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Failure - the PodcastNonProfitPaloozaToday’s episode, NonProfitPalooza, might better be titled “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Overachievers.” Our guests are Marissa Fayer and Brody Galloway, both of whom founded and actively run MedTech nonprofits. Were that not enough, they also hold day jobs.Marissa Fayer is the founder and CEO of HERhealthEQ, an organization dedicated to reducing the equity gap in access to healthcare for women around the world — or, more simply put, deploying medical equipment to maternal health patients that really need it. When we spoke with her, she was just back from Ghana, where HERhealthEQ was inst...2025-01-0848 min
Logistics with PurposeEmpowering Women: Marissa Fayer's Mission for Health Equity with HERhealthEQMarissa Fayer, CEO and founder of HERhealthEQ, joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Sofia Rivas in this episode of Logistics with Purpose to discuss the critical intersection of technology and healthcare, particularly in advancing women's health equity. With a mission to provide essential medical equipment to developing countries, Marissa emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between surplus and need, ensuring that communities have access to vital health resources. She highlights the role of AI in healthcare, explaining how it can streamline processes, reduce burnout among medical professionals, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Listen in as...2024-12-1953 min
HER TalksHER.Talks x PSI: Voice, Choice and Agency Series | Episode 3HERHealthEQ is excited to release the second episode in our series with PSI, a network of locally-led, globally-connected organizations that are passionate about making it easier for people to lead healthier lives.Join HERHealthEQ CEO Marissa Fayer, as she moderates an insightful conversation with PSI's Managing Director of the Maverick Collective & Director of Individual Philanthropy, Rena Greifinger.This series will delve in depth into the 3 key areas of concern for women globally, as it pertains to their health; Voice, Choice and Agency. In the third episode, join us for a discussion on how flexible funding...2024-11-0748 min
HER TalksHER.Talks x PSI: Voice, Choice and Agency Series | Episode 2HERHealthEQ is excited to release the second episode in our series with PSI, a network of locally-led, globally-connected organizations that are passionate about making it easier for people to lead healthier lives.Join HERHealthEQ CEO Marissa Fayer, as she moderates an insightful conversation with Viya Health's East Africa Managing Director Maureen Chege-Ondego & Senior Advisor of Global Digital Health, Andrea Novella, and PSI's Country Director Ayesha Leghari.This series will delve in depth into the 3 key areas of concern for women globally, as it pertains to their health; Voice, Choice and Agency. In this second episode...2024-10-2552 min
HER TalksHER.Talks x PSI: Voice, Choice and Agency Series | Episode 1HERHealthEQ is excited to release the first in our series with PSI, network of locally-led, globally-connected organizations that are passionate about making it easier for people to lead healthier lives.Join HERHealthEQ CEO Marissa Fayer, as she moderates an insightful conversation with two of PSI's very own, A360 Director Fifi Ogbandeminu and Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Alison Malmqvist.This series will delve in depth into the 3 key areas of concern for women globally, as it pertains to their health; Voice, Choice and Agency. In this first episode, Voice, hear a discussion...2024-09-3047 min
Business of the VHealth Equity for Women with Marissa Fayer of DeepLook Medical and HERhealthEQWomen deserve better lives through better health. Marissa Fayer, CEO of DeepLook Medical and HERhealthEQ, has made it her mission to reduce the equity gap in access to healthcare for women around the world. In fact, she believes Wealth is Health. Hear her role in developing cutting-edge healthcare technologies, the latest data on dense breasts, how to find strategic partners with your women’s healthcare business, how to handle lengthy clinical trials, and behind-the-scenes of running a nonprofit in the healthcare space. Tune in to this episode to improve health equity for women!
