FemTech insights from a return to Stanford

Kaylie Mings, MSc
Product Development Engineer

๐ŸŒž If only all work trips could be in sunny California!

Kicked things off with a meeting by the Marina, where I had the pleasure of chatting with Sara Naseri about Qvin and the immense untapped potential of menstrual effluent research. Itโ€™s inspiring to witness just how much has been accomplished in the past decade and the promising future ahead. ๐Ÿฉธ

Visiting the The Stanford d.school brought back memories (and maybe a few flashbacks!) from countless hours in the PRL. It was inspiring to catch up with former teachers, David Kelley and Brett Newman, whoโ€™ve been guiding so much evolution there. Connecting with current students like Yaayaa Pajibo who shares a strong interest in womenโ€™s health, was a great reminder of how passionate the next generation is.

At the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, I joined the #FemTech club mixer with my former colleague Priyanka Seegobin and was thrilled by the growing interest in this field among both entrepreneurs and investors.

And as a bonus, I caught up with my hashtag#fieldhockey friends at the annual Stanford Alumni game. It was awesome to see the next generation of collegiate hockey players from The Kinkaid School and St. John’s School! ๐Ÿ‘

Returning to Stanford was a refreshing blend of reconnecting, reflecting, and recharging. Grateful for the inspiration and fresh perspectives gained. ๐Ÿ˜Š