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Create WealthThis Founder Sold his Company for ₹450 Crore and Bought it backMeet the man who sold his business and then, just as the final tranche was completed, bought the company back from his investors Deep Bajaj's journey is one of innovation, astute leadership and clarity of thought.For the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast, I sat down with Deep Bajaj, the founder of Sirona — India’s leading female hygiene brand.Deep’s story of building a brand, selling it through one of India's biggest FemTech exits, and then buying it back from the investors is extremely interesting. In this e...2025-04-2555 min
It Has to Be MeStrawberry Health: Convenient At-Home Hormone Testing | 049Are you being proactive about your hormones? Svetlana Kazantseva, CEO and co-founder of Strawberry Health, shares how a combo of home testing kits and concierge support is changing the game in women’s healthcare. With curiosity, adaptability, and relentless problem solving as her superpowers, Svetlana reinvented herself while living all over the world—from Siberia to India, the UK, and the US. What do you do when you land in San Francisco with a toddler and a newborn, and a pandemic hits? If you’re Svetlana, you start a company and a nonprofit to help women! Buil...2025-04-1053 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarDeep Bajaj (Sirona) on Doubling Down on Strengths"Weakness is given by God, but limits we set." - Deep BajajDeep Bajaj's powerful statement encapsulates a core theme: overcoming limitations and shaping our destinies through self-awareness and conscious choices. Our internal response to external challenges defines us.Deep Bajaj, 42, is the co-founder of Sirona Hygiene, a revolutionary femtech company that addressed previously ignored intimate and menstrual hygiene needs for Indian women. From a modest background, he built Sirona into a leader in its category, culminating in a ₹450 crore all-cash acquisition by the Good Glamm Group. Deep, along with his brother, stepped down to al...2025-03-1259 min
Simply StartupsPaytm’s Strategic ESOP Move, Zomato’s Rebranding to Eternal Ltd, and FemiSafe’s Funding SuccessIn today's episode, we delve into Paytm's allocation of nearly 85,000 shares to employees, Zomato's strategic rebranding to Eternal Ltd, and FemiSafe's ₹3 crore seed funding to expand in the femtech space. Join us for insights into these significant developments and their implications for the fintech, food delivery, and women's wellness sectors.
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Creative TrendsIndia Digital Healthcare: A $40 Billion OpportunityThis podcast explores the rapidly expanding digital healthcare market in India, projecting it to reach $40 billion by 2030. It examines key sub-sectors like telehealth, e-pharmacies, and wellness, outlining their market size, growth drivers, and funding trends. The podcast also identifies challenges such as regulatory ambiguity, data security concerns, and infrastructure gaps. Furthermore, it highlights government initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and offers strategic recommendations for stakeholders. Finally, the podcast predicts future trends such as the rise of super-apps and the application of AI in healthcare. The content has been sourced from a report by Navneet Kaur , Founder and CEO o...2025-03-0916 min
In Her EllementNavigating Women's Health Tech with Journalist Marina GernerMarina Gerner is an award-winning financial journalist and author. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Commerce & Culture at NYU Stern. In her new book, The Vagina Business, she explores the innovations shaping women’s health and the forces that have held the field back.In this episode, Marina shares some of the biggest success stories in health tech, as well as the innovations that have personally impacted her. She also explains how to navigate this rapidly growing space—and how to avoid what she calls “scam-tech.”Over her career, Marina has reported on health, technolo...2025-02-1727 min
Ctrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2: Women Building E-Commerce in India with Radhika Ghai and Manasa Garemella, Co-Founders of Kindlife.inIn this episode, we dive into the e-commerce market in India, which is projected to reach $120 billion this year and grow to $325 billion by 2030. With over 800 million internet users, India’s digital consumer base is one of the largest in the world, positioning it as a key player in the global digital economy.Join Radhika Ghai and Manasa Garemella, Co-founders of Kindlife, an e-commerce platform focused on beauty and wellness. Kindlife is designed for the conscious Gen Z consumer and taps into India’s $250 billion digital brand market, supporting both brands and communities.In t...2025-02-0157 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : Swetha Subbiah and Tanvie Hans on Women in Sports in India.In this episode, I sit down with Swetha Subbiah, Nike coach and performance trainer, and Tanvie Hans, footballer and athlete. Together, they’re the co-founders of Sisters in Sweat, India’s largest sports and wellness community exclusively for women.Despite making up 51% of the global population, women’s sports remain underrepresented. However, for the first time, annual global revenue for women’s sports is set to surpass $1 billion! Yet, the sports industry still hasn’t tapped into the immense potential of this market.That's why we’re highlighting this important conversation.We dive deep...2024-12-271h 00
Designing Successful StartupsFrom Siberia to Silicon Valley—One Woman's Startup JourneyBioSvetlana Kazantseva is a US-based entrepreneur and the founder of Strawberry Health, a women’s health startup empowering women to make proactive and data-driven health decisions.A mother of 2 and the founder of 2 FemTech companies, she lived and worked in diverse locations such as Siberia, New Delhi, London, and California, and brings a unique global perspective to her work.Svetlana is passionate about supporting women, she has established a thriving community of FemTech leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she supports immigrant women facing language barriers through community initiatives....2024-11-0635 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : How Flo Health, a Period Tracking App, Became a Unicorn - The Inside Story with Anna KlepchukovaIn this episode, I sit down with Anna Klepchukova, the Chief Medical Officer at Flo Health, Europe’s first FemTech unicorn and the world’s leading female health app. With over 380 million users worldwide, Flo Health provides invaluable support for women by helping them track their ovulation, manage their menstrual cycles, and navigate key life stages like fertility, pregnancy, and menopause.In this episode , Anna shares her journey in building Flo Health from its early days to its massive success, with a global base of over 80 million monthly active users and 1,5 million in Indi...2024-11-0646 min
The Daily Scrum - Asian Startup and Tech NewsHong Kong Embraces Digital Tokens To Modernize Finance, Cybersecurity In Asia: Toward A Safer Digital FutureFor Today's HeadlinesHong Kong Embraces Digital Tokens To Modernize Finance Cybersecurity In Asia: Toward A Safer Digital Future Femtech Showcase Spotlights Innovations In Women's HealthTata Technologies' JV With Bmw Sets Stage For More Global Automaker Partnerships In IndiaHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comHave a story you want us to cove...2024-10-1703 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : India’s Healthcare Landscape Innovation Opportunities and Investments with Dilip Kumar, Rainmatter.In this episode, I sit down with Dilip Kumar, who leads healthcare investments at Rainmatter, an initiative by Zerodha. Rainmatter focuses on supporting Indian founders building solutions in healthcare, wellness, and women’s health.We dive into the state of healthcare in India, with a special focus on women’s health. Our discussion covers current opportunities, existing gaps, and what needs to be done to make improvements in the sector.Some key topics we explore include:The current state of healthcare in India, particularly for women’s health.Dilip's personal journey and the ex...2024-09-2342 min
The Craft with May Globus[ep 092] Dr. Thara Vayali on collective liberation, evolving women’s healthcare & holistic wellbeingThara Vayali is a naturopathic doctor, public speaker and educator blazing new trails when it comes to women’s wellbeing and improving a broken healthcare system. And she’s paving it not only with innovation but with intuition and compassion, too.She is profoundly connected to herself, her body, and elements of nature—foundational as cofounder & chief medical officer at Hey Freya, a brand with a mission to reimagine women’s wellness by radically shifting how women show up in the world and care for themselves. Her decades-long work focuses on the intersectionality of women’s...2024-07-031h 11
MEXpreneurs Podcast#19 - Prelude Health (Singapore, FemTech) | Startup & Team - Mayra & Sarita, FoundersMayra Hurtado from Prelude Health in Singapore joins us again together with her co-founder, Dr. Sarita Kumble, to talk about their startup and team.
