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Female founders are only getting 2% of VC funding… So. We’re co-hosting the Women in HealthTech Pitch Tank this week! This is not your average pitch event. As many of our team have seen in the past, women don’t always get real capital allocator connections the same ways men do. We are here to change that. The difference here is - we educate so that when founders step into our pitch tank, they are prepared for the capital conversations. Preparation is the key to execution, and at DFX, we embed that into everything we do. This year, we’re showcasing 6 incredible founders who are breaking barriers in healthcare innovation - from women’s health to diagnostics, digital health, senior care, mental health, and beyond. Each of them has a vision that could transform the industry, and they’re stepping into the Pitch Tank ready to make it happen. Founders: Nancy Schoenbrunner— @AmplifiDx, Inc. Tanu J. — FlowCare Natasha A. Henry — MyoCurrent Therapeutics Mehek Bapna — Manglovo Health. Golafsoun (Goli) Ameri — Cosm Medical Jessica Queen — OMEDUS Alongside them, we’re bringing in 3 powerhouse capital providers who will share their expertise, vision, and resources: Naomi Goez, Principal at Forum Ventures Jasper, Venture Partner at MedStartr Ventures Veda Patel, Investor at Conductive Ventures Co-hosted by an ecosystem partner, the incredible Sabrina — CEO, PulsePoint Path

You've heard of healthcare technology. But not like this. Women are transforming healthcare with technology, empathy, and bold ideas. But even the best innovations need the right platform to grow. That's why DFX created Pitch Tank: Women in Healthcare Technology, a live virtual event where female founders pitch their projects to investors and receive real, positive feedback. Whether you're developing AI tools, digital platforms, or biotech solutions, DFX connects you with capital providers, mentors, and people who believe in your mission. 📅 Date: August 14 🕒 Time: – 10:00 AM  EDT – 4:00 PM CEST 💻 Location: Zoom (Virtual) 🎟 Free for all DFX members You'll get: ✅ Pitch your idea or learn from others ✅ Honest and helpful feedback from investors ✅ Connections with founders and investors ✅ New inspiration and clarity Special shoutout to our hosts: Ella Molony Cook, Co-Founder & COO DFX Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C, Venture Partner PulsePoint Path We're proud to build on the momentum of our recent Women in AI Pitch Tank, where inspiring voices like Mia Farnham Stephanie Mouchbahani-Constance, Ph.D. Veda Patel provided valuable perspectives, insightful feedback, and unwavering support for female founders building AI. Don't miss the next panel! It's going to be exciting! 🔗 Register now https://lu.ma/d5avkqmp #DFX #WomenInTech #HealthyTech #StartupFunding #DFXPitchTank

The New Era of Direct Investing and Startup Capital: Key Takeaways from the 2-Day DFX Summit What's Really Holding Founders Back from Fundraising Success? Over two intense days, we heard unfiltered advice from leading investors, operators, and founders on the real dynamics of seed capital. Here are some highlights 👇 🔹 Myth: "I need everything to be perfect to raise capital." Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C reminds us: fundraising isn't just about technology or traction, but about emotional connection and real market momentum. Social proof is validation. 🔹 Red Flag: "Once I raise money, I'll quit my job." According to Youssef Rezkalla, this indicates weak conviction. Investors are looking for courage and faith, not backup plans. 🔹 What Drives Investors to Say "Yes"? Alice Liao highlighted the importance of clarity of vision: Can you clearly articulate the problem and demonstrate early validation (even without revenue)? Waitlists, engaged communities, and honest feedback are essential. 🔹 Deal-breaker: Lack of integrity. Mike Sherbakov emphasized that inconsistent numbers and broken trust are nearly impossible to repair. Be honest about your stage. Don't fake traction. 🔹 The biggest mistake? Thinking capital is the first step. Kevin Jurovich urges founders to demonstrate market momentum before raising funds. Evidence of demand always trumps presentations. 🔹 Details matter. Brian Hollins pointed out that typos, missing meeting links, and sloppiness indicate bigger problems: how you do one thing is how you do everything. 💬 Now we want to hear your thoughts: What are YOUR most significant hurdles as a founder? Comment below let's build a stronger and more transparent capital community together. #DFX #CapitalStartup #Founders #EarlyStageVC

𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. I've been building my personal brand for 6 years — long before ChatGPT became a buzzword. When the AI floodgates opened two years ago, I saw people rushing to generate content without strategy. Plug, prompt, post… and pray it works. I wasn’t willing to gamble with my message — or my business. So I trained with the best in AI marketing, Jeff J Hunter, earned my certification, and started helping healthtech founders create in a day what most spend months (and six figures) trying to get right. Now I want to spotlight the next generation of female leaders building healthcare’s future. If that’s you — or someone you know — this is your chance. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤: 💡Get expert feedback. 💡Meet aligned investors. 💡Get in the room with decision-makers. Application opens until Aug 5th: PulsePointPath dot com/Pitch-Application Let’s make sure you’re seen, heard, and funded.

The magic happens when quick hellos become lasting partnerships. NY Tech Week showed us something powerful: the most meaningful connections come from genuine conversation, not elevator pitches. Too many founders burn out chasing every handshake at networking events. The real value? Choosing a few quality relationships and building them intentionally. That's exactly why I'm co-hosting DFX's Virtual Connect session - to keep those authentic conversations going beyond the conference chaos. I'm excited to connect alongside incredible hosts who each bring unique perspectives: Ella Molony Cook (DFX Co-Founder & COO) - A 3x founder who understands the operational reality of scaling. Her Fearless Impact podcast amplifies voices reshaping finance. Aryeh "Ari" Smith - NYC's master connector who gets the right people in the right rooms to close deals. His network building approach creates real momentum. Micaela Di Julio - DFX's strategic storyteller helping mission-driven leaders share their impact authentically across global markets. Chloé Lozac’h - A venture investor with deep tech and healthcare focus, bringing thesis-driven insights from the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Quality relationships beat quantity every time. They're the foundation for sustainable growth, meaningful collaboration, and the kind of partnerships that move companies forward. Ready to build connections that actually matter? Register to join us. See link in the first comment below👇 -------------------------------- Like what you read? Follow #PulsePointPath & #ProvidersEdge For more events and insights to grow & scale HealthTech companies

You built the product. You’ve got the vision. So why isn’t the capital flowing? I’m joining an incredible panel at DFX with the amazing Ella Molony Cook to unpack how top founders are securing capital, building teams that actually work, and telling stories that move money. ✨This isn’t fluff. We’re breaking down the frameworks that investors listen to and the mistakes that quietly kill momentum. I’ll be sharing the stage with three powerhouse women: 🔹 Alice Liao – scaled 300+ global brands (yes, Porsche and LV) 🔹 Jennifer Jeronimo – CEO of Gaingels, backed $900M+ in deals 🔹 Archita Fritz – branding & boardroom strategist 🔹 And me — venture partner and human capital architect, showing you what it takes to scale under pressure If you're navigating the fundraising cycle, wondering how to position your company, or feeling like you're almost there but not getting the right investor traction, YOU need to be in this room. We’ll cover: ✅ The new investor-readiness checklist ✅ Storytelling that breaks bias and builds trust ✅ How to lead without burning out RSVP today link in the first comment below 👇 Come for the strategy. Stay for the sisterhood. We’re not just shaping companies — we’re shaping the future of venture. -------‐----------------- 🔥Like this post? Follow #PulsePointPath #ProvidersEdge

