Imagine growing up in a small Ohio suburb as the daughter of first-generation immigrant from Pakistan, and transforming personal challenges into a mission that changes women's healthcare. Komel Caruso, the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of HerMD, shares her story of resilience and innovation with us. Inspired by her father's entrepreneurial spirit and her mother's health struggles, Komel's journey highlights how adversity can drive profound change. We discuss how her upbringing and personal experiences galvanized her commitment to empowering women through healthcare.
More about Komel:
Komel Caruso is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of HerMD. Physician-founded, patient-forward, and mission-driven, HerMD has been revolutionizing the future of women’s healthcare through an integrated, evidence-based model delivering comprehensive women's healthcare all under one roof. In her role, Komel is the lead executor of HerMD’s vision — overseeing marketing, brand and product. A marketing and brand enthusiast, Komel is the creator of HerMD's patient-centric brand and experience. Prior to joining HerMD, Komel spent 15+ years as a leader in operations, marketing and branding within the ed tech space at Kaplan, Story2 and Applerouth Education. Komel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing from New York University. She was most recently featured as NJ Mom's MOMpreneur of the week as well as in New Jersey Family. She has been a featured speaker at the Women and Worth Summit and Luminary x HeyMama's Women Who Innovate Summit 2023. She is a proud member of the Female Founder Collective. In 2025 Komel was named one of the 50 Trailblazing Leaders in Menopause. Komel also sits on the board of Under the Sisterhood. Under the Sisterhood is a social impact company that celebrates all women's voices and perspectives.
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