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Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by MomentumWhy Women Must Lead in HealthTech – And How to Get There | Marissa Fayer, DeepLook MedicalWomen face unique challenges in HealthTech. What strategies are useful in overcoming them? Having women in leadership roles is crucial for addressing women's health issues and driving industry progress. Find out the secrets to succeeding in a field where women often have to work harder to be seen and heard. In this episode you’ll hear about: 👉🏻 Advocacy for women in leadership 👉🏻 Advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs and leaders 👉🏻 The significance of networking in establishing collaborations 👉🏻 Measuring Impact of Health Initiatives Our guest is Marissa Fayer, CEO & founder of non-profit HERhealthEQ, CEO of DeepLook Medical. Marissa Fayer is a 20+ medtech executive, innovat...2024-06-2032 min
Keep IT Healthy | Podcast by MomentumMarissa Fayer | Why women must lead in HealthTech – and how to get thereDeepLook Medical CEO and HERhealthEQ Founder Marissa Fayer delivers a masterclass in breaking through healthcare's leadership barriers. Learn why diverse leadership isn't just about equality – it's about building better healthcare solutions that serve everyone.In this episode, you'll discover:🔹Leadership blueprint: proven strategies for women to advance in HealthTech leadership roles🔹Network acceleration: build game-changing relationships that fuel professional growth🔹Impact metrics: measure and communicate healthcare initiatives' success in ways that resonate🔹Innovation advantage: leverage diverse perspectives to create more effective healthcare solutions🔹Influence mastery: develop executive presence that com...2024-06-2032 min
Medsider: Learn from Medtech and Healthtech Founders and CEOsDon’t Build A Unicorn, Build A Useful Zebra: Interview with DeepLook CEO Marissa FayerIn this episode of Medsider Radio, we had an engaging conversation with Marissa Fayer, CEO of DeepLook Medical. This startup is developing AI-powered diagnostic tools that help radiologists detect cancerous lesions in dense tissue. Marissa has over two decades of experience as a medtech executive, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, spanning companies like Hologic and Olympus. She’s the founder of HERhealthEQ, a non-profit focused on advancing global women's health, and an entrepreneur-in-residence at Graybella Capital and Goddess Gaia Ventures. She’s a TEDx Speaker, a UCSC Miller Center Social Entrepreneur Fellow, and winner of the 2022 First in FemTe...2024-04-1030 min
Purpose and Profit with Kathy Varol72. Marissa Fayer on Redistributing Resources for Global Women’s HealthMarissa Fayer is the founder and CEO of HERhealthEQ, a global non-profit with the mission to improve women’s health in developing countries by providing access to medical devices & equipment, creating an equitable standard of care. Here are two 2020 statistics from the World Health Organization that highlight the inequitable standard of care for women in developing countries that HERhealthEQ is trying to combat: ● 90% of cervical cancer and related deaths worldwide occurred in low- and middle-income countries ● approximately 95% of all maternal deaths occurred in low and lower-middle-income countries, and most could have been prevented
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Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastHow AI and Technology are Transforming Women's Health
AI is revolutionizing healthcare, and this episode features a compelling conversation with Marissa Fayer, a trailblazer in the field of medical technology. As CEO of Deep Look Medical, CEO of the non-profit HerHealthEQ ,and with over 20 years in the medical device industry, Marissa talks about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we detect breast cancer and other tumors. She highlights the importance of having diverse representation in medical research, and how medical equipment can save women's lives in places with limited resources. We also learn about Marissa's inspiring journey from aspiring aerospace engineer to leading innovations in women's hea...2023-11-3045 min
HER TalksPutting the “S” in ESG - HER Talks - HERhealthEQHERhealthEQ is joined by Zoe Thompson, ESG Social Strategy Leader for KPMG; Mary Sculley, Board Member at Givsly, and Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ. In this discussion, the women discuss the different aspects of social good, the criticisms of CSR, and different approaches to DEI.Originally recorded: July 2023.MORE ABOUT HERHEALTHEQ:HERhealthEQ is a global nonprofit focused on deploying medical equipment to improve women's health in underserved regions worldwide. To date, we have screened, tested, and treated over 30,000 women for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cervical cancer, breast cancer, and maternal health issues.www.herhealtheq.orgDONATE: www.herhealtheq...2023-11-0351 min
HER TalksWhere We Go From Here – HER Talks Volume 7 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Kelly Martin (formerly Beckner), the Director of Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships at Earth Day; Dr. Susan Harvey, the VP of Global Medical Affairs at Hologic; and Lauren Ruotolo, author and disability advocate. With moderator Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ, these expert women discuss the vital next steps for women’s health advocates, discussing statistics and trends about women’s health, specifically as it relates to women of color and Disabled women. Then, they delve deeper into which systems disproportionately affect women, ending with a roadmap we can all take to a...2023-10-0555 min
