The FemTech India Podcast is a global community of FemTech and women's tech founders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists, with listeners from over 90 countries and a reach of more than 1.2 million people, making it the #1 women’s health podcast in India. Founded by Navneet Kaur, this podcast, produced by FemTech India, brings together individuals dedicated to building, investing in, and supporting innovations in women’s health tech and wellness. As South Asian women, many of us were not ...
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SEASON 2 / EP 40 : How Flo Health, a Period Tracking App, Became a Unicorn - The Inside Story with Anna Klepchukova
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Anna Klepchukova, the Chief Medical Officer at Flo Health, Europe’s first FemTech unicorn and the world’s leading female health app. With over 380 million users worldwide, Flo Health provides invaluable support for women by helping them track their ovulation, manage their menstrual cycles, and navigat…
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SEASON 2 / EP 39 : India’s Healthcare Landscape Innovation Opportunities and Investments with Dilip Kumar, Rainmatter.
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dilip Kumar, who leads healthcare investments at Rainmatter, an initiative by Zerodha. Rainmatter focuses on supporting Indian founders building solutions in healthcare, wellness, and women’s health. We dive into the state of healthcare in India, with a special focus on women’s health. Our discussion …
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SEASON 2 / EP 38 : India's First Self-Sampling Pap Kit to Fight Cervical Cancer - Sayantani, Founder Pragmatech.
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Send us a text In this episode, we're discussing India's first clinically validated self-sampling Pap kit, a product designed to help women test for cervical cancer at home and aid in the fight against cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among Indian women, with over 60,000 women dying from it each year. It’s also …
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SEASON 2 / EP 37: Everything You Need to Know About the World's First Blood-Coagulating Pad Made in India with Shagun, Papaya
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Shagun Maheshwari, a mechanical engineer and the CEO of Papaya, a company based in Mumbai that makes a new type of menstrual pad. Shagun grew up in Mumbai, studied at the University of Pune and Duke University, and now lives in California with her family of pets. Shagun started Papaya six years ago and tu…
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SEASON 2/Ep : 36 Can Women’s Health Be the Next Big Thing Like Skin care and Makeup.
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Send us a text Can technology and policy innovations truly transform women's health in India, Tune in to find out ! Join us as we sit down with Swarnima, the co-founder of Gytree, an innovative platform dedicated to women’s health. Swarnima brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked with the UN and WHO, and being recognized as an Astra…
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Send us a text In this episode, I talk with Ira Guha, the founder of Asan Cups, a venture dedicated to tackling menstrual health challenges globally. Ira's journey began with her invention of a unique menstrual cup at the Harvard Innovation Lab, which has since gained popularity for its effectiveness. Each Asan menstrual cup replaces 2,500 sanitary…
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SEASON 2/Ep : 34 Why Women Struggle with Work-Life Balance, Burnout, and Exit Careers
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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Aashika Abraham, founder of MAMMA-MIYA , the world’s first planner app designed to help busy moms organize their lives and live with greater intention. Aashika is a passionate and driven entrepreneur focused on initiatives that benefit humanity. She is also a yoga enthusiast and a mother who enjoys playin…
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SEASON 2/Ep : 33 Everything You Need to Know About Egg Freezing, Embryo Freezing & Sperm Freezing with Nova Fertility
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Apurva Satish Amarnath, a Fertility expert at Nova IVF Fertility, India's leading fertility chain. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Amarnath specializes in fertility preservation, particularly egg freezing, empowering women to preserve their fertility for future biological parenthood. Her exp…
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SEASON 2/EP : 32 How Lifestyle Choices Are Contributing to Early Menopause in Indian Women with Sanjana Roa, Miyara
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sanjana Rao, Co-founder of Miyara. With a PhD in Biochemistry and over 20 years of experience, Dr. Rao is passionate about women’s health alongside her Co-founder Gayatri Muthukrishnan, Miyara provides evidence-based information to support women through Peri - menopause, Menopause ,healthy aging, …
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SEASON 2/EP : 31 Investing in Women's Health in India with Ankur Khaitan, Fireside Ventures.
