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The women’s health market represents a massive and growing opportunity, yet it remains one of the most under-ventured sectors in healthcare. Despite women making up over half the population and accounting for the majority of healthcare spending decisions, investment in women’s health technologies and companies continues to lag. At LSI USA ’24,  a panel of industry leaders , including investors and innovators, gathered to dissect why this gap persists and, more importantly, how to close it. Defining the Women’s Health Market Before addressing the investment challenges, the panelists established a broad and inclusive definition of women’s health. “Women’s health is anything that impacts a woman’s well-being and ability to thrive — physically, mentally, and emotionally,”  said Tara Ghazi, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of  MALCOVA . To read more about visit   https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/why-the-women-s-health-market-remains-underfunded/276723360  

Africa’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformation driven by digital health, medtech, and biotech innovations. With a rapidly growing population, increasing urbanization, and rising demand for better healthcare solutions, medtech and healthtech in Africa present a significant investment opportunity. However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, regulatory complexity, and access to funding remain. During  a panel at LSI USA  ’24, Kwame Ulmer, Managing Partner at MedTech Impact Partners, sat down with Sewu-Steve Tawia, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Jaza Rift Ventures, to explore the realities of investing in Africa’s healthcare ecosystem. Their conversation shed light on the continent’s vast potential, the hurdles to overcome, and the strategies that can drive innovation and investment success. Why Invest in Medtech and Healthtech in Africa? Africa’s healthcare market is poised for exponential growth. The population is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, a...

Organizational change is rarely easy — especially in high-growth medtech companies where rapid scaling can lead to misalignment, inefficiency, and decision-making bottlenecks. Without a clear framework, leadership culture change can feel like an uphill battle. At LSI USA ’24, Todd Powell, President and CEO of RefleXion Medical, and  Ed Muzio , President and CEO of Group Harmonics,  took the stage  to discuss a real-time case study of culture transformation at RefleXion Medical. Their conversation highlighted the importance of a structured problem-solving methodology — one that ensures alignment, accelerates decision-making, and creates a system that gets faster as a company grows. The Challenge: Scaling Without Chaos RefleXion Medical, a company pioneering a novel radiation therapy for cancer treatment, has grown significantly since its early days as a two-person startup. With over $650 million raised and a transition into commercial treatments, Powell recognized the need...