Join MedtechWOMEN for its fourth and final MedtechFORUM of 2025.
The funding landscape for women’s health innovation is rapidly evolving, shaped by shifting investor priorities, economic pressures and heightened attention to equity in healthcare. While opportunities for groundbreaking solutions are growing, founders, investors and advocates must navigate persistent challenges in access to capital, market entry and long-term sustainability.
This session brings together leading voices in women’s health investment, entrepreneurship and innovation to share practical strategies for success in today’s environment. Participants will gain insights into current funding trends, learn how to position women’s health initiatives to resonate with investors and explore creative approaches to building strong financial pathways. Through candid discussion and actionable takeaways, this session will equip attendees with tools and perspectives needed to advance women’s health solutions despite the complexities of today’s market.
Moderator: Ingrid Ellerbe, Executive Director of Diversity by Doing (DxD) Healthtech
Panelists:
- Ariana McGee, Founder and CEO of Navigate Maternity
- Kathy Tune, Managing Partner, Capita3
- Jessica Federer, former CDO Bayer
- Kelly Ashfield, Chief Operating Officer, Materna Medical