FemTech & Consumer Innovation Summit 2023

FemTech and Consumer Innovation Summit

Driving innovation and investment opportunities in femtech and consumer health to improve outcomes for women worldwide.

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New York, USA
7-8 June, 2023

We are offering more onsite opportunities than ever before! Take a look at our Product/Digital Demos, Trailblazers Forum and our Investor Forum.

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WHY ATTEND

Did you know that women account for just over 50% of the population, and yet make 80% of consumer purchasing decisions in healthcare? And yet, research, design, and clinical trials neglect women’s needs and female bodies. The growth in femtech and consumer health innovation is revolutionizing this as more and more women become the CEOs of their healthcare… 

The Femtech and Consumer Innovation Summit is the latest deep dive event part of the Women’s Health Innovation Series looking to tackle this growing sector of women’s health. Having had continental success in driving innovation, investment, research, and partnerships in ‘traditional’ women’s healthcare by bringing together critical stakeholders, join us in June 2023 as we channel this success into the consumer sector of the women’s health ecosystem.

Is your company focused on femtech and consumer health? Join us in New York as we bring together the leading investors, consumer pharmaceutical companies, femtech and consumer health startups, CPGs, FMCGs, marketing brands, digital giants, retailers, lifestyle, and wellness brands, and supply chain and manufacturing companies. Are you wanting to grow your network, increase business opportunities or address a particular challenge? Hear from leaders about the most pressing industry topics, including opportunities and challenges, data privacy, regulation, advertising, and more, as we collectively work towards improving health outcomes for women worldwide.

2023 Series Advisory Board

Author:

Alice Zheng

Principal
RH Capital

Alice Zheng

Principal
RH Capital

Author:

Elizabeth Garner

MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer, US
Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Elizabeth Garner

MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer, US
Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Author:

Jamie White

Health Science Strategy and Relations Lead in the Office of Research on Women’s Health
The National Institute of Health (NIH)

Jamie White

Health Science Strategy and Relations Lead in the Office of Research on Women’s Health
The National Institute of Health (NIH)

Author:

Kalahn Taylor-Clark

PhD, MPH Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Myovant Sciences

Kalahn Taylor-Clark

PhD, MPH Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Myovant Sciences

Author:

Valerie Palmieri

Executive Chairwoman
Aspira Women's Health

Valerie Palmieri

Executive Chairwoman
Aspira Women's Health

Author:

Sandy Milligan

MD, JD, Head of R&D
Organon

Sandy Milligan

MD, JD, Head of R&D
Organon

Author:

Lucy Perez

PhD, Senior Principal
McKinsey & Company

Lucy is a Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Boston office. Lucy has 15+ years of experience advising CEOs and top teams at leading pharma, biotech and life sciences companies globally on growth strategy, innovation, sustainability, and organizational transformation.

Lucy co-leads McKinsey’s ESG domain and McKinsey’s All-In DEI efforts in North America.  She also sponsors the Hispanic Latino Network at McKinsey and leads our research efforts on health equity.

Lucy Perez

PhD, Senior Principal
McKinsey & Company

Lucy is a Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Boston office. Lucy has 15+ years of experience advising CEOs and top teams at leading pharma, biotech and life sciences companies globally on growth strategy, innovation, sustainability, and organizational transformation.

Lucy co-leads McKinsey’s ESG domain and McKinsey’s All-In DEI efforts in North America.  She also sponsors the Hispanic Latino Network at McKinsey and leads our research efforts on health equity.

Author:

Dr. Neel Shah

Chief Medical Officer
Maven Clinic

Dr. Neel Shah

Chief Medical Officer
Maven Clinic

Author:

Raymon uit de Bulten

Pregnancy+ for Business Lead | B2B Digital Health Solution for Insurers, Payers and Government
Philips

Raymon uit de Bulten

Pregnancy+ for Business Lead | B2B Digital Health Solution for Insurers, Payers and Government
Philips

Author:

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner, Co-Founder, & Chief Vagipreneur ®
SPARK Solutions for Growth

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner, Co-Founder, & Chief Vagipreneur ®
SPARK Solutions for Growth

Author:

Bethany Corbin

Founder & CEO
FemInnovation

Bethany Corbin

Founder & CEO
FemInnovation

BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITIES...

