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Dr Karan ExploresHow to Protect Your Vaginal Health with Valentina Milanova⚡Join Dr. Karan as he dives deep into the science of the vaginal microbiome with Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye. Learn why understanding and caring for your vaginal health is more important than ever.💬 In this episode, Valentina breaks down the critical role the vaginal microbiome plays in overall health, fertility, and even pregnancy outcomes. From the dangers of douching to the science of probiotics and screenings, get a fresh perspective on how you can protect and enhance your intimate well-being. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on women’s health!Check out Daye...
2025-12-2650 min
UK Health Radio PodcastHealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 66
Episode 66 - Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye, is closing the gender health gap with innovative medical devices tackling under-served gynae conditions, from period and pelvic pain to cervical cancer prevention.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, e...
2025-10-1455 min
HealthTech HourEp132: Can a diagnostic tampon eradicate cervical cancer? Valentina, founder of Daye, believes it can. Valentina Milanova is the founder and CEO of Daye, a gynae health research and development company seeking to close the gender health gap with proprietary medical and diagnostic devices aimed at common, yet under-served gynae health conditions, ranging from period and pelvic pain to cervical cancer prevention.Valentina is a huge advocate for women's health and this show goes into detail on the chronic underfunding, lack of access and disparities in care women face across the world. It also covers how Valentina is remaking the world and winning, increasing access to pain relief during periods...
2025-10-1058 min
THE SLOW DOWNShe made TIME’s Invention of the Year while focusing on Women’s HealthMeet solo female founder Valentina Milanova. Creator of the Diagnostic Tampon and the CBD Tampon. After years of hard work in an underfunded industry - Valentina shares her experience and desire to 'de-glamorize' the founder experience. She is the founder and CEO of Daye, a gynae health, research and development company seeking to close the gender health gap with proprietary medical and diagnostic devices aimed at common, yet under-served gynae health conditions, ranging from period and pelvic pain to cervical cancer prevention. Valentina's research has been published in The Journal of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders a...
2025-09-061h 00
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health ITBreaking the Gender Gap in Healthcare: The Bold Innovations Shaping Women’s FuturesWhat if a tampon could diagnose infections—not just absorb them? In this fiery episode of HIT Like A Girl, guest host Demi Radeva sits down with Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye, live from HLTH Europe. Valentina’s mission? To smash the gender care gap with biotech breakthroughs—starting with diagnostic tampons that could rewrite women’s healthcare.
From CBD-infused tampons to cutting-edge diagnostics, Valentina shares her relentless pursuit of innovation—and why Europe could become the epicenter of the women’s health revolution. But progress isn’t just about technology. It’s about listening to women, challe...
2025-08-1910 min
Trail BlazersBreaking Barriers in Female & Gyno Health Innovation - Valentina Milanova on Trail BlazersWelcome to Trail Blazers! Join Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, as she and Johnny dive into the critical need for advancements in women’s healthcare. From addressing diagnostic gaps and tackling advertising barriers to introducing groundbreaking non-invasive diagnostic tools, this conversation highlights how Daye is revolutionising gynaecological health and challenging stigmas surrounding women’s health. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion!Trail Blazers | Explosive Brands Get in touch with us on LinkedIn Get in touch with Johnny on LinkedIn
2025-06-1136 min
The Microbiome MavericksDecoding Female Physiology: A Deep Dive into Menstrual Care and the Vaginal Microbiome with Daye CEO, Valentina MilanovaHello and welcome to the Microbiome Maverick Podcast, the only place where microbiome science meets real-world applications. I am your host, Dr. Amine Zorgani, a microbiome expert on a mission to prevent the human microbiome from extinction! We continue our focus on the vital area of the vaginal microbiome and Women's Health. Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Valentina Milanova, the visionary CEO of Daye. Valentina will share insights into Daye's amazing work in menstrual care and discuss her personal journey into this field, including how she came to understand the critical importance of the vaginal...
