Podcast
Ep. 26

What every FemTech founder needs to know

Published
May 9, 2024
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Incora Health CEO Lindsey Calcutt shares an insider's playbook for turning revolutionary ideas into market-ready solutions. From developing a first-of-its-kind health monitoring earring to securing funding in a skeptical market, learn how to navigate the complex intersection of hardware innovation and women's health.

In this episode, you'll master:

  • Innovation strategy: transform everyday accessories into powerful health monitoring devices
  • Regulatory navigation: fast-track development while maintaining compliance
  • Funding tactics: secure investment for hardware innovations in a conservative market
  • User adoption: bridge the gap between wearable tech and healthcare credibility
  • Market positioning: stand out in the rapidly evolving women's health technology landscape

Essential for FemTech founders pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. Learn how to turn skepticism into support and innovative ideas into game-changing solutions that investors can't ignore. Check it out!

Episode Transcript

Lindsey Calcutt
CEO & Co-Founder at Incora Health
Incora Health's mission is to create a world where women have access to tools and information that empower them to make the best decisions for their health, wellbeing, and families. The company's inaugural product, Incora Smart Earrings, are designed by women for women to help understand the unique patterns of the female body by tracking key vitals and biodata with precision and elegance. Dr. Calcutt is a business professional with a strong background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and life science industries. Her expertise in technology-oriented businesses has enabled her to leverage cutting-edge tools and techniques to create high-growth value by developing and implementing innovative solutions. Academically, Dr. Calcutt holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University and is a USPTO registered Patent Agent. She is also a founding board member of Upstate Women in Tech and the Women Founders Group. Beyond her impressive professional accomplishments, Dr. Calcutt is a wife and mother residing in Greenville, South Carolina.
Jan Kamiński
Co-founder at Momentum
Jan Kamiński is the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer at Momentum, where he partners with founders and innovators to turn ambitious ideas into scalable, compliant, and impactful digital products. He leads with a simple belief: technology should elevate humanity—helping health tech companies across the US and Europe bring medical breakthroughs to market through accessible, secure, and user-friendly software. On Keep IT Healthy, Jan brings that same energy to every conversation: curious, honest, and always focused on what moves the needle in real-world healthcare.