As the pioneers at the forefront of solving the biggest challenges in femtech and women’s consumer health, the Femtech & Consumer Innovation Summit is giving startups the opportunity to showcase their industry-disrupting innovation.

Startup Demo Hour
The Startup Demo Hour is aimed at highlighting the latest femtech and consumer health innovation. 20 startups addressing an unmet need in the industry will get the opportunity to participate in this exclusive demo hour. 10 startups with a digital product and 10 startups with a physical product will be picked by our expertled selection committee. Those 20 selected will get their own branded table, set up to demonstrate their innovation for 1-hour, to our audience of strategic partners and investors.

Applications close 21 April

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Femtech Trailblazers Forum
Come together with like-minded leaders pioneering the way in femtech and women’s consumer health innovation to learn, network and grow. This private, closed-door forum is available to 30 CEOs or Founders only and will address specific challenges and discussion points, as chosen by the attendees. Apply here or with your demo application form.

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Investor Forum
Come together with like-minded investors in femtech or consumer health innovation to learn, network and grow. This private, closed-door forum is available to 30 investors only and will address specific challenges and discussion points. Apply here or speak to one of our dedicated audience management team.

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Operational Deep Dive: KPIs for Achieving ROI

Join us at an exclusive pre-event workshop!

An educational and interactive workshop led by investors from The Craftory, a capital fund looking to share their expert operational knowledge. Ideal for femtech & and women’s consumer health companies looking to amplify their digital and consumer capabilities, this workshop will outline critical success factors for optimizing market growth. Topics include (but are not limited to):

 - KPIs
 - Margin improvement
 - Acquisition marketing to brand marketing
 - How to enter retail successfully
 - Optimizing Amazon 

Apply for your place here.

Audience Breakdown

Femtech and Startups

At the center of our summit, we are committed to bringing together emerging companies in femtech and women’s consumer health. Our summit helps your company’s growth and development by connecting you with the right strategic partners for investment, funding, and partnership opportunities, and will help you overcome specific pain points and challenges through our specially curated program, made up of knowledge-sharing discussions and private networking forums.

Pharma

Playing a pinnacle role in steering the direction of women’s health landscape, our summit will provide your pharmaceutical company with access to the latest innovation-to-date, expanding partnership opportunities and elevating your presence as a leader in femtech and women’s consumer health.

Investors

Imperative for funding the next wave of femtech and consumer health innovation, our summit will amplify your presence as a champion of women’s health, connect you with the right startup, address specific challenges faced by portfolio companies during tailored knowledge-sharing discussions, and connect you with other investors during our private investor forum.

Industry Support

Armed with the necessary knowledge to help a number of stakeholders overcome specific challenges, our summit puts you in contact with the relevant people during our dedicated networking time.

FMCG/CPG

As leading manufacturers and distributors of femtech and women’s consumer health products, our summit will provide you with insights into the latest trends through our discussions and workshops, connect you with the newest innovation and help you overcome industry challenges to optimize outcomes.

Retailers

At the forefront of providing the end consumer with the latest innovation in women’s health and femtech, our summit will keep your company up to date with the latest trends, put you in touch with emerging innovation and connect you to industry experts that will enhance your industry presence.

Big Tech

As digital tech takes off in women’s consumer health, our summit provides a platform for tech companies interested in exploring the space through our indepth program and time dedicated for connecting and networking with industry peers.

Supply and Manufacturing

At the very origins of the ecosystem, our summit will provide your company with access to the latest trends and innovation and connect you with strategic partners, investors, and startups during our dedicated networking hours.

Marketing & Advertising agencies

Critical to the success of femtech and women’s consumer health brand, our summit will connect your marketing and advertising company with target clients through our networking hours and help you to better understand the key pain points faced by each stakeholder group in the industry.