2025-04-2440 min
Marketing in the MadnessDaye CBD Infused Tampons and Investor Skepticism: Why is Women’s Health Still Censored? with Valentina Milanova #73Send us a text
Welcome to another episode of Marketing in the Madness! This time, Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, joins the conversation to share how she’s revolutionising women’s health by tackling the gender health gap, challenging outdated norms, and fighting for equal representation in clinical research.
From revolutionising tampons with diagnostic and pain-relieving capabilities to navigating paid ad restrictions on platforms like Meta and Google, Valentina offers a masterclass in breaking through industry barriers.
Whether you're a marketer, brand strategist, or entrepreneur, this episode is pack...
2025-03-1146 min
Hysteria - Gender Health Talk mit Anja und CaroTampon Troubles - Periodenprodukt ProblemeTampons – ein alltägliches Menstruationsprodukt, das für viele Frauen, Mädchen und trans Personen unverzichtbar ist. Doch wie der Gender Data Gap auch hier zu Sicherheitslücken führen kann, erklären wir in dieser Folge. Wir beleuchten nicht nur die potenziellen Gesundheitsrisiken, sondern werfen auch einen Blick auf die Alternativen und die wachsende öffentliche Diskussion über Periodensicherheit und Gleichberechtigung.Quellen Shearston JA, Upson K, Gordon M, Do V, Balac O, Nguyen K, Yan B, Kioumourtzoglou MA, Schilling K. Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s. Environ Int. 2024 Aug;190:108849. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.202...
2025-02-2037 min
PharmaSource PodcastWomen in BioPharma [Live] - Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Top Female ExecutivesLeadership insights from our latest Women in BioPharma meetup.
"I fully expect that the industry will have multiple female CEOs in the years to come," predicts Elizabeth Hickman, Chief Executive Officer of Austin Pharmaceuticals.
However, the current state of the pharma industry is that while gender mix starts fairly even, by the time you get to the C-suite, the top table is still overwhelmingly male.
In our most recent Women in BioPharma meetup Elizabeth Hickman was joined by Nikki Whitfield, CEO of Upperton; and Hennie Zijlstra, Chief Commercial Officer at Adragos to share...
2025-01-0241 min
Not AloneRevolutionizing Women's Health: Game-Changing Innovations RevealedThis episode is brought to you by Daye: Raising the standards in gynae health by creating innovative products and services that fit conveniently into our lives. Daye's Diagnostic Tampon, which won this year's Time Invention award in the Home Health category, offers a convenient way to test your vaginal health from the comfort of home. Learn more and shop now at: https://www.yourdaye.com/In this week’s episode, Valeria sits down with Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, to discuss how women’s reproductive health is being transformed through innovation and advocacy. Valentina shar...
2024-12-171h 11
Badass Women in BusinessRedefining Women’s Health: Valentina Milanova on Innovation, Leadership, and Closing the Gender Gap in Gynecological CareSend us a textIn this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy are joined by Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye. Valentina shares her journey from studying law and business to pioneering innovation in gynecological health. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture funding, especially in healthcare, and highlights Daye's groundbreaking work in developing CBD tampons and diagnostic products that support women's health in accessible and effective ways. Valentina’s candid discussion of the obstacles in women’s health innovation, along with her inspiring approach to team management and social impa...
2024-11-1239 min
The MedTalk PodcastThe FemTech Series: Breaking the stigma of STI testingOn this episode of The FemTech Series you can hear Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News talk to Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye about the latest innovation from Daye and how women can now test for STIs with the use of a diagnostic tampon.
2024-10-2412 min
The Daily MoveWhy haven't we found a cure for endometriosis?Endometrios affects approximately 10% of women globally, with debilitating symptoms including severe pain and bleeding, mental health problems and infertility. So why haven't we found a cure?
We talk to Wellness Coach Livvy Franks (@liv_with_balance) about her personal journey with endometriosis, including her experience with GPs in diagnosing her condition, and Valentina Milanova, women's health expert and founder of gynaecological health company Daye, about what's slowing down the production of a cure.