Prelude Health is a FemTech startup based in Singapore. Hormony is the flagship product of Prelude Health. Hormony enables women to measure, monitor, and manage their hormone health and wellness throughout perimenopause. Hormony's key innovation is the world’s first and only rapid saliva test that women can use in the privacy of their homes to measure their hormone levels with the support of a mobile app. Prelude Health has established global R&D...2024-06-0640 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : Investing in Women's Health in India with Ankur Khaitan, Fireside Ventures.In this episode we're joined by Ankur Khaitan, Principal at Fireside Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in India. Ankur's expertise lies in investing in early-stage consumer brands and startups. Fireside Ventures has been making waves in the investment scene, especially in healthcare, with recent investments in companies like Gynoveda, Inito, Amaha, and Good Bug. In this episode, Ankur gives us a deep dive into the current landscape of FemTech and women’s health investments in India, shedding light on why investors are increasingly bullish about this space. Additionally, he outlines the criteria Fire...2024-05-0633 min
BusinessLine PodcastsCan FemTech companies improve women's wellness in India?Anjana PV speaks to Navneet Kaur, Founder & CEO of FemTech India on an upcoming study by FemTech India called the FemTech India report. The report details the state of the market for women's health and wellness products in India. The podcast delves into the emerging field of FemTech in India, focusing on female health technology and its significance in addressing various women's health issues. Kaur provides insights into their research process, highlighting the longstanding neglect and underfunding of women's health initiatives. She emphasises the need for industry growth and investment, particularly in light of the sec...2024-04-1933 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : Is India Ready for Digital Apps for Family Building? with Carina Kholi, Founder of HummcareIn this episode, we're joined by Carina Kohli, the Founder of Hummcare, a digital healthcare startup revolutionizing maternity and family healthcare benefits in India. Through a blend of empathy, expert care, and doctor-backed research, Hummcare is reshaping the landscape for mothers, families, and organizations alike.We delve into the digital transformation sweeping India and how people are embracing technology like never before. Carina shares insights into Hummcare's innovative approach to employee and family healthcare benefits, emphasizing the importance of integrating healthcare into daily lifestyles.We explore the unique challenges...2024-03-2132 min
Digital Health Connect: Empowering Global Collaboration by ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector#33 ⎯ Empowering perspectives: Exploring Women's Health with Dr. Irene AninyeIn this episode of Digital Health Connect, Karolina Mackiewicz, Innovation Director of ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector, engages in a conversation with Dr. Irene Aninye, Chief Science Officer at the Society for Women's Health Research, just ahead of International Women’s Day.
Exploring the landscape of women’s health, they discussed the challenges, advancements, and future prospects. From the important role of research in advancing women’s health globally to the opportunities presented by FemTech in addressing various health issues, Irene shares her views on the current and future dynamics within this domain.
...2024-03-0719 minCtrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastSEASON 2 : Breaking Down the Alarming Increase in Breast Cancer Incidence among Indian women with - Geetha Manjunath🎙️ Welcome to Season 2, Episode 26 of the FemTech India Podcast! In this episode, our guest is Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder, CEO, and CTO of NIRAMAI Health Analytix. Dr. Manjunath has spearheaded the development of an innovative AI solution for the early detection of breast cancer without the use of radiation. With a PhD from IISc and management education from Kellogg’s Chicago, she brings over 25 years of experience in IT innovation to her work.In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the rising incidence of breast cancer in India, exploring factors such as genetics...2024-02-2230 min
Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi PylarinouSuperApp Mania Is Gaining Popularity#superapps #superapp #fintech While the question of whether SuperApp models will make it in the US or not remains unanswered, South East Asia, South Asia, India, Africa are embracing Super App models. Some countries have more than one SuperApp. The discussion with Neha Mehta is on SuperApps. She has authored the newly released book `ONE STOP`, by Penguin Random House. Pre-order US 👉 https://buff.ly/3v1Jckf ; UK 👉 https://buff.ly/482JyWeNeha Mehta is a Lawyer and Sustainability expert focused on ‘People’, ‘Planet’ and ‘Prosperity’. As a former international civil servant, Neha has been involved in...2023-12-1331 min
Karishma KonnectEp 85: Karishma Konnect with Tamanna Singh, Founder, MenovedaThis one's an episode I am truly delighted to have covered - a topic that is often unspoken about - the woes of menopause and the impact it has on families with a femtech entrepreneur reshaping the narrative to wonders. Meet Tamanna Singh, Founder, Menoveda on the #KarishmaKonnect podcast talking about all things menopause, the different phases, a wide range of research insights to widen your thinking, dealing with your loved ones menopause phase, what Ayurveda offers and how Menoveda effectively wraps it all up in their solutions as India's first menopause only brand.