2023 Speakers

 

Alicia Chong Rodriguez

Founder & CEO
Bloomer Tech

Alicia Chong Rodriguez

Founder & CEO
Bloomer Tech

Alicia Chong Rodriguez

Founder & CEO
Bloomer Tech
 

Amy Divaraniya

CEO & Co-Founder
Oova

Amy Divaraniya

CEO & Co-Founder
Oova

Amy Divaraniya

CEO & Co-Founder
Oova
 

Albert Fox Cahn

Executive Director
Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

Albert Fox Cahn

Executive Director
Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

Albert Fox Cahn

Executive Director
Surveillance Technology Oversight Project
 

Araxie Boyadjian

Co-Founder
LVNDR

Araxie Boyadjian

Co-Founder
LVNDR

Araxie Boyadjian

Co-Founder
LVNDR
 

Elizabeth Prenger

Co-Founder, Marketing & PR Lead
FemHealth Founders

Elizabeth Prenger

Co-Founder, Marketing & PR Lead
FemHealth Founders

Elizabeth Prenger

Co-Founder, Marketing & PR Lead
FemHealth Founders
 

Hannah Wrathall

Director
Wrapp Consulting

Hannah Wrathall

Director
Wrapp Consulting

Hannah Wrathall

Director
Wrapp Consulting
 

Helene Guilaume

Founder & CEO
Wild AI

Helene Guillaume is the founder and CEO of WILD.AI. She studied mathematics and financial risks, was a quant in a hedge fund and management consultant to Fortune500 companies in AI. She was a rugby player; she's an ultra-marathon runner, triathlete, surfer, skier, and ice-swimmer. Her favorite combined skillset is vitality+brains.

Helene Guilaume

Founder & CEO
Wild AI

Helene Guilaume

Founder & CEO
Wild AI

Helene Guillaume is the founder and CEO of WILD.AI. She studied mathematics and financial risks, was a quant in a hedge fund and management consultant to Fortune500 companies in AI. She was a rugby player; she's an ultra-marathon runner, triathlete, surfer, skier, and ice-swimmer. Her favorite combined skillset is vitality+brains.

 

Maria De Santis

Principal
Muse Capital

Maria De Santis

Principal
Muse Capital

Maria De Santis

Principal
Muse Capital
 

Kate Batz

Director
Femtech Analytics

Kate Batz

Director
Femtech Analytics

Kate Batz

Director
Femtech Analytics
 

Marlea Clark

Chief Marketing Officer
Stella Rising

Marlea Clark

Chief Marketing Officer
Stella Rising

Marlea Clark

Chief Marketing Officer
Stella Rising
 

Priyanka Jain

Co-Founder
Evvy

Priyanka Jain

Co-Founder
Evvy

Priyanka Jain

Co-Founder
Evvy
 

Samantha Gross

Associate
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Samantha Gross

Associate
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr

Samantha Gross

Associate
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr
 

Teddie Townsend

Director
CG Sawaya

Teddie Townsend

Director
CG Sawaya

Teddie Townsend

Director
CG Sawaya
 

Valentina Milanova

Founder & CPO
Daye

Valentina Milanova is the founder of Daye, the gynae health research and development company on a mission to close the gender pain gap and overcome historical gender biases in medical research and product innovation. After years of research and testing, Daye launched its first consumer product in 2020 - the world‘s only cramp-soothing tampon.  From the outset, Valentina has baked her core values into the DNA of the company - Daye‘s products are created by women who used to be in the prison system, and their tampons are produced in a fully carbon neutral operation.

