In this episode, Zoia Kozakov, the host of the WIN/WIN podcast and Head of Device Digital Wallets @ JPMorgan Chase, shares her journey of launching the podcast and how it has shaped her, along with how she’s evolved throughout her career. Zoia emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and continuously learning and growing, talking about the shift in her definition of success and power, focusing on being true to herself and embracing her vision.

Key takeaways:

• Using a passion project as an entrepreneurial experience to broaden horizons and solve problems
• Defining success and power on your own terms, while embracing your true self and vision
• How to navigate change and give yourself and others grace during transitions
• Why softening and being present can lead to a deeper connection with oneself and others.

Learn more:

• Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/
• Zoia Kozakov (Guest): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she faced in building her startups. She discusses her experience as a first-time founder and the lessons she learned from her first company and its acquisition process. In a conversation focused on both Cheryl's trajectory and her experience building Tiny Health, a microbiome testing the episode reveals the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs and how they can approach growth and expansion for their ventures.

Key takeaways:

• Adapting the startup ecosystem to the local culture is crucial for success.
• Passion and a mission-driven approach are key to overcoming challenges and building a successful company.
• Raising funds from a position of strength and being disciplined with spending can lead to better outcomes.
• Building credibility and partnerships are critical for ventures in the healthcare industry.

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Cheryl Sew Hoy (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylyeoh/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Amy Divaraniya, Founder & CEO of Oova, shares her unexpected journey to becoming a founder of a data-first, at-home hormone-tracking solution. She shares the ins and outs of building a multi-sided marketplace and how she turned her own struggles with fertility and the medical system into Oova. Throughout the conversation, Zoia and Amy touch on the challenges of the medical system that are specific to women and women's health and how data can be used to empower women to ensure that they are advocating for themselves.

Key takeaways:

• Imposter syndrome can be overcome by surrounding yourself with mentors and being open to asking questions.
• Women's health care needs better solutions that empower women with data and enable them to advocate for their own health.
• Building a strong network and relationships with investors and mentors is crucial for success as a founder.
• The future of women's health care lies in data-driven approaches and conversations prioritizing women's needs.

Learn more:

• Get 10% off an Oova product - URL: oova.life/win OR use "WINOOVA" on the site
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Amy Divaraniya (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-amy-divaraniya/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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