In this episode of the Busine$$ of the V, we travel to Japan, the epicenter of the femtech revolution. Dr. Dweck and Rachel are chatting with Dr. Amina Sugimoto who offers fascinating insight into the tectonic shifts taking place in the Asian market as women’s health and empowerment become increasingly important. Dr. Sugimoto is the CEO and co-founder of fermata, a platform that brings global femtech products directly to Asia. In other words, Dr. Sugimoto is part of a small group of female entrepreneurs who are shaking up the way we perceive sexual and reproductive wellness.
Apart from being a highly successful entrepreneur, Amina also holds a master’s degree in Global Health Policy and a doctorate in Public Health. That being said, her summary of the differences between Japanese and American healthcare systems is extremely useful and insightful. While listening to the conversation, you will learn a lot about women’s wellness products, as well as how femtech empowers women and highlights their wants and needs. If you want to be part of this exciting femcare world, feel free to join the Femtech Fes! in Japan, taking place in October 2022. Now, press play and enjoy the ride!
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QUOTES:
“Fermata started as a space where people can get to know more about different women’s health and wellbeing products.” (Dr. Sugimoto)
“I really perused your site, it’s so interesting.” (Dr. Dweck)
“Japanese (women) have different menopausal symptoms, rather mental than physical.” (Dr. Sugimoto)
“The SWAN study has shown that the African American and Hispanic population tend to have the highest rates of disturbing symptoms, while the Asian population was lower on that list.” (Dr. Dweck)
“I’m sure there are enormous differences in what explodes in popularity in the Asian market than here.” (Rachel)
“The term ‘femtech’ has become quite popular here in Japan, it’s been on every single magazine every year.” (Dr. Sugimoto)
“There are multiple factors (in incontinence), and obesity is one of them. There is also genetics, childbirth, big babies, instrumented deliveries, etc.” (Dr. Dweck)
“There has been a lot of discussion in the past several months about parental leave and however an organization defines reproductive care.” (Rachel)
“Japan has introduced period leave, but no one is using it. Nobody has thought about how these rules would be sustained.” (Dr. Sugimoto)
“Quite a lot of women apply to my company saying that they want to go back to work as soon as they can after delivering a baby. I guess women start to realize that it’s okay to work.” (Dr. Sugimoto)
FURTHER RESOURCES:
Website: https://hellofermata.com/en
Amina @LinkedIn
LINKS FOR BUSINE$$ OF THE V:
Website: www.businessofthev.com
Dr. Alyssa Dweck: https://drdweck.com
Rachel Braun Scherl: www.sparksolutionsforgrowth.com/about-rachel-braun-scherl/
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