UX
The FemTech founders I’ve spoken to express a sense of urgency to identify a collaborator who will build and scale their solution – typically a technical co-founder or…
Author: Natalie Hanson
Biotech Unveiled
As part of my pre-work for the No Patient Left Behind program, I’ve obtained a new certification entitled Biotech Unveiled: Understanding the U.S. Biomedical Innovation Marketplace and its…
Chicago Women in Digital Health
This Chicago event on women’s health was centered around two panels, one on transforming patient care with AI, and another on policy & advocacy for women’s health.
Why sex matters in research
This AAAS webinar explored the impacts of research gaps in studying sex, and the implications for care delivery and population health.
Floppy
I was cleaning up our storage room and came across this. It was one of about 15 disks required for the install. Not that long ago … and…
BCG Weighs in on Women’s Health
BCG joins many others in articulating that female consumer / patient needs aren’t being met. This is a market ripe for innovation, disruption, and even aggregation. And hopefully,…
National Academies Reports on Women’s Health
The National Academies have just released a series of reports about how the The National Institutes of Health (NIH) needs to evolve to better support women’s health: They…
Women’s Hospital
As I learn more about the opportunities and challenges in the field of women’s health, I find myself reflecting on things I would not have noticed in the…
The Toxic Free Food Act
We can strive to fix our healthcare system, but the influence of the food science industry in the U.S. is disastrous. If it remains unaddressed, will Americans ever…
Women’s PAC – Boston Event
I had the opportunity to participate in a Women’s Health PAC in Boston. We heard from some luminaries in the field, and I left feeling inspired by what…
IWH: Meet the Founder – Alessandra Henderson, Elektra
As you have likely gathered from recent posts, I’m seeking opportunities to deepen my understanding of women’s health and get involved in this emergent space. On Friday I…
Contentment
I love the idea of being content with the world around me, but that’s not the reality. Furthermore, my lens is broad enough that my own well being…
Positive momentum in Femtech
I’m seeking a lot of positive momentum in femtech, and the latest round of investment in Flo Health (and Pitchbook’s weekly newsletter) prompted me to pull my thoughts…
Make Your Luck
If you aren’t following behavioral designer Nir Eyal, I highly recommend you do. He has written several books, and blogs regularly at ” the intersection of psychology, technology,…
Farsighted
Recent publications in behavioral economics (Blink, How We Decide, Thinking Fast and Slow) are largely lab-based studies. But reality is messier – key business decisions often have multiple…
Fearless Fund ruling
Did you know that less than 1% of VC funds go to women of color? Why are we not hearing more about the Fearless Fund ruling – are…
Networking for Introverts
I realized that I miss connecting – and being connected – with other people. Last week I read Taking the Work out of Networking by Karen Wickre, and…
Happy Holidays 2022
I am long overdue for an update here, and I hope to get to that in Q1. My health really took a serious downturn, and I haven’t had…
Pride Month 2022
I personally have mixed feelings about Pride Month this year. We do have a lot to celebrate, but there are lots of reasons for concern, too. Here are…
Pride Month 2022
I personally have mixed feelings about Pride Month this year. We do have a lot to celebrate, but there are lots of reasons for concern, too. Here are…
Transgender Day of Visibility 2022
Here are some of my reflections and reading recommendations on Transgender Day of Visibility, and a bit about how we’re talking about it at ZS.
Transgender Day of Visibility 2022
Here are some of my reflections and reading recommendations on Transgender Day of Visibility, and a bit about how we’re talking about it at ZS.
Interview with Brave UX
This blog post is the transcription of a podcast I did with Brendan Jarvis in early February. He’s done a number of interview with senior folks in the…
Interview with Brave UX
This blog post is the transcription of a podcast I did with Brendan Jarvis in early February. He’s done a number of interview with senior folks in the…