What happens when a young founder decides to rewrite the conversation on menopause and midlife in Singapore—starting with her own mother?

Join us for an inspiring episode of Femtec at Work featuring Valery Tan, co-founder of Surety Singapore, as she breaks taboos, builds communities, and empowers women (and men) to navigate this important life transition together.

From pivoting away from pharmaceutical sciences to becoming one of the youngest startup founders in the region, Valery’s journey is deeply personal and profoundly impactful. Discover how her mother’s experience inspired her to fill crucial gaps in menopause education and support, why cultural relevance matters in women's health, and how Surety Singapore is tackling stigma, policy gaps, and even corporate inclusivity.

Tune in, be inspired and be empowered!

Key Takeaways:

• Find out why Valery started Surety Singapore and the moving story behind it
• Discover how Surety Singapore is bridging cultural gaps and delivering credible, localized health content.
• Learn how Surety’s Midlife Festival is creating a more inclusive dialogue for families and workplaces alike
• Understand the policy and awareness gaps in Singapore and what’s being done to close them.
• Find out what obstacles Valery has faced as a young founder and how she overcame skepticism and age bias.
• Discover how Surety’s new Pulse Play app aims to help women track symptoms and access support
• Find out how Valery’s bond with her mother continues to shape Surety’s mission and what it means for those going through midlife transitions.

Resources:

Valery Tan: LinkedIn

Surety: LinkedIn

Surety: https://www.suretysg.com/

Maaike Steinebach : LinkedIn

Website Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.com

Instagram Femtech Future: @femtech_future

This episode isn’t just a conversation. It’s a call to action to challenge the stigma, embrace new perspectives, and support loved ones through every phase of life. Valery’s journey is living proof that transformative change can begin at home, with one honest conversation. By shining light on menopause and midlife transitions, Surety Singapore is sparking vital discussions, building bridges across generations and genders, and showing us all what empowered care truly looks like.

Don’t let these important stories stay in the shadows. If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think differently, share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. Hit like, leave us a review, and help amplify the voices that are changing the future of women’s health in Asia and beyond.