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April 10, 2025 25 mins

Ever wondered what's happening in the world of women's health innovation in China?

Forget the surface-level searches! In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with the incredible Yihan Zhu, founder of FemTech Weekend, straight from China. Yihan pulls back the curtain on the emerging FemTech landscape, revealing this massive market's unique challenges and exciting opportunities. Discover the truth behind period-tracking apps, the surprising booming area of "medical surgery," and how social media is becoming a powerful tool for breaking taboos around women's health. Get ready for a fascinating deep dive into the Chinese FemTech ecosystem you won't hear elsewhere!

Key Takeaways:

  • China's approach to women's health innovation
  • Learn the challenges of the Chinese Market
  • How social media empowers Chinese women to break the silence around menopause and egg freezing, and fueling a culture of awareness and education
  • How did the powerful tech infrastructure of China help them to present a significant opportunity for rapid development and deployment of FemTech solutions
  • Why community is important for FemTech growth
  • How collaborations and partnerships are vital for bridging the gap between the Chinese and global FemTech ecosystem
  • Discover why the connection between China and the rest of the world is crucial for the future of women's health technology

Resources:

Yihan Zhu: LinkedIn

FemTech Weekend: LinkedIn

FemTech Weekend: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jLMysLnXJXANdOPuUeyqYA

Maaike Steinebach : LinkedIn

Website Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.com

Instagram Femtech Future: @femtech_future

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