georgina Charlton is a diagnostic radiographer turned digital health leader with over 17 years of experience in the NHS. As Associate Director of Delivery within the Apollo program, she leads the transformation of healthcare through data and technology optimisation with a strong focus on adoption, return on investment and benefit realisation. Georgina's career is defined by strong clinical leadership and operational delivery with a proven record of building and leading, high performing multidisciplinary teams to drive organisational and system change. Her expertise includes shaping the future of a data-driven NHS by maximising the benefits of electronic patient record systems, leveraging data platforms for improved patient outcomes, and navigating the digital health and AI future in the NHS. Georgina is particularly focused on empowering people during digital transformation and ensuring the successful impact of change. As a former award-winning Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and London Region Lead, she's dedicated to fostering psychologically safe and inclusive environments where innovation thrives.   You can find Georgina on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-charlton-bsc-mba-533b82165/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    53 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Revolutionizing Patient Flow in the NHS and beyond, with Gabrielle Zamagias

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Gabrielle Zamagias, Director of Strategic Partnerships at TeleTracking Technologies, about her extensive experience in healthcare operations technology. She shares insights into the company's efforts in improving NHS operations through technology, particularly their innovative approach to patient flow and bed management. Gabrielle also highlights a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to enhance TeleTracking's platform with AI capabilities, aimed at predictive and proactive patient care. Our conversation covers Gabrielle's personal journey, professional growth, experiences as a woman in health tech, and the importance of building strong, intentional relationships within the industry.   Gabrielle Zamagias is a global healthcare strategist and marketing leader with extensive experience in healthcare operations technology. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at TeleTracking Technologies, she leads global marketing and go-to market strategy, driving commercial growth and measurable patient impact. Previously, she led growth initiatives at Huma Health and built partnerships with ministries of health and global insurers to advance connected care. Gabrielle holds executive education credentials from Columbia, Oxford, and Imperial, and a BA from Pepperdine University.   Connect with Gabrielle via email at marketing@teletracking.com The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    31 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    Transforming patient care with AI, with Lyndsey Reeves

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Lyndsey Reeves, Head of Transformation at Skin Analytics. Lyndsey discusses her career trajectory from a dentist to a digital transformation leader within healthcare. She shares her experiences leading groundbreaking digital projects like AI-supported cancer detection in the NHS, the challenges of implementing technology in healthcare, and the importance of compassionate leadership. Lyndsey also emphasizes the significance of human connections in her work and personal life, highlighting her volunteer efforts with perinatal mental health support and training as a doula. The conversation explores the need for sustainable, long-term changes in the NHS, and the role of technology in addressing workforce shortages and improving patient care.    Lyndsey Reeves has a desire to bring meaningful patient-centered care to healthcare services. She started her career as a dentist, and over the last 20 years she's moved into commissioning and operational leadership roles in order to make change at a system level to shape how patients experience care. She's been fortunate to lead some exciting work in digital transformation, including the first enhanced primary care service to offer direct booking from NHS 111, Pandemic Response Services and Nationwide Primary Care Services. She's now focused on safely and thoughtfully introducing AI supported cancer detection into the NHS to improve outcomes for patients. She's passionate about creating healthcare that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives, and that works for whole communities, not just systems. Outside work, she's a single parent, a keen triathlete.  - she recently completed her first half Iron Man and a trained doula. She volunteers with Pandas charity, running a perinatal mental health support group in her local community.   Connect with Lyndsey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-reeves-82a0b061    The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    35 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    Changing health outcomes through the Holly Health app, with Grace Gimson

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Grace Gimson, founder and CEO of Holly Health, a digital health coaching service. Grace shares her journey from growing up in a tech-savvy family to creating Holly Health, which has supported over 70,000 NHS patients. She discusses the challenges and successes of integrating technology with psychology, the importance of small, sustainable changes, and expanding Holly Health beyond the NHS. The episode also delves into the significance of networking and overcoming gender bias in the tech and investment spaces. Grace Gimson is Founder and CEO of Holly Health, a fully digital yet compassionate health coaching service, which helps people to feel physically and mentally better. Grace's career spans operations, product and leadership, including roles at Microsoft, Deliveroo, and Scape, which was acquired by Facebook. From growing up in a family of engineers, Grace knew the power of technology and set her sights on combining her passions of psychology and accessible technology to create something impactful for the population. In 2020, Grace partnered with a team of psychology and product experts to bring science-based personalized health coaching to the public through Holly Health. She has since been enrolled as an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow and has formed partnerships at NHSICS, Integrated Care Systems Scale.   You can find Grace on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegimson/ or find out more by visiting https://www.hollyhealth.io/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    39 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    Investing in health technology, with Anne-Laure Meynier

