Redefining Women’s Health: Valentina Milanova on Innovation, Leadership, and Closing the Gender Gap in Gynecological Care
Badass Women in Business
In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy are joined by Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye. Valentina shares her journey from studying law and business to pioneering innovation in gynecological health. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture funding, especially in healthcare, and highlights Daye's groundbreaking work in developing CBD tampons and diagnostic products that support women's health in accessible and effective ways. Valentina’s candid discussion of the obstacles in women’s health innovation, along with her inspiring approach to team management and social impact, offers a unique look into the femtech space and the importance of creating products that genuinely support women's well-being.
Show Notes
- Introduction: Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, shares her mission to innovate gynecological health.
- Founding Daye: Valentina's health experiences led to creating solutions for women’s health gaps.
- CBD Tampons: Discusses Daye’s CBD-infused tampons for natural menstrual pain relief.
- FemTech Challenges: Funding disparities faced by female founders in healthcare innovation.
- Diagnostic Tampons: Daye’s product screens for STIs, HPV, and vaginal health issues to boost access to preventive care.
- Leadership Insights: Valentina’s focus on supportive, intuitive team-building.
- Sustainability: Daye is a B Corp and carbon-neutral, partnering with organizations for social impact.
- Future Vision: Researching the vaginal microbiome to advance health solutions and reduce stigma.
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