Valentina Milanova

Founder & CPO
Daye

Valentina Milanova

Founder & CPO
Daye

Valentina Milanova is the founder of Daye, the gynae health research and development company on a mission to close the gender pain gap and overcome historical gender biases in medical research and product innovation. After years of research and testing, Daye launched its first consumer product in 2020 - the world‘s only cramp-soothing tampon.  From the outset, Valentina has baked her core values into the DNA of the company - Daye‘s products are created by women who used to be in the prison system, and their tampons are produced in a fully carbon neutral operation. Born and raised in Bulgaria, Valentina moved to the UK to attend the University of Buckingham, where she got degrees in business, economics, and law.  After considering careers in journalism and econometrics, Valentina soon found herself drawn in by the start-up world, working first at Techstars and then as a venture associate for Founders Factory. Meanwhile, she began working on her own idea for a company. After 180 pitches to investors, Valentina managed to raise £4.23 million in seed funding and in 2018, Daye started officially changing the face of female health for the better.

 

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory
 

Yotam Hod

CEO & Co-Founder
Gynica

Yotam Hod

CEO & Co-Founder
Gynica

Yotam Hod

CEO & Co-Founder
Gynica
 

Georgie Kovaks

Founder
Fempower Health

Georgie Kovaks

Founder
Fempower Health

Georgie Kovaks

Founder
Fempower Health
 

Emma Bates

Co-Founder & CEO
Diem

Emma Bates

Co-Founder & CEO
Diem

Emma Bates

Co-Founder & CEO
Diem
 

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner, Co-Founder, & Chief Vagipreneur ®
SPARK Solutions for Growth

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner, Co-Founder, & Chief Vagipreneur ®
SPARK Solutions for Growth

Rachel Braun Scherl

Managing Partner, Co-Founder, & Chief Vagipreneur ®
SPARK Solutions for Growth
 

Kung Pik Liu

Chief Design Angel
Design Angel

Kung Pik Liu

Chief Design Angel
Design Angel

Kung Pik Liu

Chief Design Angel
Design Angel
 

Samantha Miller

Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Cadence Health

Samantha Miller

Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Cadence Health

Samantha Miller

Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Cadence Health
 

Nina Stanley

Chief Creative and Neuromarketing Officer
MODHealth

Nina Stanley

Chief Creative and Neuromarketing Officer
MODHealth

Nina Stanley

Chief Creative and Neuromarketing Officer
MODHealth
 

Caroline Goodner

CEO
OrganiCare

Caroline Goodner

CEO
OrganiCare

Caroline Goodner

CEO
OrganiCare
 

Mim Senft

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Motivity Care

Mim Senft

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Motivity Care

Mim Senft

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Motivity Care
 

Frederique Welgryn

Global Vice President, Women’s Health
Perrigo

Frederique Welgryn

Global Vice President, Women’s Health
Perrigo

Frederique Welgryn

Global Vice President, Women’s Health
Perrigo
 

Lux Perry

CEO & Founder
Somedays

Lux Perry

CEO & Founder
Somedays

Lux Perry

CEO & Founder
Somedays
 

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory

Valerie Evans

Consumer Investor
The Craftory
 

Afshan Dosani

Head of Growth
Kindra

Afshan Dosani

Head of Growth
Kindra

Afshan Dosani

Head of Growth
Kindra
 

Dr Lyndsey Harper MD, FACOG IF

Founder & CEO
Rosy

Dr Lyndsey Harper MD, FACOG IF

Founder & CEO
Rosy

Dr Lyndsey Harper MD, FACOG IF

Founder & CEO
Rosy
 

Jessica Federer

Managing Partner
Supernode Ventures

Jessica Federer

Managing Partner
Supernode Ventures

Jessica Federer

Managing Partner
Supernode Ventures
 

Meghan Davis

Chief Executive Officer
Thinx

Meghan Davis (she/her) joined the Thinx team as CEO on May 23rd, 2022.

Meghan brings 20 years of experience leading winning health care and beauty businesses.  She has proven success in navigating complex business dynamics in multiple categories and countries to deliver meaningful products and solutions for consumers and customers. 

Meghan Davis

Chief Executive Officer
Thinx

Meghan Davis

Chief Executive Officer
Thinx

Meghan Davis (she/her) joined the Thinx team as CEO on May 23rd, 2022.

