Why women's health is a scalable sector
Sun Feb 01 2026
Summary
In this episode of MedCity FemForward, reporter Marissa Plescia talks with Anna Jeter of AOA Dx. about a pivotal report on the booming potential of women's health sectors. Discover why this already lucrative field isn't just a niche but a smart investment, with 27 unicorns and over $100 billion in exits. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, tune in to learn why women's health is not only crucial for societal well-being but also a golden business opportunity..
Episode Highlights
00:10:47 - Misconception of women's health as niche.
00:11:59 - $100 billion in women's health exits.
00:17:26 - 27 unicorns in women's health.
00:31:28 - Diagnostics as a foundational pillar.
00:42:39 - Oncology as a hot spot in women's health.
00:53:11 - Women's health beyond maternal health.
01:15:45 - Response to JP Morgan presentation.
01:41:26 - Women's health as a significant business opportunity.
Episode Resources
Anna Jeter
anna.jeter@aoadx.com
Connect with Marissa Plescia
mplescia@medcitynews.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaplescia/
Keywords
MedCity FemForward
women's health
AOADx
biotech
ovarian cancer detection
diagnostic test
women's health exits
investments in women's health
healthcare sector
McKinsey report
trillion dollar opportunity
merge and acquisition
IPO
exit strategy
unicorns in women's health
oncology
breast cancer
cervical cancer
screening programs
capital efficiency
funding allocation
PitchBook
healthcare innovation
strategic buyers
investment opportunities
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Summary In this episode of MedCity FemForward, reporter Marissa Plescia talks with Anna Jeter of AOA Dx. about a pivotal report on the booming potential of women's health sectors. Discover why this already lucrative field isn't just a niche but a smart investment, with 27 unicorns and over $100 billion in exits. Whether you're an entrepreneur or investor, tune in to learn why women's health is not only crucial for societal well-being but also a golden business opportunity.. Episode Highlights 00:10:47 - Misconception of women's health as niche. 00:11:59 - $100 billion in women's health exits. 00:17:26 - 27 unicorns in women's health. 00:31:28 - Diagnostics as a foundational pillar. 00:42:39 - Oncology as a hot spot in women's health. 00:53:11 - Women's health beyond maternal health. 01:15:45 - Response to JP Morgan presentation. 01:41:26 - Women's health as a significant business opportunity. Episode Resources Anna Jeter anna.jeter@aoadx.com Connect with Marissa Plescia mplescia@medcitynews.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaplescia/ Keywords MedCity FemForward women's health AOADx biotech ovarian cancer detection diagnostic test women's health exits investments in women's health healthcare sector McKinsey report trillion dollar opportunity merge and acquisition IPO exit strategy unicorns in women's health oncology breast cancer cervical cancer screening programs capital efficiency funding allocation PitchBook healthcare innovation strategic buyers investment opportunities