The next billion-dollar women-led healthcare technology is out there. How do we find it? That’s the job of Jennifer Mandelbaum, Partner at Halogen Ventures. Halogen is an early stage venture capital fund investing in consumer technology companies led by women. Hear the stories behind Halogen Ventures’ impressive portfolio, its focus on investing in the future of families, how the Halogen team is partnering with the state of Alabama, how consumer healthcare trends have changed in recent years, and what Jennifer looks for in founders to develop solutions for important concerns. Tune in to this episode to learn about catalyzing growth for women-led healthcare tech startups.

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Life shouldn’t stop when your period starts. That’s the motto of OhmBody and VP of Strategic Growth, Amy Gaston. OhmBody is redefining period care with wearable, hormone-free neurostimulation designed to support menstrual comfort, lighter & shorter periods, balanced moods, and overall well-being without side effects. Hear how Ohmbody provides hormone-free period relief, the device’s smart design & functionality, the impressive reduction in period blood from the clinical trials, why they’re focusing on keeping OhmBody available over-the-counter, and the future use cases for Ohmbody & period relief. Tune in to this episode to destigmatize menstrual health conversations.

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Ever laughed, sneezed, or been playing sports and accidentally peed yourself a little? You’re not alone. Is there anything you can do about those bladder leaks & incontinence? That’s the premise behind Uresta, led by Co-Founder & CEO Lauren Barker. Hear the history of pessaries & what went into the development of Uresta, the impressive stats on bladder leak reduction from their clinical trials, how they keep the Uresta device comfortable & effective for your bladder and vagina, how they’re breaking the taboo around bladder leaks & bladder support, and the complementary incontinence products in the works from Uresta. Tune in to this episode to finally stop bladder leaks.

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