HER TalksThe State of Women’s Health - HER Talks Volume 6 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Dr. Danielle Robinson, Head of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Diageo; Dr. Claudia Llanten, the Senior Specialist of Maternal and Child Health at Catholic Medical Mission Board, and Global Strategy & Operations Leader of the Government and Private Sector at EY. With moderator Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ, these expert women discuss the current state of women’s health, focusing on what each of their companies are doing to further equity efforts. They break down women’s health statistics and advocate for women-inclusive policies in workplaces and city planning and...2023-10-0554 min
HER TalksInnovations in Nonprofit Fundraising - HER Talks Volume 5 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ; Dr. Marian Gryzlo, the Director of Corporate & Strategic Partnerships at Ronald McDonald House; Shawn Melamed the Founder and CEO of Spiral Banking; and Marcia Roeder, the Senior Specialist of Strategic Philanthropy and Gifts In-Kind at International Medical Corps. With moderator Faith Legendre, a circular economy specialist, they discuss innovations in nonprofit fundraising. The panelists discuss transparent, sustainable fundraising trends and social return on investments, specifically as it relates to women’s health charities, and answer webinar attendees’ questions about fundraising advice and creative volunteering and...2023-10-051h 03
HER TalksHow the Environment Affects Global Health - HER Talks Volume 4 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Jessa Robuck, theCEO and Founder of VidaLuz Development; Fran Ayalasomayajula the CEO of RTL Innovation and President of Happy Mama; and Sheila Patel, the Vice President of Sustainability & Business Technology in North America for Capgemini Invent. With moderator Faith Legendre, a circularity and sustainability specialist, these expert women discuss how the environment affects global health.The panelists discuss the interrelationship between systemic environmental issues and health issues, how innovation, politics, and social activism can address said issues and how these are being addressed in the fields of corporations, holistic education...2023-10-0549 min
HER TalksWomen’s Health Equity - HER Talks Volume 3 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Stephanie Humphrey, the Technology and Lifestyle Expert at ABC News; Dr. Mitzi Krockover, Principal at SSB Solutions; and Donna Westerman, the former CEO of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. With moderator Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ, these brilliant women discuss the difference between equality and equity and what that looks like in the women’s health sphere. The panelists focus on how society can use technology to close the gap in women’s healthcare, break down the financial side of equity efforts, and engage in a conversation about equity effo...2023-10-051h 03
HER TalksPublic & Private Partnerships - HER Talks Volume 2 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Jennifer Iannolo, the founder and CEO of IMPERIA; Rachel Svetanoff, the CaringCrowd Programs Lead at Johnson & Johnson, and Andy Levy, the President of EastPark Drive and the Vice Chairperson of the HERhealthEQ board. With moderator Faith Legendre, a circularity and sustainability specialist, the experts panelists discuss how public and private partnerships can further social impact around the world. The panelists give examples of global nonprofit partnership programs, discuss how to develop successful partnerships and what brands look for in partnership opportunities. Lastly, they discuss the meaning of empowerment and how...2023-10-0545 min
HER TalksThanks For HER - HER Talks Volume 1 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Ilze Melngailis, the Senior Director for the UN Foundation Business Council and Private Sector Engagement; Jennifer Kim Field, the Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Henry Schein, and our CEO Marissa Fayer. With moderator Faith Legendre, a circularity and sustainability specialist, these incredible women discuss how investing in women’s health equity initiatives impacts and improves the lives of our communities. As Legendre says, when we have healthy women involved in and leading all sectors of our companies and communities, we all win. The panelists first discuss the UN...2023-10-0543 min
HER TalksHow Partnerships with Nonprofits Help Your Business - HER Talks Volume 8 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Caryl Stern, the Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation; Bonnie Gordon, the Cause Marketing Advisor for Vitamin Angels, and Keren Kay, the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Jerusalem Venture Partners. With moderator Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ, these incredible women– from both sides of the nonprofit and for profit aisle– discuss how intersector partnerships are built, why they work and how they can be improved. The panelists discuss the difference between common ground solutions and common ground strategies in partnerships, using organizations’ expertise to brainstorm and effectively collaborate on par...2023-10-0553 min
