From Startup to Global Impact: Ida Tin’s Role in the Femtech Revolution—Entrepreneurship in STEM Without a STEM Degree

The Femtech revolution with Ida Tin, founder of ClueDid Apple "forgot" to add a period tracker to the Apple Heath tracker at a time when Femtech was not a thing?Imagine you’re pioneering a product in a completely new sector, carving out an entirely new market category. That’s the journey of Ida Tin, the co-founder of Clue, one of the largest Femtech health apps serving 10+ million active users across 190+ countries. Ida coined the term 'Femtech,' to provide a unifying banner for the sector dedicated to women's health technology. We get to hear how it started from the ida of a home hormonal test ( a decade before home testing of anything was a thing) to taking a 100% digital approach to contraception.  🔍 What You’ll Learn:How Ida Tin co-founded Clue, one of the world’s most popular women’s health appsThe origin story of the word "Femtech"—and how naming it shaped a $60B+ industryThe workarounds of building a women’s health startup without a STEMM backgroundWhy data privacy, ethics, and inclusive design were non-negotiables for Clue and what happens to those who took shortcutsHow to fund and grow a mission-driven product in a male-dominated VC landscape 🧠 About the Guest:Ida Tin is the co-founder of Clue, a pioneering period and fertility tracking app with over 10 million active users in 190+ countries. While she doesn't come from a traditional STEMM background, her vision and language helped define an entire sector: Femtech.Her story is one of category creation, mission-driven innovation, and challenging the norms of tech, funding, and health. 🗂️ Episode Timeline:00:32 Meet Ida Tin: The Mother of Femtech 01:45 The Journey of Clue 03:55 Data Privacy and Ethical Considerations 07:09 Challenges and Innovations in Femtech 17:55 Building the Clue Team 33:33 The Birth of the Term 'Femtech' , definition and a new unifying banner39:41 Inclusivity in Femtech: Bridging the Gender Gap 40:57 The Duality of Periods: Normalization vs. Medical Attention 42:28 Creating a Supportive Work Culture for Women 44:11 Challenges in Femtech: Data Gaps and Funding Issues 51:31 funding , Ethics and Success in Femtech: A Comparative Analysis 56:24 Navigating Gender Bias in Venture Capital 01:07:14 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 01:09:23 Conclusion: Building a Unified Future 🔗 Resources & Mentions:Follow Ida Tin on LinkedInSign up for her upcoming Femtech bookDownload Clue on your app store  Want to craft a career story that opens doors?I help STEMM professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose and show up as thought leaders —so the right opportunities find you.📬 Let’s connect: angeliquegreco.com.au | LinkedIn  ⭐️ Help More People Reinvent Their CareersIf you enjoyed this episode, please:✅ Leave a quick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🙏♻️ Share it with a friend who's questioning their path in STEM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.