With Guest
Ida Tin
Entrepeneur
Key Takeaways:
n this episode of the Scale Up Valley podcast, host Mike Dias interviews Ida Tin, co-founder of Clue and a pioneer in the FemTech space. They discuss the evolution of Clue, the importance of investing in women's health, and the challenges faced by startups. Ida shares her journey from being a CEO to founding the FemTech Assembly, a think tank aimed at promoting women's health investments. The conversation also delves into the emotional aspects of leadership, particularly the role of fear in startup environments. In this conversation, Ida Tin discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for emotional expression within teams, the role of anger in leadership, and the need to rethink the dynamics of venture capital. She emphasizes the significance of transparency, collective decision-making, and the emotional well-being of founders and their teams. Ida also critiques the current venture capital system, highlighting the power imbalance between investors and founders, and advocates for a more equitable approach that values emotional and social contributions alongside financial returns. Takeaways Ida Tin is a pioneer in the FemTech space with Clue.
Clue started as a hardware idea but evolved into a software platform.
Investing in women's health can drive economic growth.
Fear is a common experience for founders and their teams.
Transitioning from CEO to a board member can be a significant change.
The FemTech Assembly aims to inspire investment in women's health.
Clue has achieved FDA clearance for a data-driven birth control method.
Ida emphasizes the importance of community in FemTech.
The conversation highlights the need for awareness in women's health.
Published on
March 4, 2025

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