2024-09-3032 min
Business of the VImproving Gynecological and Vaginal Health with Valentina Milanova of DayeIt’s time to bridge the gender gap in healthcare product innovation. Valentina Milanova, Founder, CEO, and CPO of Daye, started the company to raise the standards in gynecological health by creating innovative products and services that fit conveniently into our lives. Hear how her own menstrual history inspired her passion for the industry, how to take control over your health history, functionality of CBD-infused tampons, the vaginal microbiome, and Daye’s approach to sustainability. Tune in to this episode to improve gynecological health!
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2024-09-0528 min
Clean TruthsClean Truths x Valentina Milanova, Founder & CEO of DayeToday we chat with superwoman, Valentina Milanova, Founder of Daye. Discover how Daye is transforming women's health with groundbreaking products like CBD-infused tampons and pioneering efforts in period care. Explore Valentina's entrepreneurial journey, the hurdles she faced, and profound insights into the often overlooked nuances of women's health. Dive deep into discussions on gender bias in clinical research, the challenges in gynecological diagnostics, and innovative solutions like Daye's personalized period and pelvic pain clinic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about female empowerment, health, and sustainability.(00:00) Introduction to Clean Truce Podcast(00:13) Meet Valentina Anova: Innovator...
2024-08-2353 min
Brilliantly Branded Podcast61 | Closing the "Gender Pain Gap": Women's Health with Valentina MilanovaIn this episode, we had Valentina Milanova, the founder of Daye, a groundbreaking Femtech brand known for its innovative CBD tampons. Valentina's story is nothing short of inspiring—it's about resilience, determination, and breaking barriers in women's health.
Valentina shares her entrepreneurial journey, from the birth of her idea to the challenges of overcoming societal taboos and censorship. She shared her experiences into her journey at the femtech industry and emphasizes the importance of innovation and staying true to your mission.
She is on a mission to close the gender gap in medical research and product innovation — some...
2024-07-0427 min
HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE147: This Product Stops Period Pain for 80% of Women with Valentina MilanovaIf you have had period pain - this episode is for YOU! I was so excited to hear Valentina share her story and research about women's health on another podcast that I knew I had to have her on as a guest here. Today we're talking about painful periods, and although I believe that when there is period pain there's always an underlying reason, I'm also always interested in ways to relieve symptoms as soon as possible, especially when it's done naturally. Valentina has created not only the safest tampons on the market, but has actually created a...
2024-06-2423 min
Unwind with Poppy JamieThe toxic truth about women's healthcare and the fight for safe period products and vaginal care with Valentina MilanovaValentina Milanova joins us in this eye-opening episode, bringing her revolutionary ideas to the forefront of gynaecological health. The founder of Daye, Valentina is on a mission to transform the experience of women dealing with painful periods. She introduces us to safe tampons designed to alleviate period pain by locally administering anti-inflammatory relief in the vaginal area. The efficiency of targeting pain directly makes it a game-changer for those suffering from endometriosis or period pain.But that's not all – Daye goes beyond with diagnostic tampons. Valentina addresses the critical issue of women neglecting vaginal health screenings, le...
2024-03-0854 min
Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors presented by Atlantic PackagingDissolvable Packaging! Alex Abbott (SmartSolve) / Valentina Milanova (Daye)A first of its kind dissolvable packaging for tampons and more! Also the worlds first pain relieving tampon from Daye! What if packaging could be flushed along with the tampon? How can packaging be disposed of without a garbage can? Connect with SmartSolve and Alex here: https://www.smartsolve.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-abbott-%F0%9F%8C%8E%F0%9F%92%A7%E2%99%BB%EF%B8%8F-186b6217/Connect with Valentina and Daye here: https://www.yourdaye.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-milanova-%F0%9F%87...
2024-03-0624 min
Call Me CEO: Moms Building Businesses, a Woman's guide to Balancing it All175: Period Pain Treated with a Tampon | Daye and CEO Valentina MalenovaSend us a textEver wondered how to navigate the realms of gynecological health and tackle period pain effectively? Join us in this engaging episode as Camille sits down with Valentina Milanova, the innovative force behind Daye. Daye is a trailblazing brand committed to creating revolutionary products and services that empower women in managing their vaginal health and periods, while also addressing critical gaps in women's healthcare.In this conversation, Valentina candidly shares her personal journey that led to the inception of Daye, stemming from her own challenges in finding effective gynecological health solutions. Gain...
