On Building a Global Ecosystem for FemTech Pioneers - Women's Health Series with Marija Butkovic
In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose’, host Claire Murigande delves into the world of Femtech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, the founder and CEO of Women of Wearables (WoW).
Marija shares her journey from a commercial lawyer in Croatia to leading a global organization that supports female innovators in wearable tech and health tech. The discussion covers the significance of Femtech, the challenges women face in the health industry, and the importance of creating targeted health solutions for women.
Marija also highlights the various ways WoW connects and supports its community, the role of investment in advancing women's health, and the future vision for WoW. Marija encourages aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to recognize the untapped potential within the Femtech sector and to actively take part in this evolving ecosystem.
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RELEVANT LINKS:
- More about Women of Wearables (WoW) at this website
- Follow WoW: LinkedIn | X | Instagram
- Connect with our guest Marija Butkovic: LINKEDIN
- Read our Women's Health articles: blog posts
- Follow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDIN
- Follow us: LinkedIn | Instagram
- Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news
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This second part of our Women's Health series is supported by We Shape Tech.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome to Narratives of Purpose
00:34 Introduction to Women's Health Issues
01:10 Meet Marija Butkovic: Founder of Women of Wearables
03:31 Marija's Journey and the Birth of Women of Wearables
05:59 The Evolution and Impact of Femtech
16:37 Challenges and Opportunities in Femtech Investment
22:09 The Role of Communities and Networks
24:27 Future Vision for Women of Wearables
29:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
34:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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