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Send us a text In this episode we're joined by Ankur Khaitan, Principal at Fireside Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in India. Ankur's expertise lies in investing in early-stage consumer brands and startups. Fireside Ventures has been making waves in the investment scene, especially in healthcare, with recent investments in companies like G…
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SEASON 2/EP : 30 Women's Sexual Health, Closing the Orgasm Gap to HPV, STIs, and Beyond, with Artika Singh, Sexual Educator & Influencer.
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Artika Singh, a sexual educator and influencer with over 7 years of experience. She is deeply engaged in rural and semi-rural Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SHRH) advocacy and sexuality education, utilizing both the internet and her Taarini Foundation. Starting with safe sex practices, we add…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Abhishek Mohan, the Founder and CEO of Hempstreet, India's pioneering player in the medicinal cannabis sector. With a vast network of 60,000 ayurvedic practitioners nationwide, Hempstreet leads the way from research to retail in this burgeoning field. Our conversation with Abhishek delves into a rang…
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SEASON 2/EP : 28 Is India Ready for Digital Apps for Family Building? with Carina Kholi, Founder of Hummcare
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Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Carina Kohli, the Founder of Hummcare, a digital healthcare startup revolutionizing maternity and family healthcare benefits in India. Through a blend of empathy, expert care, and doctor-backed research, Hummcare is reshaping the landscape for mothers, families, and organizations alike. We delve into …
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SEASON 2/EP : 27 Why should women do strength training - understanding it's impact on hormones, fertility, nutrition & more with - Shwetambari Shetty
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Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Shwetambari Shetty, a remarkable individual who has transformed her career from banking to fitness training and entrepreneurship. With over a decade of experience in revolutionizing the fitness landscape in India, Shwetambari has made it more accessible through her work with Cure.fit, India's largest …
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SEASON 2/ EP : 26 Breaking Down the Alarming Increase in Breast Cancer Incidence among Indian women with - Geetha Manjunath
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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to Season 2, Episode 26 of the FemTech India Podcast! In this episode, our guest is Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder, CEO, and CTO of NIRAMAI Health Analytix. Dr. Manjunath has spearheaded the development of an innovative AI solution for the early detection of breast cancer without the use of radiation. With a PhD from IISc a…
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EP : 25 Pragya Sikka Discusses Campus Sexual Assaults, Gender Violence, and Advocacy for Queer Rights.
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Send us a text In this episode, we had an exciting chat with Pragya Sikka, a multifaceted individual whose contributions span the realms of entrepreneurship, activism, and literature. Pragya, a seasoned author, storyteller, and campaigner, has dedicated her work to combatting gender-based violence, championing gender justice, and advocating for que…
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EP : 24 Navigating Mental Health, Workplace, and Sexual Harassment with Shivli Shrivastava, Founder of BetterSpace
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Send us a text In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Shivli Shrivastava, a powerhouse of strength and compassion. As a Counselling Psychologist, Sexuality Educator, and PhD Scholar based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Shivli wears multiple hats, including being the Co-founder of BetterSpace – Central India's first startup focused on Sexuality,…
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EP : 23 The Role of Millet-Centric Diets in Women's Reproductive Health, In conversation with Richa Goel, Founder of BCOS Food
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Send us a text In this episode, we had exciting chat with Richa Goel, the founder of BCOS Foods, a nutrition staples brand dedicated to enhancing women's reproductive health. With a background in designing embedded systems, Richa took a bold leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by her personal struggle with PCOS—a condition she attributes to an unhea…