2024-02-0649 min
TNW PodcastFemtech special: Ida Tin (Clue) and Valentina Milanova (Daye)Let's talk about femtech in Europe. In this bonus episode of the TNW Podcast, we're featuring two interviews with notable players in the industry:Ida Tin, co-founder and chairwoman of the period tracking app Clue — and the very person who coined the term 'femtech' itself.Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye, a gynaecological health startup based in the UK.Listen to the episode with the player above — or, better still, find us on your favourite podcast platform and subscribe!Let us know how we did and get a chance to win a ticket to the...
2023-12-1553 min
Not My First GuessFundraising Special Part 2 (Back By Popular Demand)This episode is a little bit special. We're doing our second fundraising compilation, taking different tips and hard won lessons from our founders we've interviewed before. In this episode, we're going to focus on five founders:1. Jay Richards: At the time of interview, Jay's company Imagen had 25, 000 community members across 111 countries, having raised just 400k. Incredible growth. Here Jay talks about how some founders have a grit that means they can just go further with less. Curious about Imagen? Learn more here: https://imageninsights.com/2. Valentina Milanova: Valentina has raised several rounds of funding for h...
2023-11-2845 min
Heroes of HealthcareClosing the Gap: Addressing Gender Disparities in Medicine56% of women get turned away from emergency rooms when presenting with symptoms of an active heart attack. Across 700 different diseases, women get diagnosed later than men. These are just a few detrimental results of the existing gender gap in healthcare.In this episode of Heroes of Healthcare, we speak with Valentina Milanova, Founder and CPO of Daye about the groundbreaking ways Daye has been ramping up the innovation in women’s healthcare that has been sorely lacking for far too long. Join us as we discuss:Addressing gender bias and advocating for women’s healthInnovation for...
2023-07-0535 min
Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs UnfilteredValentina Milanova: The business of breaking taboosValentina Milanova, the visionary founder of Daye, a groundbreaking gynaecological health company, is on a mission to eliminate the gender gap in product innovation in the industry.Like many girls, Valentina experienced shame and anxiety when she got her first period early at just 9 years old. But instead of letting that experience hold her back, she decided to educate herself on all things women's health.Fast forward a few years, and her research revealed a glaring lack of innovation in women's health products and services, and so she decided to take matters into her own...
2023-06-1228 min
Not My First GuessWhat a founder of four learned about becoming founder fit with Victoria Armstrong, Angel Investor & Board Advisor for Female Founders RiseToday I’m joined by Victoria Armstrong, Angel Investor, Advisor and Mentor. Victoria is an inspiring player on and off the pitch with an impressive entrepreneurial background of 20 years worth of experience in rapidly growing start-ups including Biotech, Mental health and SaaS, and has the stories to prove it. She’s invested her journey across three very different markets (New Zealand, the US, and the UK), in seven different startups, four of which she founded and exited, with one being acquired out of the US. Victoria now holds multiple board and advisory positions in various tech businesses and immensely enjo...
2023-05-3057 min
Not My First GuessWhy confidence isn't one size fits all with Lauren Currie (OBE), Founder of UPFRONTToday I’m joined by Lauren Currie (OBE) Founder of UPFRONT and Host of the podcast UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie.UPFRONT is an organisation dedicated to changing confidence, visibility, and power for 1 million women and non-binary people. The idea was born of Laurens own frustration with the lack of women speakers and the dominance of all-male panels at conferences. She’s been doing this work since 2016 and wherever she goes, it’s her aim to take other women with her and amplify their voices. She and the UPFRONT team do this through Bonds (6-week course), The UPFRON...
2023-05-0259 min
The New KindValentina Milanova (Daye): The powerhouse tackling women's rights in health & businessExplore Daye: https://yourdaye.com/Follow Daye: https://www.instagram.com/meetdaye/Want to join live podcast episodes? Explore Uncommon Club.Included in this episode:The purpose behind Daye and why Valentina wanted to make a change in women's health.The first steps Valentina took to build the innovative CBD tampons.How Valentina built the prototypes on her kitchen tableHow she funded the first prototypes and business at the beginningA real look into securing seed funding, including how she built her pitch, who she approached and a behind the scenes.The reality...
