Name

MedExecWomen

Legal name

MedExecWomen

Website

https://medexecwomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MedExecWomen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that runs an annual Boston conference and networking programs to advance senior female executives in medtech, funded by tiered corporate sponsorships and registrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medtech Executive Networking and Professional Development

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Scientific & Healthcare Congress Organizers (THAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Medtech executive network
• Annual industry conference
• Women leadership development
• Medical device events
• Executive networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Conference Registrations: Revenue generated from paid registrations to the annual MedExecWomen conference. The conference is an exclusive, high-level event for senior medtech executives. Registration fees are charged for attendance at the full-day event.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: MedExecWomen generates revenue through tiered corporate sponsorships. Sponsors include leading medtech companies (e.g., Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Philips, Smith & Nephew, Baxter, BD, Hologic, Teleflex), consultancies (BCG, McKinsey, PwC, ZS Associates), and law firms (DLA Piper, Goodwin, Latham). Sponsorship tiers include Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and In Kind, with a Pitch Showcase Partner tier.
3. Membership Dues: MedExecWomen invites executives to join the organization. The join page states that member information will be used for MedExecWomen outreach. Membership likely involves annual dues, though specific pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MedExecWomen operates an annual flagship conference held in Boston for senior female executives in the medtech industry (medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery, and digital healthcare). The organization also offers membership, board-readiness programming, C-suite skill-building workshops, mentorship, and a startup pitch showcase, supported by tiered corporate sponsorships from leading medtech, consulting, and legal firms.

Product overview

MedExecWomen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing medtech by enhancing executive access to strategic skills and robust networks. The organization's primary offering is its annual conference series (MedExecWomen2026, MedExecWomen2025, MedExecWomen2024, MedExecWomen2023, MedExecWomen2022, MedExecWomen2021, MedExecWomen2019), which brings together high-level female leaders in medtech to explore industry trends, enhance executive leadership capabilities, and cultivate professional relationships. The conferences feature panel discussions, executive interviews, keynotes, and pitch showcases for startups. The organization does not offer a software product, platform, or technology service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBCG is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. As a leading management consultancy in medtech strategy, BCG's sponsorship aligns with its commitment to diversity and leadership development in the healthcare sector. BCG representatives appear as speakers and moderators at the annual conference.
• McKinsey & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMcKinsey & Company is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. McKinsey partners and senior leaders have served as moderators and panelists at the annual conference, contributing to the program's intellectual content.
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. PwC partners have served as moderators and session leaders at the annual conference, covering topics such as growth strategy and digital health.
• MedtroniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedtronic is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Medtronic executives have featured prominently as keynote speakers, panelists, and moderators across multiple annual conferences.
• Boston ScientificcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoston Scientific is a Ruby-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Boston Scientific executives including Mary Beth Moynihan (founding board member), Anne Klibanski, and others have served as keynotes, panelists, and moderators at annual conferences.
• Johnson & Johnson MedTechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnson & Johnson MedTech is a Ruby-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. J&J MedTech executives including Ashley McEvoy have delivered featured keynotes and executive interviews at the annual conference.
• GE HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGE Healthcare is a Ruby-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. GE Healthcare executives have participated as panelists and speakers at multiple annual conferences.
• PhilipscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilips is an Emerald-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Philips executives have participated in panels and sessions across multiple conferences.
• Smith & NephewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmith & Nephew is an Emerald-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Smith & Nephew executives have participated in panels on topics including regulatory strategy and market access.
• Baxter InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBaxter International has been represented by executives including Heather Knight (EVP) at MedExecWomen conferences as keynote speakers and panelists. Baxter's involvement spans multiple years of the organization's history.
• ZS AssociatescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerZS Associates is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. ZS consultants have served as moderators and panelists at annual conferences, contributing expertise on market access and strategy.
• SolventumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSolventum (formerly part of 3M's Health Care business) is a Diamond-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Solventum executives including Heather Knight have served as featured speakers at the conference.
• Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMass Life Sciences Center is the Pitch Showcase Partner for MedExecWomen, supporting the startup pitch competition segment of the annual conference.
• Halloran Consulting GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHalloran Consulting Group is an In Kind sponsor of MedExecWomen. The firm was founded by Laurie Halloran, who co-founded MedExecWomen and served as Event Master of Ceremonies. The organization is named in her honor after her passing.
• AdvaMed (Advanced Medical Technology Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvaMed is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. DeChane Dorsey, Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, delivered the afternoon keynote at MedExecWomen 2026.
• Integra LifeSciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegra LifeSciences is an Emerald-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen.
• InsuletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsulet is an Emerald-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Insulet executives have appeared as panelists at annual conferences.
• DLA PiperGTM or Marketing PartnerDLA Piper is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen, providing legal industry perspective and support for the organization's events.
• Goodwin ProcterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodwin Procter is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen.
• Latham & WatkinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatham & Watkins is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen.
• Olympus CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOlympus Corporation is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen. Gabriela Kaynor, Chief Strategy Officer of Olympus, serves as a Board Advisor to MedExecWomen.
• VizientminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVizient is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen.
• AvaniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvania is an Emerald-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen, providing clinical research and regulatory expertise.
• Medi-VantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedi-Vantage is an In Kind sponsor of MedExecWomen. Maria Shepherd, President & CEO of Medi-Vantage, is a Co-Founder of MedExecWomen and serves as a Board Advisor.
• MassMEDICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMassMEDIC is an In Kind sponsor of MedExecWomen, representing the Massachusetts medical device industry community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA): Direct peer — HBA is a global non-profit dedicated to advancing women in healthcare leadership, with annual conferences, corporate sponsorships, and similar member-based programming targeting senior women in the healthcare industry. The closest functional analog to MedExecWomen, though HBA's scope is broader (pharma, biotech, medical devices) versus MedExecWomen's medtech-only focus.
• AdvaMed (Advanced Medical Technology Association): Direct peer and existing MedExecWomen sponsor — AdvaMed is the leading U.S. medtech industry trade association. Overlaps in audience (medtech executives) and event programming (AdvaMed Accel serves emerging companies), and is a Sapphire-tier sponsor of MedExecWomen, signaling cross-ecosystem collaboration.
• Catalyst: Direct peer — Catalyst is a global non-profit working to accelerate women into leadership, with corporate partnerships, research, events, and advisory services. Operates a similar non-profit model (corporate sponsorships, executive programming, member services) targeting women in business leadership, though broader than MedExecWomen's medtech focus.