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Radically Yours by RadhikaBuilding the world's 1st Femtech that combines Technology and Ayurveda ft. Rachana GuptaMeet Rachana Gupta - The woman behind starting the 1st Femtech combining Technology and Ayurveda. In 2019, Rachana Gupta and her husband, Vishal Gupta, made a bold decision. They left their high-paying corporate jobs to follow their passion: making Ayurveda the top choice for women's health, covering everything from puberty to menopause. She also authored the book "Happiness ki Khoj" during her 16-year corporate career. But their real adventure began when they founded Gynoveda. This groundbreaking venture combined Technology & Ayurveda to tackle menstrual problems, making it the world's first Femtech. They even introduced MenoBot, an AI-powered g...2023-09-3023 min
Ctrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastRachana Gupta, Co-Founder - Gynoveda, on integrating Ayurveda into FemTechWelcome to this special episode dedicated to PCOS Awareness Month. Today, we dive deep into a topic that affects millions of women in India. We're here to shed light on the complexities surrounding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the broader landscape of women's health, especially focusing on menstrual health in the millennial generation.Our guest today is a visionary in the field of women's health, with a mission to empower Indian women through the use of technology. Rachana Gupta, the Co-Founder of Gynoveda, joins us to share her incredible insights. Gynoveda is at the forefront of...2023-09-2932 min
Ctrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastOne in five Women Suffer from PCOS in IndiaIn this episode, we dive into the world of community building, innovation, and women's health empowerment with an exceptional guest who wears many hats.Meet Nidhi Singh, the Founder and CEO of PCOS Club India, where community experience building is her strongest suit. Nidhi's expertise extends far and wide as she seamlessly juggles between building product-based communities, providing personalized care for PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), offering enlightening Masterclasses and cutting-edge diagnostics, and curating a one-stop marketplace for PCOS management.As a staunch advocate for women's health empowerment through innovation, Nidhi Singh is our...2023-09-2128 min
Ctrl + Alt + Thrive. PodcastEP - 17 All Things Marketing and Brand Building in Women's Health.Send us a Text Message.Join us on this podcast episode as we dive deep into the world of marketing in FemTech. Our special guest is Ambika Luthra, a passionate marketer and a staunch advocate for women's health. Ambika is renowned for her ability to drive business growth through successful marketing strategies. Currently, she holds the position of Brand Manager at Swisse India, where she oversees all aspects of branding.Ambika's expertise extends to conceptualizing and leading the creative process for lifestyle shoots and brand videos used in PR and social media. On the product p...2023-09-0320 min
Under the SisterhoodAnu Bhatnaghar on how sisterhood will change the world.Today we’re getting under the hood with Anu Bhatnagar a daughter, sister, friend, women’s advocate, mentor, healer, and women’s health strategist and thought leader.Anu is living and enjoying the beautiful flow of life. Merging her healing and strategic advisory roles in the business of healthcare equity, she leads a self-love movement for girls and women. She uses her three-decade-long meditative and healing journey to help women enjoy radiant health and authentic living. She serves as a mentor helping women founders to amplify their voices and tap into heart-centered leadership. She is...2023-07-1356 min