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EP : 22 Menopause Realities, Exploring Varied Experiences with Dr Mridula Pore, Peppy Health
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Send us a text Join us in this episode as we sit down with Dr. Mridula Pora, Co-founder and co-CEO of Peppyhealth. With a remarkable academic background in chemical engineering from Cambridge, a PhD from MIT, and an MBA from MIT Sloan, Mridula has passionately dedicated her career to revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and affordability. Peppy…
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EP - 21 A Conversation with Rashmi Putcha, Founder of Innari, on Becoming an Indian Gender Activist with a Mission to Improve Women’s Health
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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Rashmi Putcha, the passionate founder of Innari, Rashmi, an Indian gender activist, is on a mission to raise awareness about the vital connection between the Menstrual Cycle and women’s health. She is also dedicated to shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of Menopause, offering support to women t…
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EP - 20 A Powerful Dialogue with Alia Rahman, Founder of Amplexd Therapeutics and Co-Inventor of Two Non-Invasive Cervical Dysplasia Treatments
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Send us a text Get ready to be inspired by our next guest, Alia Rahman, a true powerhouse in the BioTech industry! With a remarkable ability to multitask, Alia effortlessly juggles multiple roles, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. As the Co-founder & CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics and the Co-Inventor of Two Non-Invasive Cervical Dys…
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EP - 19 A conversation with Rachana Gupta, Co-Founder - Gynoveda, on integrating Ayurveda into FemTech
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Send us a text Welcome to this special episode dedicated to PCOS Awareness Month. Today, we dive deep into a topic that affects millions of women in India. We're here to shed light on the complexities surrounding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the broader landscape of women's health, especially focusing on menstrual health in the millennial generati…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the world of community building, innovation, and women's health empowerment with an exceptional guest who wears many hats. Meet Nidhi Singh, the Founder and CEO of PCOS Club India, where community experience building is her strongest suit. Nidhi's expertise extends far and wide as she seamlessly juggles …
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EP - 16 Building a Non-Judgmental Mental Health Landscape for India: In Conversation with Dr. Ritika Sinha, Co-Founder of Rocket Health
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Send us a text In today's episode, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Dr. Ritika Sinha, a medical professional and visionary co-founder of Rocket Health. Dr. Sinha's remarkable journey took her from the world of medicine to the forefront of redefining healthcare in India. Having transitioned from a successful medical career, Dr. Ritika embarke…
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EP - 15 Trasnitioning Menopause Though Ayurveda : A conversation with Tamanna Singh, Founder - Menoveda
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Send us a text Join us as we have an engaging and insightful chat with Tamanna Singh, who effortlessly dons the roles of an Investor, Entrepreneur, Brand Builder, and Advocate for Women's health and wellbeing. Tamanna Singh is the visionary Founder of MenoVeda, India's foremost brand dedicated to assisting women through the challenging phase of men…
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EP - 14 Insights from Neil Thanedar, Founder - Utopic : How to Create the Next Y Combinator - Launching, Establishing, and Scaling up
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Send us a text As the founder of Utopic, a Venture Capitalist Fund focusing on BioTech startups, Neal has an impeccable track record in scaling up innovative companies. With his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, investor, scientist, and author, Neal brings a unique perspective to the table. In this conversation, Neal will delve into the intr…
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EP - 13 The New-Age ''Padman'' An insightful conversation with Vikas Bagaria – Founder, PeeSafe, on the future of sexual wellness and personal care products.
