More and more women are investing in medtech startups as the next phase of their professional development.

It's a key career move that can fuel further business growth while establishing women entrepreneurs as experts and investors to be taken seriously.

But all investors need to know what to look for when gauging a pitch from a startup, because it's not just about the cool new science or the revenue projections.

My friend and mentor Faz Bashi taught me a thing or two about investing, and has been working to educate and empower other women looking to take this important professional step.