HER TalksESG, Impact, & The Next 1000 Days - HER Talks - HERhealthEQHERhealthEQ is joined by Steph Dreyer, Vice Chair at The LAM Foundation; Victoria Glazar, CSR Lead at GE HealthCare; and Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ. In this discussion, the women discuss Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the importance of doing the right thing, and their experiences with their respective organizations..Originally recorded: June 6, 2023.MORE ABOUT HERHEALTHEQ:HERhealthEQ is a global nonprofit focused on deploying medical equipment to improve women's health in underserved regions worldwide. To date, we have screened, tested, and treated over 30,000 women for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cervical cancer, breast cancer, and maternal health issues.www.herhealtheq...2023-07-2648 min
Tech Talks with Holly ScottGuest: Marissa FayerIn a recent chat with Marissa Fayer, CEO of DeepLook Medical and non-profit HERhealthEQ, Marissa shared how the importance of awareness and attention on the issues with women in focus, and how her companies are pioneering new trails for better healthcare.2023-06-1535 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerMarissa Fayer, Matteo Francesschetti, Rajeev Goel, Emad HasanMarissa Fayer [0:00]She founded HERhealthEQ in 2016, a social enterprise nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women by providing essential medical equipment to developing regions around the world. She founded HERhealthEQ because there was no one else focused on deploying medical equipment specifically for women’s noncommunicable diseases and “70% of donated equipment ends up in landfills”Matteo Francesschetti [15:07]An athlete from a young age—a competitive ski racer in his native Italy, who also played tennis and raced cars on the European stage— he has always been focused on winning, and in record...2023-05-161h 03
Global Health Pursuit8. Bridging the Gap for HER Health w/ Marissa FayerHave you ever wondered how health statistics are taken in the most rural parts of the world? Journal articles discuss how hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with and dying from cervical cancer, but just how accurate are these statistics?In this episode, Marissa Fayer and I chat about women's health in low and middle income countries, specifically cervical cancer statistics and the important work she does in the medtech and philanthropy sectors. We talk about Marissa's background and how HerHealthEQ was founded (in a bar!). HerHealthEQ is a nonprofit that aims to improve women's health...2023-05-0942 min
The Leading DifferenceMarissa Fayer | CEO of HERhealthEQ | Women’s Healthcare Accessibility, Aerospace Engineering, & PhilanthropyMarissa Fayer is a 20-plus-year medtech executive, innovator, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In this episode, Marissa discusses her deep passion for furthering women's healthcare, the trip to Costa Rica that changed the course of her career trajectory, and the fact that before she was recruited into healthcare, she was on track to become an aerospace engineer.
Guest links: http://www.marissafayer.com/ | https://www.herhealtheq.org/ | https://www.ggventures.co.uk/
Charity supported: Feeding America
Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at podcast@velentium.com...2023-05-0529 minThe Leading DifferenceMarissa Fayer | CEO of HERhealthEQ | Women’s Healthcare Accessibility, Aerospace Engineering, & PhilanthropyMarissa Fayer is a 20-plus-year medtech executive, innovator, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In this episode, Marissa discusses her deep passion for furthering women's healthcare, the trip to Costa Rica that changed the course of her career trajectory, and the fact that before she was recruited into healthcare, she was on track to become an aerospace engineer.
Guest links: http://www.marissafayer.com/ | https://www.herhealtheq.org/ | https://www.ggventures.co.uk/
Charity supported: Feeding America
Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at podcast@velentium.com...2023-05-0529 min
HER TalksWomen and Girls’ Issues - HER Talks Volume 9 - HERhealthEQIn this episode of HER Talks, HERhealthEQ is joined by Jacqueline Ebanks, the Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Gender Equity and Marissa Fayer, the CEO of HERhealthEQ. This episode was our first ever in-person HER Talks panel and was recorded at our International Women’s Day event. At this event, HERhealthEQ partnered with Jerusalem Venture Partners and EastPark Drive to host inspired members of the community for an evening of networking and conversation, helping to bring equity and equality to women around the world. In this discussion, Fayer and Ebanks discuss intersectional approaches to women’s issues and New...2023-04-1439 min
Project MedtechEpisode 120 | Marissa Fayer, CEO and Founder at HERhealthEQ | Women's Health: A Serial Entrepreneur's Path to Overhauling the Industry
In this episode, Marissa Fayer and Duane Mancini discuss what she is working on at HerHealthEQ, her role as CEO at DeepLook Medical, UltraSound AI and what she is working on there, her venture fund and there focus on women’s health, the importance of understanding the vision when you are a CEO taking over for the founding CEO, the importance of diversity on boards, her lessons learned so far, and so much more.