2023-04-2759 min
Not My First GuessGrowing a Gynae Startup and Tackling Tampon Taboos- with Daye Founder, Valentina MilanovaDaye are on a mission: to close the gender pain gap, and overcome historical gender biases in medical research and product innovation. They launched their first product, CBD tampons in 2019, with a focus on sustainability and pain relief, and have since branched out to other products supporting vaginal health, including their latest product- vaginal screening using a tampon sample.But they're not stopping there- hoping to democratize access to insightful gynaecological health information which is not typically available through other providers or through the NHS.At the time of recording, Daye have raised several rounds...
2022-12-2053 min
Build ModeStarting the tampon revolution with Valentina Milanova from DayeWe’re so excited to be back with new episodes of Found and to introduce you to our brilliant new co-host Becca Szkutak! In this episode, we talk with Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye, a gynecological health company that’s working to close the gender pain gap and raise industry standards when it comes to women’s health products.While researching menstrual pain relief and tampon manufacturing, Valentina found there was a shocking lack of innovation, research, and health and safety standards in gynecological products. So she started Daye and created the most absorbent organi...
2022-12-0654 min
Female Startup ClubIf you’re building a CBD business, you NEED to listen to these 7 major learnings from the founders shaping the industry right nowHi everyone! Doone here - your host and hype girl. Thank you for tuning in to my solo episode this week. This week, I’m digging through the archives all the way back to the early days of Female Startup Club to unearth the lessons shared by female pioneers in the controversial, exciting and ever-evolving CBD industry. Since cannabis is progessively legalising across countries and it’s demand has increased multifold, we’ve seen an influx of innovative women-led companies in the space. Although, we must note, not a pa...
2022-09-0315 min
Bossing ItHow to create a global community that converts with Valentina MilanovaThis week's guest is Valentina Milanova, the founder of DAYE, a women’s health research and development company on a mission to close the gender pain gap. They have an amazing range of innovative products including CBD infused tampons that tackle period pain effectively and sustainably.
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Valentina moved to London in 2013 to study business, economics, and law at the University of Buckingham.
After considering careers in journalism and event planning, Valentina soon found herself drawn to the start-up world, working first at Techstars and then as a venture associate for Founde...
2022-01-1844 min
Not Defined by EndoS4E2 - A New Daye is Here - A conversation with CBD-infused tampon founder Valentina MilanovaWelcome to today's episode of Not Defined by Endo Podcast! Today, we are speaking with Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, a female health research and development company on a mission to bridge the gender gap in product innovation. They have created pain-relieving tampons infused with CBD which are not only effective but also sustainable.
Join me today as we listen to the incredible journey of Daye and how they are raising the standards of women’s healthcare.
If you want to know more or try out their products, please go to https://yourdaye.com.
2021-07-2124 min
HER ambitionEp5 - A new DAYE for periods with CEO Valentina MilanovaHave you heard of a pain-relieving tampon?
Today’s special guest is someone whose story is one of ABSOLUTE innovation and inspiration.
At the age of 26, Valentina Milanova is the CEO and Founder of Daye, the female health research company best known for its incredible pain-relieving, CBD-infused tampons. Daye’s tampons have featured in the FT, Forbes, the BBC and The Guardian and represent a real step forward in improving women’s health across the world.
In this fabulous episode, we discuss how Valentina pitches her tampons to a room thats 90% male investors, the (h...
2021-05-1330 min
FemTech FocusYour Daye's CBD-infused tampons are soothing your menstrual pain - Episode 105Valentina Milanova is the CEO and Founder of Your Daye, a female health research and development company on a mission to bridge the gender gap in product innovation. She founded and scaled the company through its clinical validation, regulatory approvals, proprietary in-house manufacturing, the creation of our unique brand, and the launch of our tampons in D2C and retail. She also developed the company’s product portfolio across period care, vaginal health screening and improved contraception. Prior to Your Daye, Valentina worked in Techstars UK and Founders Factory. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics, Business & Law from Un...
