Spearheading the HackHERHealth initiative to address the significant gender disparities in healthcare, a must to drive innovation! Recognizing that women represent only 41% of clinical trial participants, aiming to bridge the gap in gender-specific healthcare. Historically, medical solutions and devices have been designed based on male physiology, leading to increased risks and decreased effectiveness for women. Women face a 50-75% higher risk of adverse drug reactions and unique challenges in cardiovascular disease, underscoring the need for tailored medical research and treatment approaches specific to women’s health.
Under my leadership, the initiative focused on various challenges such as neurodiversity, endometriosis, obesity, and more. Working closely with the team to define and prioritize these challenges, ensuring that we developed effective solutions.
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Whats up at SLUSH? The worlds largest gathering of VC
SLUSH 2023 was a vibrant and dynamic event that brought together key stakeholders in the healthcare start-up ecosystem. The event, held in Helsinki, focused on fostering collaboration and innovation to address complex health and healthcare challenges. The partnership between AstraZeneca and SLUSH aimed to create groundbreaking partnerships, drive diversity and inclusion, and encourage the development of purpose-driven companies in the healthcare sector.
Key highlights included the SLUSH 100 Startup Competition, where entrepreneurs had the chance to win a €1 million investment from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures. The event also featured workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities, providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with industry leaders and investors.
Overall, SLUSH 2023 was a significant event for the European innovation landscape, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving the future of healthcare.
Build for 7 years ahead
Start small, think big, scale fast. This can. Be applied in projects you do, or businesses you try, and in many other areas as well of course.
How to scale a biotech company from first seed to a globally reaching, growing and profitable situation, was an interesting discussion to have. In addition with the luxury to have it over a coffee and with local partners.