S2 E19 Margo Harrison, MD MPH Ceo & Founder of Wave Bye Inc

In this episode of She Leads Biotech, Sharron Cox speaks with Margo Harrison MD MPH, Founder & CEO of Wave Bye Inc. , a trailblazer in women’s intimate wellness, combining innovation and purpose to address a topic most would rather whisper about.Margo shares how a deeply personal experience drove her to create Wave Bye , a biotech startup developing a safe, effective solution for treating recurrent UTIs and supporting vaginal health. From corporate life to startup founder, she opens up about why this mission couldn’t wait, and how trust, courage, and authenticity have shaped her leadership journey.She gets candid about building in a taboo space, balancing vision with regulation, and why she believes the best leaders ask better questions.Chapters / Timecodes:00:00 — Meet Margo HarrisonHer journey from finance and corporate roles to entrepreneurship in women’s health04:40 — Why Wave Bye Had to HappenA personal story becomes a public mission — the painful, pivotal moment that sparked a startup09:15 — Finding Her Voice in a Taboo SpaceHow she built confidence to speak openly and lead authentically13:00 — From Idea to InnovationBehind the science and strategy of Wave Bye’s core technology17:42 — Navigating Regulation and StigmaWhat it takes to pioneer biotech solutions in under-discussed categories23:18 — Advice for Founders in Women’s HealthWhy trust and clarity are non-negotiable — and how to build both27:40 — Building a Brand That Builds BeliefCreating connection and credibility with customers and investors31:52 — What’s Next for Wave Bye Inc.A look ahead at clinical trials, partnerships, and impactListen now to hear Margo’s honest, driven, and insightful take on leading with purpose in biotech.#SheLeadsBiotech #WomenInSTEM #MargoHarrison #WaveBye #BiotechLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #FemaleFounders #WomensHealth #BiotechInnovation