2021-04-1142 min
The Art Of Living NowThe Art of Living Now with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DAYE: Episode 3Valentina Milanova is the founder of DAYE, the women’s health research and development company on a mission to close the gender pain gap and overcome historical gender biases in medical research and product innovation.
Born and raised in Bulgaria, Valentina moved to London in study business, economics, and law at the University of Buckingham.
After considering careers in journalism and event planning, Valentina soon found herself drawn in by the start-up world, working first at Techstars and then as a venture associate for Founders Factory. Meanwhile, she began working on her own idea for a co...
2021-03-211h 18
The Cheer Up Luv Podcast*BONUS EPISODE* with Valentina MilanovaHello and welcome to a very special BONUS episode of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast with me your host, Eliza Hatch. Today I’m speaking to the wonderful Valentina Milanova, who is the founder of the CBD tampon and female health company, Daye. (Which you may remember was the lovely sponsor of our previous season!)In this episode we speak about the myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation, the double standards in medical research, the gender data gap and how tampons were originally invented for men! You can find out more about Daye here: @meetdaye and her...
2021-02-1820 min
Female Startup ClubInventing cannabis infused tampons and reimagining women’s health with Daye Founder Valentina MilanovaJoining me on the show today is Valentina Milanova, Founder of Daye - the company that’s reimagining women’s health. Daye is a female health company bridging the gaps in healthcare through medical research and innovation. They exist to raise the standards of gynae health by creating effective products and services that fit conveniently into womxn’s lives. Right now they have two groundbreaking products available; the naked tampon and the CBD coated tampon to help with period cramps - and yes I’ve tried them, and yes my period was amazing and I’ll be using these...
2021-01-2844 min
Tech.euArrival departs for Nasdaq, Santander buys Wirecard’s assets, and we talk to Riku Asikainen about e-scootersAnd here are the notes and links for this week’s episode:🚌 UK electric vehicle company Arrival set for $5.4bn Nasdaq listingTech.eu Podcast #192: Let’s talk about SPACs…💳 Santander buys Wirecard’s core European business for €100 millionFormer Wirecard boss Braun stonewalls German lawmakers’ inquiry🏗 Spacemaker, AI software for urban development, is acquired by Autodesk for $240 millionTech.eu Podcast — Slush Interview Special: Valentina Milanova (Daye) and Carl Christensen (Spacemaker)🛴 TfL and London Councils look for e-scooter operators to take part in year-long rental trial🎙 Interview with Riku Asikainen, managing...
2020-11-2028 min
She can. She did.Episode 19 - with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DAYEIt's hard enough launching a business in your home country as it is but add language and cultural barriers into the mix and as I'm sure you'll soon hear, it becomes a whole lot tougher... I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I knew from the moment I saw DAYE's branding that there would be a seriously savvy Founder behind it ... and 26 year old Valentina Milanova didn't disappoint.Having moved to the UK from Bulgaria to launch DAYE - the female health research and development company best known for its...
2020-11-1638 minShe can. She did.Episode 19 - with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DAYEIt's hard enough launching a business in your home country as it is but add language and cultural barriers into the mix and as I'm sure you'll soon hear, it becomes a whole lot tougher... I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I knew from the moment I saw DAYE's branding that there would be a seriously savvy Founder behind it ... and 26 year old Valentina Milanova didn't disappoint.Having moved to the UK from Bulgaria to launch DAYE - the female health research and development company best known for its...
2020-11-1638 min
In Hysterics5. Femtech and Transforming The Tampon with Valentina MilanovaThis week Dr Suba talks with Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye. Daye is a company looking to raise the standards in gynae health. Valentina tells us about her personal story behind launching Daye, how they are revolutionizing the humble tampon and what else they’ve got in store.
We learn about tampon standards (don’t blink, you’ll miss them), taking the tampon beyond being a menstrual product and why we need femtech!
