Revolutionizing the Healthcare Landscape with Elyse Heob

The healthcare industry has long overlooked the unique needs and experiences of women, but that tide is finally turning. Today, we’re sitting down with Elyse Heob, a multi-time healthcare startup founder and expert in bringing groundbreaking innovations to market. Elyse shares her insights on the critical importance of women-led research and product development, the myths surrounding startup chaos, the power of betting on yourself as a female entrepreneur, and more. This week’s episode 146 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about revolutionizing the healthcare landscape! 

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Elyse Heob shares the importance of strategic planning and treating startups like a regular job and actionable steps you can take right now to bet on yourself and get more comfortable with risks. 

Elyse Heob is an expert in transforming groundbreaking healthcare ideas into thriving businesses with a main focus on patient care. She is the Founder and CEO of Elyse Heob Consulting, where she supports startup founders to scale their health innovations. Previously, she co-founded ClearMask, the first FDA-cleared transparent surgical mask, growing it from zero to $45 million in just two years with zero outside investment.

Some of the talking points Julie and Elyse go over in this episode include:

• The difference between inventing a health innovation and running a startup.
• Key considerations for designing successful health technologies.
• The lack of research on women's health and the need for better care and detection.
• Encouraging women to embrace their potential and take on leadership roles in healthcare and entrepreneurship.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Revolutionizing the Healthcare Landscape with Elyse Heob
• 4:36 The importance of having experienced mentors and advisors who have been in the startup's shoes before.
• 7:00 The difference between inventing a new health innovation and running the startup itself.
• 11:11 Taking breaks and vacations to maintain long-term sustainability and creativity in the startup environment.
• 14:54 The recent surge in funding and attention for women's health and the need to address the historical neglect of women's health research and care.
• 20:01 Encouraging women to bet on themselves and start their own businesses.