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2022-12-0559 min
Mission MegaphoneMission Megabite: HERHealthEQ - Equipment for EquityThis week we are spotlighting an amazing organization working to close the health equity gap. HERhealthEQ is creating health equity in developing communities around the world by providing the resources that women need to detect, prevent, and treat the top healthcare issues affecting women. They focus on maternal health, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease – medical issues that are easily diagnosed and treatable with access to the right equipment. Their ultimate goal is to improve women’s health in developing regions and create an equitable standard of care by providing access to medical equipment. In the shor...2022-07-0805 min
The Freshfields PodcastMedTech and Health Equity for Women - A Conversation with Marissa FayerIn this episode of our MedTech podcast series, Freshfields Partner Vinita Kailasanath sits down with Marissa Fayer – CEO and Founder of HERhealthEQ – to discuss trends in the global women’s healthcare market, including the women’s health industry’s growth beyond fertility solutions, efforts to increase clinical trial diversity, health equity, and more.
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HealthTech HourEp50: Marissa Fayer, CEO of HerHealthEQSteve welcomes Marissa Fayer, female health campaigner, CEO of charity bringing medical equipment to underserved communities all over the world2022-03-1658 min
Leading Entrepreneurs of the World | 1BusinessWorldSustainable Philanthropy | Marissa FayerWelcoming Marissa Fayer, founder & CEO of HERhealthEQ, at the Leading Entrepreneurs of the World Series on the topic: Sustainable PhilanthropyMarissa Fayer is the founder & CEO of HERhealthEQ. 20-year Life Science and Business executive building companies into world-class organizations. Champion of women’s health equity around the world. About HERhealthEQEQuipment for EQuity.HERHealthEQ's vision is to reduce female mortality in developing nations by providing access to medical device equipment, creating an equitable standard of care. Women ar...2021-10-0400 min
Let’s Talk MedtechLet's Talk Medtech With Marissa FayerMarissa Fayer is a decorated veteran of medtech. Hear how she broke into the industry and how she founded HERHealthEQ to fight for women's health.2021-09-1634 min
FemTech FocusHERHealthEQ bringing health equity to developing countries- Episode 117Marissa Fayer is the Founder and CEO HERHealthEQ, a social enterprise non-profit on a mission to close the gap in health equity around the world by provide medical devices to detect non-communicable diseases in developing countries. Marissa is a 20-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropis and also serves as the president of advisory firm Fayer Consulting LLC, Executive Vice-President of Women’s Health at DeepLook Medical, and Venture Partner at Assiduity Capital. Marissa has also previously served as an executive at Hologic, Olympus, Maquet-Gettinge, Providien Medical, and Accumed Innovative Technologies. She serves on the board of medtech companies Welwaze Medical, De...2021-05-2438 min
Career Diaries by ElemedHow to turn a passion project into a profitable, global business | Marissa Fayer, CEO & founder of HERHealthEQ and President of Fayer Consulting LLCKey takeaways:Find out how to turn your passion into a PROFITABLE businessWhat is the optimal way to MANAGE a heavy workloadThe hottest upcoming TRENDS in the Medtech industryGREAT tips for starting a healthcare organisation and Medtech consultancyAbout Marissa:Marissa Fayer is a 20-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CEO and founder of social enterprise / non-profit HERHealthEQ and the president of advisory firm Fayer Consulting LLC. Her mission is to move innovation and the health of women forward...2021-01-2055 min
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 612: Marissa FayerA Medical Device Executive and Adviser in public and equity backed companies. Helping companies grow through improvements in their Operations, connections to Capital, and creating a more sustainable and giving culture. Founder and CEO of HERHealthEQ. Spent the last 20 years growing Medical Device Manufacturing companies into world-class organizations with a distinct blend of Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Strategic skills.
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Catalyst TalksLeveraging Business Models for Impact with Marissa FayerMarissa Fayer is a 20-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CEO and founder of non-profit HERHealthEQ and the president of advisory firm Fayer Consulting LLC,. Her mission is to move innovation and the health of women forward throughout the world through the advancement of organizations and the communities in which they operate by increasing investment, building world-class organizations and healthcare systems, and enhancing partnerships. Through the development of innovation, systems, and technology that enhance and better a woman’s life, she can more productively contribute to an equal society and change the lives of their families, th...2020-04-1248 min
Healthy Wealthy & SmartMarisa Fayer: From Corporate to NonprofitOn this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Marissa Fayer joins me to discuss female entrepreneurship and HERHealthEQ. Marissa Fayer is an 18-year medtech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose mission is to advance growth and prosperity for organizations and the communities in which they operate. Marissa is the President of Fayer Consulting LLC, the CEO of the non-profit HERHealthEQ, a partner at LLEX Partners, the COO of Olympian Capital, and a business owner with Arbonne International. Her expertise and vision connect organizational optimization and development with responsibility to bring about a more giving global community with health...2018-03-0536 min