In our short we hear about the Rely tampon scandal from the 1980s, dish up the facts on toxic shock syndrome - leavin...
2020-11-0451 min
FeminisedRethinking Periods with Valentina MilanovaIn this episode, I am talking to the founder of Daye - a company selling CBD infused tampons which aim to change the way we deal with period pain. We chat to Valentina about Daye, sustainability, ethical businesses and being a female founder.
Daye is an amazing company, really using their brand to make the world a better place. Follow them on Twitter @meetdaye and check out their products at yourdaye.com
Rate this episode and leave me a comment if you'd like!
Follow the show on Twitter @FeminisedPod and the hostess with the mostess @inesmwrites_
Thank you for listening!
2020-10-1222 min
People Doing ThingsDaye - Valentina MilanovaIntroducing Valentina Milanova She runs Daye, the female health research development company focusing on innovating organic and CBD infused tampons to aid cramp. It's pretty impressive. She's 25, originally from Bulgaria, has a BA and MA from the University of Buckingham (with first class honours), has worked for both Tech Stars and Founders Factory and recently raised $5.5m to take her company to the next level. Enjoy.
2020-09-3028 min
Out of Hours: The PodcastDaye: building a female disruptor brand, with Valentina MilanovaBrought to you by Out of Hours - the place to go for all things side projects. Sign up to our newsletter here.If you enjoy this episode, consider buying me a coffee to show your support! ☕️ We currently make a loss on the show and your support means the world!Today's guest is Valentina Milanova - the founder and CEO of the female healthcare company Daye. Valentina set up Daye following a history of reading research papers at school on female health. The catalyst was when she discovered that i...
2020-07-0842 min
Period StoryValentina Milanova: Imposter Syndrome Keeps You HumbleOn today's episode, I was so pleased to speak with Valentina Milanova, the founder of Daye, the women's healthcare brand. We had a wide ranging discussion talking about period pain, the role of CBD and the endocannabinoid system, female entrepreneurship and of course, Valentina shared her own period story.Valentina shared the story of getting her period at just 9 years old. Listen to hear why she hid her period for a year and what happened when she told her father.The gender pain gap is a very...
2020-06-1135 min
The Business of Universal Kindness PodcastValentina Milanova - DayeEver since she went through puberty at an early age Valentina has wanted to help more women and girls understand their cycles and make information more accessible, without the hush-hush taboo around periods. Find out how Valentina has managed to go from just an idea, to raising over $5.5M in funding, to bring her business to life and provide period care and information made to fit Daye’s customers.
2020-05-1844 min
Put Yourself FirstPain Free, Sustainable Periods & Health on Your Own Terms with Valentina Milanova, Founder of DayeGet £5 off your first box with code PYFxDaye go to https://yourdaye.com/ to order yours! Daye are a women's health company and tampon brand that exist to raise the standards of female health products and close the gender pain gap. In this interview with Founder and CEO Valentina Milanova, you'll learn: - The story behind how Daye began - The gender gap in research and development for women's health - The science behind Daye's tampons, from sustainability to CBD for pain-free periods - Valentina's insight as a female founder. From raising investment, to running a team and looking after h...
2020-05-0448 min
Stories of GrowthValentina Milanova on normalising female reproductive healthFor this episode, we chat with Valentina Milanova, Founder and CEO of UK based DAYE - A CDB tampon company who are on a mission a normalise the conversation around female reproductive health. Her story is both fascinating and well as impressive, as she's taking on the challenges of setting up physical manufacturing in the UK, the legal ambiguity of a fast changing cannabis market, as well as being a sole female founder. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement...
2019-12-0658 min
Tech.euFrom female health to urban planning: Valentina Milanova of Daye and Carl Christensen of Spacemaker (Slush Special)In this interview special episode recorded at Slush 2019, we’ve talked to Valentina Milanova, CEO and founder of Daye, and Carl Christensen, co-founder and CTO at Spacemaker. This episode is kindly sponsored by Google Cloud for Startups and is part of an exclusive interview series with prominent people in tech, recorded live at Slush 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-11-2532 min