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Anne-Laure Meynier about her extensive career in private equity and investment banking, focusing on healthcare.  Anne-Laure shares insights into the strategic issues in the European healthcare investment landscape, challenges in adopting innovative technologies in healthcare, the regulatory changes impacting the sector and her views on increasing gender diversity in finance and entrepreneurship.    Anne-Laure Meynier is a senior healthcare private equity investor who has been in the space for 12 years, most recently with Apposite Capital, a healthcare investment fund with an impact focus. And before that, with Bridgepoint Europe. She was previously a member of the Healthcare M&A team at Rothschild & Co in London. She is a graduate of ESCP Europe and a CFA charter holder.   Contact Anne-Laure on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameynier   Find out more about the Digital Healthcare Council here https://www.digitalhealthcarecouncil.com/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    29 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    Bringing transformative technology to the NHS, with Dr. Reggie Sangha

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Dr. Reggie Sangha, Medical Director at Content Guru. We discuss Reggie's extensive career in frontline medical primary care, large scale healthcare projects, and future technologies like virtual wards and smart tech-enabled cities. Reggie shares insights from her time at CareUK (now Practice Plus Group), her involvement in healthcare innovation, and her thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI in the medical field. She also recollects the impact of her time at university, her move into leadership roles, and the importance of seizing opportunities. The conversation touches on Reggie's personal journey, the significance of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. Dr Reggie Sangha has had a career spanning frontline medical primary care over decades  and delivering  large scale access projects  into challenging healthcare spaces like urgent care, health in justice and also to the latest models of future tech- such as virtual wards/connected communities and supporting citizens to live at home via  'smart tech' enabled cities. She has a proven track record in delivering innovative pilots into practical commercial offerings for the NHS,  as part of the teams she has worked with. She currently works at Content Guru which is a UK Headquartered – global cloud communications software business, co-founded by the Taylor brothers in the early 90s, Content Guru is part of the Redwood Technology group. It provides national infrastructure cloud resilience to multiple industry sectors - including blue light mission critical services for the NHS. Her latest role is working as their Medical Director and also the Clinical Safety officer for their newer Generative Ai applications and other emerging technologies. Contact Reggie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reggie-sangha-2b28a275/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    37 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Navigating Healthcare Innovation, with Dr Chantal Cox

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Dr Chantal Cox, Investment Manager at Octopus Ventures. Chantal shares insights from her career at the intersection of clinical care, commercial strategy, and venture capital. The discussion covers her transition from NHS doctor to venture capitalist, the challenges and opportunities in integrating technology into healthcare, and the importance of supporting female entrepreneurs. Chantal also offers her perspective on the complexities of scaling healthcare innovations within the NHS and the vital role of mentorship and networking in professional growth.    Dr Chantal Cox has spent her career working at the intersection of clinical care, commercial strategy, and venture capital. Her insights have been published in Business Insider, the Washington Post, Forbes, the Times, and the BMJ. She trained and worked as a doctor in the NHS before moving into strategy consulting and later venture capital. That journey has given her a front row seat to the reality of how healthcare systems work and where they fall short. She supports founders building the future of healthcare from diagnostics and digital infrastructure to patient led platforms and workforce solutions. She cares deeply about businesses that are clinically relevant, commercially viable, and inclusively designed, especially in spaces where innovation has historically lagged. She's particularly interested in how we reimagine care for underserved groups, whether that's women, ethnic minorities or frontline professionals themselves.   You can contact Chantal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchantalcox/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    44 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Creating connections in health innovation, with Professor Joann Rhodes

    In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Professor Joann Rhodes, Chief Executive of HIRANI. We discuss Joann's career trajectory from a cellular pharmacologist to leading health research and innovation in Northern Ireland. Highlights include her work in developing immunomodulation therapies, brokering major industry-academic partnerships, and her pivotal role in setting up the 1.3 billion neurodegeneration R&D labs at the Francis Crick Institute. Joann also shares insights into moving to Northern Ireland pre-pandemic, the importance of building strong networks, and her drive to make a significant impact on healthcare ecosystems.   Professor Joann Rhodes is Chief Executive of HIRANI, driving collaborative health research and innovation across Northern Ireland from lab to clinic to home. A former cellular pharmacologist at Imperial College, she helped develop immunomodulation therapies for COPD and clinical biomarker rationales for multiple novel therapeutics. Since 2011 she's brokered major industry–academic partnerships, including the £16M US–UK Pfizer Rare Diseases Consortium, and served as Chief of Staff at Merck UK R&D (2018–2020) to launch the £1.3B neurodegeneration R&D labs at the Francis Crick Institute. She advises TopMD, Discovery Park, and the British Pharmacological Society, holds honorary professorships at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, and earned an Executive MBA from Imperial College, winning the Dean's Award and Joan Woodward Prize.   Contact Joann on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannrhodes/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

    41 min
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A podcast to help great female-founded health tech companies to be successful by sharing good ideas, stories of success and failure and practical advice from people across the health ecosystem. We will inspire you, connect you with partners, customers and investors and offer practical advice through the stories of other women in the sector.

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