Regional players

• MassMEDIC: Regional peer and existing MedExecWomen sponsor — MassMEDIC is the Massachusetts medical device industry council, hosting networking events, conferences, and advocacy for the local medtech ecosystem. Shares the Boston medtech hub with MedExecWomen and serves overlapping corporate and executive audiences in the same geography.
• Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC): Regional peer and existing MedExecWomen partner — MLSC is the Massachusetts state agency supporting life sciences innovation, and serves as MedExecWomen's Pitch Showcase Partner. Comparable in audience (medtech/life sciences executives, startups) and complementary in programming (capital, ecosystem development).

Emerging players

• Chief: Emerging peer — Chief is a private membership network for senior women executives (C-suite, VPs) across industries, with corporate sponsorship, peer groups, and events. Comparable in audience (senior female executives) and membership/sponsorship model, though not industry-specific to medtech and serving a different member demographic.
• MedTech Innovator: Emerging peer — MedTech Innovator is the largest medtech startup accelerator, running an annual competition and showcase with corporate sponsors (Medtronic, J&J, BD, etc.) and a global finalist cohort. Overlaps with MedExecWomen on the medtech audience, startup showcase programming, and sponsor pool, and is a natural partner/competitor for medtech executive visibility.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Emerging peer — WITI is a global non-profit network advancing women in technology and leadership, with corporate sponsorships, events, and member programs. Comparable non-profit operating model and target audience of women in technical/tech leadership, though broader than medtech and lacking MedExecWomen's specialized industry focus.

Broad incumbents

• College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME): Broad incumbent peer — CHIME is a large healthcare executive membership organization with conferences, corporate sponsorships, and education for CIOs/IT leaders. Operates a similar non-profit, sponsor-driven model, and serves an adjacent healthcare leadership audience (digital health, health IT) that intersects with MedExecWomen's medtech/digital health focus.
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE): Broad incumbent peer — ACHE is one of the largest healthcare leadership professional associations, with tens of thousands of members, annual congress, and corporate sponsorships. Comparable non-profit model and senior healthcare executive audience, but serves general healthcare administration leaders rather than medtech specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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