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April 21, 2025 β€’ 39 mins

Join us in this episode of Startup Leap as we sit down with Ida Tin, co-founder and chairwoman of Clue, a revolutionary women's health app that has empowered over 10 million users worldwide.

Ida shares her extraordinary journey from a struggling entrepreneur with no coding skills to building a groundbreaking company in the $60 billion femtech industry.

Discover how Ida turned her frustrations with outdated family planning methods into a data-driven digital solution with FDA clearance.

Listen to powerful insights on fundraising, product development, and the importance of trusting your instincts. Whether you're a current founder or aspiring entrepreneur, Ida's story is packed with invaluable lessons for anyone looking to make an impact.

00:00 Starting from Scratch: The Early Struggles

00:43 The Birth of Clue: From Idea to Reality

01:38 Ida Tin's Entrepreneurial Journey

02:35 The Pivot: From Hardware to Data

06:53 Coining Femtech: Creating a New Industry

11:55 Fundraising Challenges and Gender Bias

17:11 Building Trust and Data Privacy

19:24 Experimenting with Monetization Strategies

20:42 Early Marketing and Growth Hacks

22:14 Listener's Dilemma: Fundraising Challenges

23:41 Advice on Building a Compelling Pitch

25:14 Navigating the Fundraising Landscape

34:17 Transitioning Leadership Roles

36:03 Final Reflections and Advice for Founders

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