The Women in HealthTech Show

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Gabrielle Zamagias, Director of Strategic Partnerships at TeleTracking Technologies, about her extensive experience in healthcare operations technology. She shares insights into the company's efforts in improving NHS operations through technology, particularly their innovative approach to patient flow and bed management. Gabrielle also highlights a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to enhance TeleTracking's platform with AI capabilities, aimed at predictive and proactive patient care. Our conversation covers Gabrielle's personal journey, professional growth, experiences as a woman in health tech, and the importance of building strong, intentional relationships within the industry.   Gabrielle Zamagias is a global healthcare strategist and marketing leader with extensive experience in healthcare operations technology. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at TeleTracking Technologies, she leads global marketing and go-to market strategy, driving commercial growth and measurable patient impact. Previously, she led growth initiatives at Huma Health and built partnerships with ministries of health and global insurers to advance connected care. Gabrielle holds executive education credentials from Columbia, Oxford, and Imperial, and a BA from Pepperdine University.   Connect with Gabrielle via email at marketing@teletracking.com The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Lyndsey Reeves, Head of Transformation at Skin Analytics. Lyndsey discusses her career trajectory from a dentist to a digital transformation leader within healthcare. She shares her experiences leading groundbreaking digital projects like AI-supported cancer detection in the NHS, the challenges of implementing technology in healthcare, and the importance of compassionate leadership. Lyndsey also emphasizes the significance of human connections in her work and personal life, highlighting her volunteer efforts with perinatal mental health support and training as a doula. The conversation explores the need for sustainable, long-term changes in the NHS, and the role of technology in addressing workforce shortages and improving patient care.    Lyndsey Reeves has a desire to bring meaningful patient-centered care to healthcare services. She started her career as a dentist, and over the last 20 years she's moved into commissioning and operational leadership roles in order to make change at a system level to shape how patients experience care. She's been fortunate to lead some exciting work in digital transformation, including the first enhanced primary care service to offer direct booking from NHS 111, Pandemic Response Services and Nationwide Primary Care Services. She's now focused on safely and thoughtfully introducing AI supported cancer detection into the NHS to improve outcomes for patients. She's passionate about creating healthcare that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives, and that works for whole communities, not just systems. Outside work, she's a single parent, a keen triathlete.  - she recently completed her first half Iron Man and a trained doula. She volunteers with Pandas charity, running a perinatal mental health support group in her local community.   Connect with Lyndsey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-reeves-82a0b061    The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Grace Gimson, founder and CEO of Holly Health, a digital health coaching service. Grace shares her journey from growing up in a tech-savvy family to creating Holly Health, which has supported over 70,000 NHS patients. She discusses the challenges and successes of integrating technology with psychology, the importance of small, sustainable changes, and expanding Holly Health beyond the NHS. The episode also delves into the significance of networking and overcoming gender bias in the tech and investment spaces. Grace Gimson is Founder and CEO of Holly Health, a fully digital yet compassionate health coaching service, which helps people to feel physically and mentally better. Grace's career spans operations, product and leadership, including roles at Microsoft, Deliveroo, and Scape, which was acquired by Facebook. From growing up in a family of engineers, Grace knew the power of technology and set her sights on combining her passions of psychology and accessible technology to create something impactful for the population. In 2020, Grace partnered with a team of psychology and product experts to bring science-based personalized health coaching to the public through Holly Health. She has since been enrolled as an NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellow and has formed partnerships at NHSICS, Integrated Care Systems Scale.   You can find Grace on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegimson/ or find out more by visiting https://www.hollyhealth.io/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Anne-Laure Meynier about her extensive career in private equity and investment banking, focusing on healthcare.  Anne-Laure shares insights into the strategic issues in the European healthcare investment landscape, challenges in adopting innovative technologies in healthcare, the regulatory changes impacting the sector and her views on increasing gender diversity in finance and entrepreneurship.    Anne-Laure Meynier is a senior healthcare private equity investor who has been in the space for 12 years, most recently with Apposite Capital, a healthcare investment fund with an impact focus. And before that, with Bridgepoint Europe. She was previously a member of the Healthcare M&A team at Rothschild & Co in London. She is a graduate of ESCP Europe and a CFA charter holder.   Contact Anne-Laure on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameynier   Find out more about the Digital Healthcare Council here https://www.digitalhealthcarecouncil.com/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.  

