Femtech At Work22 Apr 2025

From Math Teacher to FemTech CTO: Chan Meng on AI & Women's Health Innovation

Hey, FemTech at Work listeners! Get ready for an inspiring conversation with multi-hatter Chan Meng, CTO of the innovative FemTech company, FreePeriod, and AI and Machine Learning engineer at Sanicle. In this episode, we dive deep into Chan's incredible journey, from her early days as a mathematics teacher to becoming a senior AI and machine learning engineer – a truly unique path!

Chan shares the fascinating story of how she worked her way to the intersection of technology and women's health. We explore exciting innovations and unpack how AI is being used to empower women in managing their health and well-being. Chan also gets real about the critical importance of data privacy in the FemTech space and highlights the urgent need for more comprehensive, female-centric health data to truly unlock the potential of AI applications.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a FemTech founder, or simply curious about the future of women's health, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Tune in and be inspired!

Key Takeaways:

Get to know Chan Meng and hear about her fascinating path into the world of FemTech
Discover Chan's unique and inspiring journey as she transitioned from teaching mathematics to becoming a leading figure in tech – proof that you can follow your passions
Learn about the exciting innovations in women's health technology
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is being used to understand and improve women's health in new and powerful ways
What are the exciting possibilities and important considerations (like data privacy) when using AI in women's health
Gain a unique perspective on the specific challenges and triumphs of discussing and addressing women's health in the Chinese cultural context
Hear Chan's valuable and down-to-earth advice if you're thinking about starting your own venture in the women's health space

Resources:

Chan Meng: LinkedIn

Chan Meng: https://chanmeng.live/

Sanicle : https://sanicle.us/

FreePeriod: https://free-period-website.vercel.app/

Maaike Steinebach : LinkedIn

Website Femtech Future https://www.femtechfuture.com

Instagram Femtech Future: @femtech_future

Wow, what an inspiring conversation with Chan! We hope her journey and insights into the world of FemTech, AI, and women's health in China have sparked something in you. If you're passionate about innovation and women's well-being or simply love hearing from incredible people making a real difference, then you're in the right place! Don't go anywhere, because we've got more amazing stories and conversations with the brightest minds in FemTech coming your way.

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