Healthtech Women

What Healthtech Women does

Healthtech Women is a global not-for-profit organization founded in 2013, headquartered in San Francisco, that supports women in leadership and innovation across the health technology ecosystem. The organization serves women working in biotech, pharma, medical devices, healthcare IT, diagnostics, and life sciences through a curated membership community of 20,000+ members across six cities in two countries (Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo). Its core offerings are a tiered paid membership program (Professional at $75/year, Student at $50/year), 50+ annual in-person and virtual events including flagship programming at JPM Healthcare Conference, ASCO, and RSNA, local hub meetups, mentorship and job-board access, and a Spotlight Talks video library covering health-tech topics. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its competitive advantage derives from the density and curation of its member network, sustained over 10+ years.

The business model combines recurring membership subscriptions with event ticket revenue and corporate sponsorships from law firms (Perkins Coie, Wilson Sonsini), workspace providers (WeWork), accelerators (MATTER, Cedars-Sinai Accelerator), and health systems (Atrium Health). The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with new members entering through an online application process that includes profile submission and a phone interview for curation. Education content (Spotlight Talks) serves as a top-of-funnel awareness channel, while partnerships with premier healthcare conferences and hub-level sponsors drive mid-funnel engagement. Leadership consists of Founder and President Carla Brenner and COO/Managing Partner Aditi Deeg, with a stated headcount range of 11-50. No venture funding, acquisitions, or institutional investment is disclosed; the organization operates as an independent nonprofit funded through membership fees, event revenue, and corporate sponsorships.

Name

Healthtech Women

Legal name

Healthtech Women

Website

https://healthtechwomen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Healthtech Women is a global not-for-profit membership organization, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, that supports women in health technology leadership across 20,000+ members in six cities through events, mentorship, and networking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Networking Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Wellness & Patient Communities (MPACAJAL)

Keywords

• Professional networking community
• Healthcare women membership
• Health technology events
• Career advancement programs
• Industry conference networking

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual subscription-based membership with tiered pricing (Professional $75/year, Student $50/year). Membership provides access to exclusive events, virtual discussions, job boards, and networking platform.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets and sponsorships for conferences, panel discussions, and networking events. Some events offer early access and discounts to paid members.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from partners supporting events and programming. Gold sponsor mentioned for JPM events (Perkins Coie).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Healthtech Women is a global not-for-profit membership organization (founded 2013) supporting women in health technology leadership and innovation. The organization provides paid membership tiers (Professional at $75/year and Student at $50/year) that grant access to exclusive in-person and virtual events, private job boards, mentorship, and a 20,000+ member networking community across 6 cities in 2 countries. Programming includes flagship annual events at JPM Healthcare Conference, ASCO, and RSNA, plus local hub meetups and a Spotlight Talks video library covering AI, biotech, blockchain, and other health tech topics.

