Learn how femtech founders can build digital trust and connect deeply online. Unum Co. shares a framework for authentic storytelling and community building.
Photo Credit: Jamie-Lee Fuoco. Pictured left to right: Lianna Genovese, CEO, ImaginAble Solutions; Ibukun Elebute, co-founder & COO, CELLECT Laboratories; Dr. Shari van de Pol, founder & CEO, CATTLEytics. VANCOUVER, BC, April 30, 2025—The Forum, a Canadian charity that mentors, educates, and champions women entrepreneurs, celebrates the three finalists of this
A conversation with Liza Vityuk, McKinsey & Company at the Femtech Canada Forum in Montreal Women’s health has been overlooked for far too long, leaving millions without the care and attention they deserve. But change is coming. New research is showing just how deep the gender health gap runs—and how
Rachel Bartholomew, Founder of Femtech Canada and CEO of Hyivy Health, shares insights on the femtech industry and how organizations can contribute to the future of women’s health.
In this conversation, Rachel Bartholomew, founder of Femtech Canada and Hyivy Health, shares her personal journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment, which inspired her to innovate in women’s health technology. She discusses the growth of Femtech Canada, its international collaborations, and the current state of the Femtech ecosystem in Canada. Rachel emphasizes the
When Apricotton’s Co-Founders, Chloe Beaudoin and Jessica Miao, started their capstone project at Ivey Business School as friends and project partners determined to solve a long-time problem faced by girls growing up, their vision sparked what is now a worldwide bra brand and vibrant online community. Apricotton is the only
In this segment for CBC, our CEO, Swati Matta, had the opportunity to share her insights on women-led startups. Here, Swati shares her story: she talks about how Koble was founded with the mission to improve the health and well-being of parents. Thanks to investors and angel collectives like Backbone
Rachel Bartholomew has been involved in the start up community for the past 10 years working in various roles in small businesses, venture capital, innovation labs and ecosystem partnerships. She is currently working on her second business, Hyivy Health, focused on creating a medical device for women with pelvic floor
Women have struggled with our periods for years. When Joanna Griffiths, Founder and CEO of Knix, created the world’s first leakproof underwear in 2013, you bet she had our attention. Since then, Joanna has built an entire intimates company based on empowering women in all stages of life, regardless of
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