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Dr. Reggie Sangha, Medical Director at Content Guru. We discuss Reggie's extensive career in frontline medical primary care, large scale healthcare projects, and future technologies like virtual wards and smart tech-enabled cities. Reggie shares insights from her time at CareUK (now Practice Plus Group), her involvement in healthcare innovation, and her thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI in the medical field. She also recollects the impact of her time at university, her move into leadership roles, and the importance of seizing opportunities. The conversation touches on Reggie's personal journey, the significance of teamwork, and the evolving landscape of healthcare technology. Dr Reggie Sangha has had a career spanning frontline medical primary care over decades  and delivering  large scale access projects  into challenging healthcare spaces like urgent care, health in justice and also to the latest models of future tech- such as virtual wards/connected communities and supporting citizens to live at home via  'smart tech' enabled cities. She has a proven track record in delivering innovative pilots into practical commercial offerings for the NHS,  as part of the teams she has worked with. She currently works at Content Guru which is a UK Headquartered – global cloud communications software business, co-founded by the Taylor brothers in the early 90s, Content Guru is part of the Redwood Technology group. It provides national infrastructure cloud resilience to multiple industry sectors - including blue light mission critical services for the NHS. Her latest role is working as their Medical Director and also the Clinical Safety officer for their newer Generative Ai applications and other emerging technologies. Contact Reggie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reggie-sangha-2b28a275/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.  

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Dr Chantal Cox, Investment Manager at Octopus Ventures. Chantal shares insights from her career at the intersection of clinical care, commercial strategy, and venture capital. The discussion covers her transition from NHS doctor to venture capitalist, the challenges and opportunities in integrating technology into healthcare, and the importance of supporting female entrepreneurs. Chantal also offers her perspective on the complexities of scaling healthcare innovations within the NHS and the vital role of mentorship and networking in professional growth.    Dr Chantal Cox has spent her career working at the intersection of clinical care, commercial strategy, and venture capital. Her insights have been published in Business Insider, the Washington Post, Forbes, the Times, and the BMJ. She trained and worked as a doctor in the NHS before moving into strategy consulting and later venture capital. That journey has given her a front row seat to the reality of how healthcare systems work and where they fall short. She supports founders building the future of healthcare from diagnostics and digital infrastructure to patient led platforms and workforce solutions. She cares deeply about businesses that are clinically relevant, commercially viable, and inclusively designed, especially in spaces where innovation has historically lagged. She's particularly interested in how we reimagine care for underserved groups, whether that's women, ethnic minorities or frontline professionals themselves.   You can contact Chantal on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchantalcox/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Professor Joann Rhodes, Chief Executive of HIRANI. We discuss Joann's career trajectory from a cellular pharmacologist to leading health research and innovation in Northern Ireland. Highlights include her work in developing immunomodulation therapies, brokering major industry-academic partnerships, and her pivotal role in setting up the 1.3 billion neurodegeneration R&D labs at the Francis Crick Institute. Joann also shares insights into moving to Northern Ireland pre-pandemic, the importance of building strong networks, and her drive to make a significant impact on healthcare ecosystems.   Professor Joann Rhodes is Chief Executive of HIRANI, driving collaborative health research and innovation across Northern Ireland from lab to clinic to home. A former cellular pharmacologist at Imperial College, she helped develop immunomodulation therapies for COPD and clinical biomarker rationales for multiple novel therapeutics. Since 2011 she's brokered major industry–academic partnerships, including the £16M US–UK Pfizer Rare Diseases Consortium, and served as Chief of Staff at Merck UK R&D (2018–2020) to launch the £1.3B neurodegeneration R&D labs at the Francis Crick Institute. She advises TopMD, Discovery Park, and the British Pharmacological Society, holds honorary professorships at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, and earned an Executive MBA from Imperial College, winning the Dean's Award and Joan Woodward Prize.   Contact Joann on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannrhodes/   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Amber Vodegel about her journey from founding a global pregnancy app, Pregnancy+, which was later acquired by Philips, to her current project, 28X. Amber shares insights into her career, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and her mission to create ethical and accessible health technology. She also emphasizes the importance of balancing work with personal life and the impact of networking and social responsibility in her endeavors.   Amber Vodegel founded one of the largest global health apps, bootstrapped until its acquisition by Philips NV. Powered by ML and deep analytics, it became the world's leading pregnancy app with over 150 million users globally. As a philanthropist and tech founder, Amber is now spearheading 28X, a privacy-first platform that's not just transforming women's health, it's rewriting the rulebook for how digital health is built and scaled. 28X runs entirely on-device, removing the need for cloud servers, data harvesting, or exploitative subscriptions. By combining on-device AI, culturally sensitive UX, and a sustainable, mission-driven business model, 28X delivers free-to-use health education globally. With a goal of reaching 100 million monthly users across 100+ countries and 25+ languages, Amber isn't just launching an app, she's reinventing digital infrastructure for a fairer, safer environment for users.   