In this episode of 'Geopolitics of Business,' host Sam Gyimah talks with Ida Tin, the entrepreneur who coined the term FemTech and developed the period-tracking app Clue, and Dan Vahdat, CEO of Huma, a remote healthcare platform that leverages AI.
Ida discusses FemTech's impact on women's health and its struggle for recognition and funding, while Dan explores the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. Both guests share their insights on building successful tech companies in Europe, navigating venture capital challenges, and envisioning a future where technology creates healthier societies.
These recordings were made in collaboration with our partners at FII Priority Europe.
Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners
Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for SG& Capital Partners with SG& Co-producer Nicky Black
Music composed by Sophie Sirota
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00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Economy
00:15 Meet the Visionaries: Ida Tin and Dan Vahdat
00:34 The Predictability of Heart Attacks
00:42 Different Approaches to Health Tech Business
02:14 The Concept of Fem Tech
05:52 Challenges in Fem Tech Funding
08:28 Building a Global Fem Tech Company
15:09 The Future of Fem Tech and AI
18:00 Europe as a Hub for Health Innovation
20:16 Political Leadership and European Vision
20:49 Challenges of Building Companies in Europe
22:14 A Vision for Europe's Future
23:35 Introduction to Dan Vahdat and Huma
23:55 Huma's Mission and Healthcare AI
25:28 Scaling Challenges in Healthcare
26:41 AI's Role in Healthcare Transformation
29:59 Global Disparities in AI and Healthcare
32:40 Entrepreneurial Landscape and Geopolitics
35:12 Government's Role in Innovation
39:47 Ethics and Future of AI in Healthcare
40:31 Huma's Future Plans and Conclusion