E10- “I Had to Unlearn Who I Was Told to Be” – Amber Vodegel on Leading with Courage

Amber is a Dutch/British entrepreneur, who founded several healthtech companies. As the founder of Pregnancy+, the world's leading pregnancy app with over 150 million users globally, Amber has revolutionised health tech.Bootstrapped and later acquired by Philips NV, Pregnancy+ stands as a testament to her relentless focus on customer-centricity and scalable impact. Powered by ML and deep analytics, it became the world’s leading pregnancy app globally. Amber is now spearheading 28X, a transformative FemTech initiative addressing systemic inequities in women’s health. By leveraging on-device AI, 28X provides inclusive, privacy-first education and health insights, ensuring accessibility for underserved communities. Her commitment to ethical technology and sustainability underscores her belief in a more equitable future. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Amber is a NED for a diagnostics PLC and and is a sought-after public speaker on topics like AI ethics, women’s health, and innovation. Outside work, she is a dedicated mother and enjoys playing tennis.Listen to find out how Amber has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...