Investing And Other Stories

10: Malin Frithiofsson: Femtech, Venture Studios & Closing the $1+ Trillion Gender Health Gap


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In this episode of the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA delves into the gender health gap with Malin Frithiofsson, CEO at Daya Ventures, the world’s first Femtech venture studio.

They discuss systemic disparities in healthcare between men and women, the misconceptions about Femtech, and how Daya Ventures is working to fill critical gaps in women's health. Malin shares her journey from studying gender studies to leading innovations in Femtech, and how at Daya, they systematically de-risk start-ups to create impactful changes.


Key topics include the venture studio model, the economic case for investing in women's health, and examples of integrating AI in addressing issues, such as birth-related anxiety. Tune in for an in-depth look at how innovation can drive equitable healthcare solutions.

00:00 Understanding the Gender Health Gap

01:52 Meet Malin Frithiofsson: CEO of Daya Ventures

03:04 Malin's Journey from Gender Studies to Femtech

05:39 Exploring the Gender Health Gap in Depth

10:44 The Broad Scope of Femtech, estimated at $1T by 2030

11:51 Contextual Femtech: Beyond Physical & Reproductive Health

17:42 The Financial Case for Investing in Femtech

20:31 Venture Studios vs. VC: The Daya Ventures Model

23:30 The Daya Process: From Intervention, to Discovery and Founder Sourcing Stages

29:29 Nordic vs. U.S. Venture Studio Models

31:19 Measuring Success and Impact

37:48 Using AI in Femtech: The Glimmer Example

43:24 Angel Investing Tips for Femtech



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