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Send us a text We are thrilled to introduce our next guest, Vikas Bagaria, Founder of PeeSafe, who is revolutionizing women's wellness and hygiene with his innovative line of products. From reusable menstrual cups to panty liners, intimate wipes, and toilet sanitation spray, his company is empowering women and giving them back control over their bo…
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EP - 12 A conversation on the future of wellness for Indian women ft. Ekta Tibrewal, Founder of Savage
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Send us a text Measuring where the future of wellness for the millennial Indian woman is heading is no easy task. Neither is gauging how digital health and fitness solutions are going to be the drivers in improving the fitness and health-care ecosystem. Join us, as we have an insightful conversation with Ekta Tibrewal, founder Savage as she shares …
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EP - 11 The Evolving Women's Health Landscape: Exploring Innovations and Insights with Shaili Chopra, Founder of Gytree
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Send us a text The global community is currently placing great emphasis on prioritizing the health and well-being of women. These important topics are increasingly being discussed at the corporate, domestic, and international levels. Who better to shed light on these issues than an inspirational figure who has built the largest network of women in …
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EP -10 Understanding Human-Centred Design, Research, and CX in the Women’s Health Space ft. Krupa Suthar – Research Leader and Women’s Health Consultant
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Send us a text Women’s health and wellness seems to be the order of the day. With new branches of studies, technology, and innovation spotlighting the trends and research from the ecosystem. Adding an angle of psychology to women’s wellness and health is giving this ecosystem more insights, and is unlocking newer value additions. Our next guest bri…
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EP - 9 Syncing the Physiological Cycle – A chat with Helene Guillaume – Founder CEO: Wild.AI
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Send us a text It's exciting and highly inspiring to meet founder who strive to bring an impactful change for women. Our next guest is someone who is not just making a significant impact in the realm of women’s health but also a highly inspirational athlete who has clocked half ironman challenges, 100km Ultra trails, cross-continental swimming, amo…
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EP - 8 Tackling Menstruation and Mental Health with Medical Cannabis: A conversation with Abhishek Mohan, Hempstreet
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Send us a text It is truly exciting and inspiring to meet brand builders, entrepreneurs, and business visionaries. Our next guest is someone who shares all these illustrious traits. Join me, as I have a conversation with Abhishek Mohan – Founder & CEO of Hempstreet, India’s first and largest research to retail player in the medical cannabis space. …
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EP - 7 A conversation on Hormonal Therapy with Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, Director of Medical Education at Better Medical Centre, Calgary
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Send us a text Our next guest is one such multi-faceted person who knows the world of medicine, and tracks the FemTech ecosystem too. Join us, as we head into a conversation with Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, as she gives us an overview of Hormonal Therapy, and also gives the blueprint to the different types of Hormonal Therapy. She also helps us understand…
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EP - 6 The Scale-up strategy : A conversation on “getting investor ready” with Priya Oberoi, founding General Partner at Goddess Gaia Ventures
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Send us a text Today’s founders seem to be figuring out the strategies to scale up, while investors look to fund businesses which have an intrinsic value proposition. There is an endless drive towards investment opportunities and towards innovation. Who better than a woman leader who had a thriving career in law, is an entrepreneur, and also an inv…
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EP - 5 Through the legal lens : A conversation on women's health, maternal benefits, and reproductive rights Ft. Karan Joseph
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Send us a text The world is heading into a cusp of changes in terms of women’s healthcare policies, maternal health policies, and women’s reproductive rights. These themes are being increasingly discussed on the corporate front, domestic, and international scale. Who better than a lawyer who has a knack for dealing with these overarching issues on …
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EP - 4 The IVF, Infertility, PCOS Community Gamechanger Ft. Gitanjali Banerjee, Fertility Dost
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Send us a text Infertility, PCOS, Late Pregnancies, or IVF. Most often than not, conversations around these are often met with hesitation and reluctance. But, a bootstrapped venture is pioneering the space and is offering therapeutic community led solutions to handle these fragile issues. Gitanjali, who has a background in English, Economics, and I…
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Send us a text Today's. epiosde with Dr Arundati Muralidharan. She comes with solid twenty-plus years of experience in the Indian and Global health ecosystem. Dr Arundati, who is a Public Health Professional is a strong advocate of menstrual and female hygiene and health. She is also the founder of Menstrual Health Alliance India (MHAI), an ecosyst…
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EP - 2 Handling Tough conversations around Sexual well-being Ft. Pranay Jivrajka, Allo Health
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Send us a text What an absolute delight it has been for me to host Pranay Jivrajka from Allo Health! Allo Health digital health clinic seeking to normalise sexual wellness through personalised, judgement-free and discreet healthcare. In this Podcast, Pranay and I have a freewheeling chat about how to normalized sexual wellness, the value of mental …
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EP - 1 Insights on Menopause and the Blueprint to Scale two FemTech companies Ft. Swathi Kulkarni, Elda Health
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Send us a text Excited to kick-off our podcast series. Presenting the first and the most awaited launch, in this series! Join me, as I host Swathi Kulkarni, the founder of Elda Health in a freewheeling chat. Elda Health is a digital wellness platform that offers holistic mid-life and wellness solutions through physical, mental, medical, and social …
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