Product overview

Healthtech Women is a global not-for-profit membership organization (founded 2013) supporting women in health technology leadership and innovation. The organization operates a membership platform with two tiers (Professional at $75/year and Student at $50/year) providing access to exclusive events, private job boards, and global networking. Their service offering centers on in-person and virtual events across 6 cities, plus video-based educational content (Spotlight Talks) covering health technology topics. The organization does not offer a traditional software product; rather it provides community, events, and education to its 20,000+ members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthtech Women Professional Membership Annual paid membership tier for working professionals in health industries, priced at $75/year. Provides access to the member platform, exclusive in-person and virtual events, global hub access across 6 cities, private job boards, member discounts, and networking with 20,000+ members.
• Healthtech Women Student Membership Annual discounted membership tier for students and early-career professionals, priced at $50/year with auto-renewal. Includes quarterly newsletter and standard membership benefits.
• Networking Events and Local Hub Programming 50+ in-person and virtual events annually across 6 cities (Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo) including flagship events at major healthcare conferences (JPM Healthcare Conference, ASCO, RSNA), local hub meetups, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for women in health technology.
• Spotlight Talks Educational Video Library Video-based educational content featuring interviews and panel discussions with female health technology leaders. Topics include AI, Big Data, Biotech, Blockchain, Diagnostics, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Health and Wellness, Innovation, Leadership, Medical Devices, Mental Health, Personalized Medicine, Pharma, VR/AR, and Women's Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ members across the globe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Perkins Coie LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm and legal services partner. Hosts Healthtech Women events at their San Francisco office (505 Howard Street). Serves as gold sponsor for annual JPM Healthcare Conference events. Provides venue and potentially pro bono legal guidance for the organization.
• WeWorkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkspace provider and event host partner. Hosts Healthtech Women Chicago events at WeWork River North and other locations. Provides event venue space for hub kickoff and ongoing programming.
• University of San FranciscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner. Listed as global partner on the Healthtech Women website. May provide venue, student involvement, or academic collaboration opportunities.
• Junto HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare-focused consortium and partner organization. Listed as global partner supporting the Healthtech Women community and mission.
• MATTERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare technology incubator and innovation hub in Chicago. Co-hosted blockchain healthcare event with Healthtech Women Chicago hub.
• Cedars-Sinai AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare accelerator based in Los Angeles. Supported blockchain healthcare event in collaboration with Healthtech Women.
• Quartet HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health technology company. Partnered with Healthtech Women to host panel event on mental health innovation, data, and digital experiences.
• WeWork (Chicago)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent host for Healthtech Women Chicago interoperability forum. Provided venue and support during Becker's Hospital Review conference.
• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm and venture capital-focused legal services. Hosted fertility innovation event in their San Francisco office.
• Perkins Coie LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored appetizers and beverages at genetic testing event hosted in conjunction with Dreamforce. Ongoing sponsor for events.
• GCHEG (Greater Charlotte Healthcare Entrepreneur Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte-based healthcare entrepreneur consortium. Partnered with Healthtech Women CLT for holiday party event and provides qualified education credits for members.
• ChickTech CLTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit focused on increasing women's participation in technology. Partnered for Charlotte holiday party event.
• Collective HustleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte-based entrepreneurial organization. Partnered for CLT holiday party event.
• Atrium HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system in Charlotte. Provided speaker (Michael Johnson, Director of Innovation Engine) for blockchain healthcare event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WomenLift Health: Global non-profit dedicated to advancing women leaders in health, running leadership programs, convenings, and a global network. Most directly comparable peer — both target women in the health ecosystem, run cohort-style programming, and operate global hubs.
• Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA): Long-standing US-based membership organization for women in healthcare with chapters, mentoring, and corporate sponsorship from major pharma/medtech employers. Comparable mission, membership structure, and sponsor base to Healthtech Women.
• Ellevate Network: Large global professional women's network with paid membership, local chapters, events, and a mentorship/job platform. Closely analogous subscription/community model serving women professionals across industries including healthcare.
• Chief: Private membership community for senior women executives, offering events, peer groups, and content. Comparable tiered paid membership and event-driven engagement model targeting ambitious women leaders.
• Athena Alliance: Membership community for senior women leaders and board-ready executives, with networking events and curated programs. Comparable horizontal positioning around women's leadership with healthcare-relevant membership.
• Watermark: Bay Area-based non-profit community for women in technology and leadership, running events, leadership programs, and a member network. Strong overlap with Healthtech Women in mission, Bay Area base, and event-led community model.
• AnitaB.org: Major non-profit advancing women in computing and technology through events (Grace Hopper), communities, and programs. Comparable mission around women in technology with adjacent healthtech membership.

Broad incumbents

• Women in Tech (WIT): Global non-profit with chapters worldwide focused on women in technology through events, mentoring, and education. Larger, broader-scope organization with overlapping member base and event-led model.

Emerging players

• Springboard Enterprises: Network-driven accelerator supporting women-led healthtech and other tech companies with investor connections and curated programs. Comparable focus on female healthtech founders but structured as an accelerator rather than a community.

Regional players

• BioEnterprise / Health Catalyst Capital — HealthVenture Forum: Healthtech-focused investor events and founder networks connecting female entrepreneurs with capital. Partial overlap as it targets healthtech founders and investors, similar to Healthtech Women's investor/founder segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HealthTechWomen
• Facebookfacebook.com/HealthtechWomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healthtech-women

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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