If you’re a femtech founder building in silence and still waiting for real traction—this episode is your wake-up call. The funding isn’t always the problem. It’s the missing ecosystem.

Dr. MyPhuong Le went from struggling in academic research to co-founding a manufacturing company and now leads a thriving innovation hub in San Diego. Together, we unpacked what early-stage founders really need beyond funding: role clarity, uncomfortable conversations, and teams that align in mission—not just skillsets.

You’ll hear how women founders in health tech are hitting investor roadblocks—not because of poor solutions, but because too many rooms still treat menstrual health and menopause like taboo topics. MyPhuong shares how breaking that silence can shift capital, culture, and credibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🔶 Why building alone is one of the most dangerous things founders can do

🔶 What roles truly matter in your founding team (hint: it’s not just tech)

🔶 How femtech founders can win support—even when investors are uncomfortable

🔶 Why diverse voices in health tech are finally gaining traction, and how to be part of it

🔶 A 3-part co-founder framework to scale without burning out

Dr. MyPhuong Le will be hosting the Global Innovation in Women’s Health Pitch Showcase 2026, with Sabrina Runbeck serving as a judge—especially for founders heading to JPM 2026. This in-person event brings together innovators, investors, and leaders advancing women’s health.

📅 January 12, 2026 | 1:30–8:00 PM PST

📍 The Women’s Building, San Francisco, CA

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