Contact Amber on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-vodegel-0995556 The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Dr. Jessica Morley, a postdoctoral researcher at Yale University's Digital Ethics Center. We discuss Jessica's journey from the UK to Yale, and her extensive work in the NHS and with the UK Department of Health. We also delve into the challenges and potential of AI in healthcare, and the dynamics of being a woman in tech and academia.   Dr. Jessica Morley is a postdoctoral researcher at the Digital Ethics Center, Yale University. Prior to moving to the US, she completed her BA, MSc, and PhD at the University of Oxford and was the director of policy research for the Oxford Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science. In her previous, non-academic life, Jess worked for the UK Department of Health and Social Care and NHSX on digital, data, and technology policy. Her research focuses on how to ensure the secondary uses of health data are technically feasible, socially acceptable, ethically justifiable, and legally compliant.   Contact Dr. Morley via email on jessica.morley@yale.edu The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Megan Grant, Managing Director of Altrix Technology Ltd, an organisation that is improving the delivery and value of agency workforce services to the NHS by leveraging technology. We talk about her move from call centres to NHS recruitment, how technology can help to solve staffing shortages, the challenges facing the NHS more broadly, and being the only woman in the room. Connect with Megan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megrant/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Kate Woolland, Chief Operating Officer at Closed Loop Medicine. Closed Loop Medicine are enabling precision medicine by combining dose-optimized drug therapy with digital care. We talk about Kate's work as a management consultant, how precision personalised medicine can transform patient care, the challenges of working in partnership with the NHS, and being authentic as the only senior woman in the room. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-woolland-44213a2/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle. It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Lavinia Roma. Lavinia has a background in financial services, and a passion for early stage impact investment, particularly in health care, life sciences and technology. She has worked in FinTech, health, tech and b2b SaaS sectors and has experience in health and wellness startup cofounding. We talk about coming to the UK as an entrepreneur, fund investment in healthcare, and the challenges in bringing investors and healthcare professionals together. Connect with Lavinia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavinia-roma-09949914b/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Hannah Gibson, Head of Global Ecosystem at Swedish AI company, Visiba Care. Visiba is a leading health technology provider prioritising ethical AI practices and healthcare. We talk about her career to date, Visiba's use of ethical AI, the challenges of implementing technological healthcare solutions, and building trust and relationships with the NHS. Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-gibson-60a531136/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Claire Bloomfield, Director, Centre for Improving Data Collaboration at NHS England, Data 4 R&D. We talk about Claire's career to date, how data can transform the NHS, the role of AI in healthcare and being a woman in health tech. Connect with Claire on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-bloomfield-b499a654/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Lucinda Scharff, Senior Clinical Specialist at Google. We talk about moving from A&E to world of health technology, the challenge of creating tech for the NHS, and how the NHS is changing.  Connect with Lucinda on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucinda-scharff-411a1191/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Leigh Brody, an Investor on the UCL Technology Fund Life Sciences team at AlbionVC. We talk about how the UCL fund works, Leigh's route from PhD to VC investor, the challenges facing the healthcare industry and the future of health tech investment. Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-brody-2406597/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Ruth Poole, CEO of Preventx. Preventx is the world's leading publicly funded digital sexual health service, enabling millions of people to access testing and treatment safely and conveniently. We talk about her career to date, how Preventx is expanding into European and British markets, the challenges of working in the sexual health space, and getting the customer experience right. Connect with Ruth on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-poole-0239357 The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Georgia Di Mattos and Bianca Dunne of IPlaySafe, a home STI testing kit and integrated app. We talk about their different backgrounds in stenography and architecture, setting up a new sexual health business during a pandemic, what they've learnt as they build the business, and why they have chosen to partner with dating apps before the NHS. Find out more about I Play Safe at their website https://iplaysafe.app/ The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Lucy Cassidy, Director of Products and Service at HBSUK.  We talk about Lucy's part in developing a virtual outpatients service, leaving the NHS to set up Dinner Circle, creating Virtual Lucy and the innovations at HBSUK, the need for data sharing and collaboration throughout NHS digital services and how the NHS could better work with technology companies. Find Lucy on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-cassidy-651431113 www.virtuallucy.co.uk   The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.

In this episode of the Women in Health Tech Show, I speak to Sharon Lamb, Partner at international law firm McDermott Will & Emery. We talk about being inspired by growing up in South Africa during a time of hope and change, the rise in prominence of digital health, a global perspective on investment and innovation in the NHS and the need to smooth pathways to procurement and reimbursement for innovative technologies.  Find more about Sharon at www.mwe.com/people/lamb-sharon The Women in Health Tech Show is presented by Catherine Davies of Monticle.  It was edited by Emily Crosby Media.