Startups operate in environments characterized by extreme uncertainty, rapid change, and intense pressure. Traditional hierarchical leadership models often fall short.  Astudy by Startup Genome found that leadership is one of the top three reasons for startup success or failure.  In contrast, Modern Leadership—focusing on empathy, emotional intelligence, and resilience, has proven to be particularly effective in meeting the needs of startup teams.

The health care system has historically suffered from a gender bias, with women's health being underfunded, underserved, and overlooked. Misdiagnosis due to a lack of symptom catalogs for women, incorrect medication because pharmaceuticals are primarily tested on men, and limited to no knowledge of one's own body are the bitter consequences. But rescue is in sight! (Female) founders and startups are using technology to close the gender health gap. FemTech, or female technology, is a new field in medicine that focuses on women's health and uses technology-based products and services to track and assess symptoms, provide expert advice, and help women better understand their bodies.  With wearables, softwares, mobile apps and other digital tools, the FemTech industry is growing rapidly - by 2025, the value of femtech companies is expected to exceed $50 billion. In this article, we introduce you to ten emerging FemTech startups from Germany poised to revolutionize the healthcare industry.