She Talks Tech - Women's Health Tech Innovation Edition

She Talks Tech: Women’s Health Innovation Edition
Where innovation meets impact in the future of women's health

Join us for a powerful evening of insight, inspiration, and action at She Talks Tech: Women’s Health Innovation Edition. Women’s health has long been under-researched, underfunded, and underserved—but change is on the horizon. This event will shine a light on the entrepreneurs and innovators who are boldly stepping into the gap to revolutionize how we understand, support, and treat women’s health.

From fertility and menstrual health to mental wellness, diagnostics, and preventative care, we’re bringing together some of the most inspiring voices in health tech who are tackling the unique challenges of women’s health head-on—and building a better future because of it.

What to Expect:

• Fireside chats and panel discussions with health tech founders who are transforming care models, challenging taboos, and creating scalable solutions for women everywhere

• Candid conversations about the systemic gaps in research and investment—and how innovation can bridge them

• Networking opportunities with tech enthusiasts, founders, healthcare professionals, investors, and community leaders who share a vision for equity in health

Whether you're a startup founder, investor, healthcare practitioner, or simply passionate about advancing innovation in women’s health—this event is for you.

Let’s spark change, amplify underrepresented voices, and work together to redefine the future of women’s health.

Agenda

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Networking, Light Snacks and Refreshments

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion

6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Audience Q&A

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Networking

Moderator:

Ellyn Winters-Robinson 

In 2009, Ellyn became acquainted with the Accelerator Centre through personal connections. She was brought on to do some light marketing work but later came on board as the PR and Marketing Communications Mentor. Ellyn offers AC clients support through anecdotal successes and failures in her own personal career as a VP of marketing for an enterprise software company combined with 15+ years of entrepreneurship. She helps clients set goals and offers encouragement along the way. She’s the team’s empath and “hug deliverer” for anyone who needs that extra boost. She helps clients find their product-market fit by honing in on their audiences and really understanding that ideal customer base. She is an expert in segmenting markets, and assists AC clients with motivating potential buyers to action. Ellyn believes that you can have the greatest product in the world, but if you don’t connect with and understand your audience, your product will be unsuccessful. In 2023, Ellyn joined the Accelerator Centre as its first mentor turned founder, to tap into the AC’s expertise as she grows her non-profit The Lyndall Project and brings the conversational care technology she co-created, www.AskEllyn.ai, to market.

Panelists

Rachel Batholomew – Hyivy Health 

Rachel Bartholomew is a 2-time entrepreneur who is now working on her second company, Hyivy Health, created after her recent fight with cervical cancer. Hyivy Health is creating a pelvic rehabilitation device for the 1 in 3 women worldwide who will experience a pelvic health complication in their lifetime. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and has been working in various roles in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for over 15 years, including the Founder of Femtech Canada and Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in Biotech Innovation.

Aasha Khan - AskEve

Aasha Khan, a Grade 11 student from Kitchener-Waterloo, is a passionate advocate for social justice and AI literacy. She serves as the United Nations Girl Up Teen Advisor Co-Chair and introduced AskEve, a conversational AI created with Gambit Co. to offer safe, anonymous support for discussions around menstruation. Aasha delivered a TED Talk titled "How to Have a Constructive Conversation," focusing on bridging divides through meaningful dialogue. She additionally founded Youth Tech Labs, Canada’s first AI literacy organization for youth, which equips young people with essential AI skills and has received endorsement from the Prime Minister of Canada. 

Elaine Xiao - HiEddy.ai

Elaine is an activist, a Grade 12 student, and the founder of HiEddy.ai—a pioneering conversational agent that offers compassionate, accessible support for body image and eating disorder healing. Her advocacy took off with her bold 2023 TEDx Talk, "The Weight of Our Obsession With Weight," and has since expanded through social media and high-impact speaking engagements, including a standout presentation at Changemaker Demo Day that drew over 200 attendees. Notably, Elaine’s proactive initiation of HiEddy.ai became the inspiration for the creation of GambitCo’s Changemaker Program—which has empowered six leaders to build AI solutions. A recipient of the prestigious Diana Award and published researcher in the International Conference on Computing and Data Science, Elaine continues to make change with knowledge, innovation, and audacity.

Ikubun Elebute – Cellect Labratories

Ibukun Elebute is the Co-Founder and COO of CELLECT, a pioneering startup dedicated to advancing women's health through innovative DNA collection technology. With over a decade of experience in healthcare technology and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Ibukun is passionate about integrating STEM education into real-world solutions. She is also the founder of The STEMite Zone Fair, a not-for-profit organization focused on nurturing the next generation of African innovators. Ibukun's work centers on empowering young minds through STEM, ensuring that education translates into meaningful impact, especially in underserved communities.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Shriaa Sheth, Events & Community Engagement Specialist, ssheth@acceleratorcentre.com

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