Meghan brings 20 years of experience leading winning health care and beauty businesses.  She has proven success in navigating complex business dynamics in multiple categories and countries to deliver meaningful products and solutions for consumers and customers. 

Under Meghan’s leadership, J&J Consumer Health Portugal delivered strong sales, market share gains and profitability in years of significant disruption due to the COVID pandemic impact.  As Marketing Director for J&J Consumer Northern Europe, Meghan accelerated the Beauty business by launching more than 20 new products in under four years and reset the Baby Toiletries portfolio strategy to reclaim market share amidst intense competitive pressure from new entrants.   In addition to her recent commercial responsibilities, Meghan spent several years in leadership positions within Corporate Strategy, Finance, Compliance and Risk Management.

Meghan’s high energy and inclusive leadership style enables her to build diverse, high performing teams. She is focused on meeting evolving needs of consumers and customers with innovative approaches and disciplined execution. 

Meghan received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.  She enjoys traveling and exploring with her husband, Matt.

 

Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles

Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles

Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles
 

Colette Courtion

CEO and Founder
JoyLux

Colette Courtion

CEO and Founder
JoyLux

Colette Courtion

CEO and Founder
JoyLux
 

Carli Sapir

Founding Partner
Amboy Street Ventures

Carli Sapir

Founding Partner
Amboy Street Ventures

Carli Sapir

Founding Partner
Amboy Street Ventures
 

Sarah Foley

Partner
SWAT Equity Partners

Sarah Foley

Partner
SWAT Equity Partners

Sarah Foley

Partner
SWAT Equity Partners
 

Elina Berglund

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles

Elina Berglund

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles

Elina Berglund

Co-Founder & CEO
Natural Cycles
 

Dorothy Kilroy

Chief Commerical Officer
Oura

Dorothy Kilroy

Chief Commerical Officer
Oura

Dorothy Kilroy

Chief Commerical Officer
Oura
 

Bethany Corbin

Founder & CEO
FemInnovation

Bethany Corbin

Founder & CEO
FemInnovation

Bethany Corbin

Founder & CEO
FemInnovation
 

Caroline O’Connor

Investor
Samsung Next

Caroline O’Connor

Investor
Samsung Next

Caroline O’Connor

Investor
Samsung Next
 

Caroline Weintraub

Vice President
True Beauty Ventures

Caroline Weintraub

Vice President
True Beauty Ventures

Caroline Weintraub

Vice President
True Beauty Ventures
 

Cindy Belardo

Co-Founder & CEO
Sunny Period

Cindy Belardo

Co-Founder & CEO
Sunny Period

Cindy Belardo

Co-Founder & CEO
Sunny Period
 

Corey Scholibo

Co-Founder, President & COO
Wile

Corey Scholibo

Co-Founder, President & COO
Wile

Corey Scholibo

Co-Founder, President & COO
Wile
 

Ilaria Fazio

CEO & Co-Founder
Ma Joie

Ilaria Fazio

CEO & Co-Founder
Ma Joie

Ilaria Fazio

CEO & Co-Founder
Ma Joie
 

Joy Altimare

CMO
Kindbody

Joy Altimare

CMO
Kindbody

Joy Altimare

CMO
Kindbody
 

Marissa Fayer

CEO & Founder
HERhealthEQ

Marissa Fayer

CEO & Founder
HERhealthEQ

Marissa Fayer

CEO & Founder
HERhealthEQ
 

Susan Levy

Founder & Principal
SBL Consulting

Susan Levy

Founder & Principal
SBL Consulting

Susan Levy

Founder & Principal
SBL Consulting

2023 Agenda

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Sessions include:

  • The CEO of Her Health: What are the Challenges and Opportunities in Femtech and Women’s Consumer Health?
  • Path to Prosperity: A Holistic Overview of the Investment Journey
  • Data Building and Privacy Protection: A Double-Edged Sword?
  • Web 3.0: Enhancing User Experience
  • What Role do Distribution Channels Play in Femtech and Consumer Innovation Outcomes?
  • Increasing Accessibility through Inclusive Innovation


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