What Founders Often Overlook When Pitching — And What Judges Really Want to Hear This Wed I had the honor of sitting on the judges' panel for the WHX Miami Xcelerate Start-up Competition, alongside industry leaders like: 👩💻 Oghosa Evbuomwan, MD – HealthTech Expert & Start-up Advisor 🏛 Karl R. LaPan – Director, UF Innovate 👩⚕️ Gabriela Sabate, MBA MHCI – CEO, Quralo | Cloodie 🏥 Bernardo Perez-Villa – Senior Engagement Partner, Cleveland Clinic Innovations We heard an inspiring range of HealthTech innovations. Passion? Abundant. Vision? Clear. But what separated the top contenders wasn’t just a great product or story. It was clarity, structure, and execution. As judges from diverse professional backgrounds—not all investors—we’re evaluating far more than market size or traction. We ask: 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏—𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓? 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆? 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒆𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏? The reality is: many founders underestimate the importance of practiced articulation across a multidisciplinary panel. Frequent rehearsals, precise messaging, and addressing the “so what?” factor -> these aren’t optional. They’re essential. To the brilliant semifinalists who brought their A-game: 🎉 Rany Aburashed DO, CEO, Neurogen Biomarking 🎉 Geoff "G" Cole, CLC, ARM, Founder, Supermind 🎉 Milan Djidara, Founder, Eniax 🎉 Mikail Aktas, Business Development Lead, AI Rehab And a huge shoutout to the powerhouse organizers who made this platform possible: 🙌 Zohaib Meghji from Informa – Looking forward to your next global event in Dubai! 🙌 Sabina Shuminov of CGU (Connecting Giants and Unicorns) – Always connecting visionaries through VIP events and co-hosting impactful Xcelerate Pitch Panels with her co-founder Michael Burtov, a Venture Mentor at Harvard Innovation Lab. 🙌 Carlos A. Iñiguez, Director of Programs at Venture Hive – Thank you for orchestrating such thoughtful match-making between contestants and judges. Your behind-the-scenes work fuels real startup growth. 𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬: The next time you're pitching—ask yourself not only "What do I want to say?" but also "What does the room need to understand to believe in me?" 👇 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠? #ProvidersEdge #PulsePointPath #WHXMiami

𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑽𝑪𝒔 𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖? This time, founders aren’t pitching investors. We’re flipping the script. 🎤 Welcome to the Women in AI Pitch Tank – Reverse Edition, hosted by Ella Molony Cook. I’m proud to support this brilliant event where three powerhouse #womenVCs step into the spotlight to pitch you — on their fund thesis, the founders they champion, and the industries they believe will shape the next era of innovation. 👀 Think: AI. HealthTech. FinTech. 🔥 Think: transparency, access, and real conversation. This isn’t just another closed-door conversation. This live session is being recorded as part of the Fearless Impact Podcast Series—so the insights don’t stay in the room. Why does this matter? Because too many #womenled startups still face systemic funding gaps. Because visionary VCs deserve a stage to tell us what they really back—and why. Because access to this kind of clarity can change someone’s path. Whether you're an investor, founder, or someone fighting for equity in tech. This is the room you want to be in. 🎟️ RSVP now and let’s make VC culture radically more inclusive and transparent: https://lu.ma/6o70fo1q #WomenInAI #ReversePitch #InnovationEquity #PulsePointPath

🎙️ Why is perimenopause still a silent struggle for so many women? In this episode of HealthTech Growth, we’re joined by Mayra Hurtado 🐝, Co-Founder of Hormony ® (Prelude Health), to explore how science and technology are changing the conversation. Hormony is redefining hormone health with the first rapid saliva test for cortisol. Their mobile app makes it easy to track and manage hormone changes from home. Hormony’s mission is to support women with better tools, better data, and a stronger community. Topics we explore in this conversation: 🧪 The science behind Hormony’s at-home hormone testing 📱 How the mobile app helps users monitor their hormone health 🗣️ Why we need to talk more openly about perimenopause 🌐 Building a supportive and informed community for women This conversation is for anyone interested in advancing women’s health through innovation. 💬 Are your hormones trying to tell you something—and you’re just not sure how to listen? ________________________ ⚙️Resources: Join the ranks of visionary healthcare leaders. Visit 🚀 PulsePointPath.com/Apply to apply for our program and access the support network you need to make a real impact in health tech. Your innovation deserves to be seen and heard. Don't just dream of change; be the change. Apply now and join a community of pioneers driving the future of healthcare innovation. ________________________ 📽Putting Your Company on the Map: Your journey matters. If you're a health tech entrepreneur with an inspiring story, already has a MVP and ready to acale with more funding and secure your next deal? Be our VIP contestant for #HealthTechShowdown Take the first step towards a thriving future in healthcare innovation today! Apply today at https://lnkd.in/dbvvKHzR