Module 1 – Female Founders In Bern

Céline Spillmann has studied law, economics and computer science and was named Forbes 30 under 30. The cycle care brand PERIOD is her second company after having co-founded a LegalTech startup. PERIOD develops natural products around periods, menopause and female pleasure and creates their formulas locally in their manufactory in Zurich. Recently, Céline has started a third company which focuses on video podcasts and media productions. With the help of the format ‚PERIOD presents‘, Céline aims to open up the discussion around periods and womanhood with inspiring guests.

Dr. Virginia Franco is a Gynaecologist and the CEO & co-founder of YONI Solutions SA. She is specialized in pathologies of the lower genital tract and women’s health in primary care. She has experience in obstetric emergencies and as a gynaecologist she also worked in the menopause division and contraceptives in patients under high risk comorbidity. Since incorporation of the company YONI Solutions, she started working more dedicated to vaginal microbiome analysis in the favor of women that suffer from recurrent vaginal infections in order to better recommend Probiotics in Women’s Health. Virginia is currently working full time in the company and remains active in scientific activities such as planning and executing clinical studies.

Petronela Sandulache is the founder of CorDiFio Health. With 10 years of consulting experience in innovation and strategy, startups and emerging technologies across three continents, and in industries spanning from automotive to healthcare, from printing to financial services, she is determined to empower people to be in control of their health. Her work has been featured in ZDF and ARTE documentaries as well as in Forbes.
She holds a CAS ETH in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Technology Ventures (ETH Switzerland), MA in International Management from the University of Sydney (Australia) and the London School of Economics (UK) – top of the Dean’s list, and a BA in Economics from the University of Rome (Italy). She thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment, and speaks 4 languages fluently. Innovation, entrepreneurial empowerment and dream following are at the core of her work. Her motto: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” (Lincoln)
CorDiFio Health is a Swiss-based femtech social venture that aims at closing the gender health gap. Their mission is to raise awareness on heart diseases misdiagnosis and beyond, and especially contribute to women’s health empowerment and research in gender-centric medicine. Their vision is to Make Hearts Beat Longer. One heart at a time!

Lisa Falco is a Lead Consultant in AI & Data at Zühlke Group, Author of her book „Go Figure! The astonishing science of the female body.“ and contributor at Forbes, writing for Forbes Women about FemTech & Women’s health. With nearly two decades of experience, Lisa has been dedicated to the intersection of medicine and technology, particularly in leveraging data to gain deeper insights into the human body. Her expertise spans various aspects of women’s health, including research in areas like bone health, diabetes, and fertility. Before her current position, Lisa Falco held the role of Director of Data Science at Ava, a Swiss FemTech startup. During her tenure, she spearheaded a team focused on creating algorithms and artificial intelligence solutions aimed at helping women get pregnant faster by using data derived from their menstrual cycles.The experiences from her work at Ava, coupled with the encounters with various women throughout the process, served as the catalyst that inspired her to author her book.

Céline Spillmann has studied law, economics and computer science and was named Forbes 30 under 30. The cycle care brand PERIOD is her second company after having co-founded a LegalTech startup. PERIOD develops natural products around periods, menopause and female pleasure and creates their formulas locally in their manufactory in Zurich. Recently, Céline has started a third company which focuses on video podcasts and media productions. With the help of the format ‚PERIOD presents‘, Céline aims to open up the discussion around periods and womanhood with inspiring guests.

Dr. Virginia Franco is a Gynaecologist and the CEO & co-founder of YONI Solutions SA. She is specialized in pathologies of the lower genital tract and women’s health in primary care. She has experience in obstetric emergencies and as a gynaecologist she also worked in the menopause division and contraceptives in patients under high risk comorbidity. Since incorporation of the company YONI Solutions, she started working more dedicated to vaginal microbiome analysis in the favor of women that suffer from recurrent vaginal infections in order to better recommend Probiotics in Women’s Health. Virginia is currently working full time in the company and remains active in scientific activities such as planning and executing clinical studies.

Petronela Sandulache is the founder of CorDiFio Health. With 10 years of consulting experience in innovation and strategy, startups and emerging technologies across three continents, and in industries spanning from automotive to healthcare, from printing to financial services, she is determined to empower people to be in control of their health. Her work has been featured in ZDF and ARTE documentaries as well as in Forbes.
She holds a CAS ETH in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Technology Ventures (ETH Switzerland), MA in International Management from the University of Sydney (Australia) and the London School of Economics (UK) – top of the Dean’s list, and a BA in Economics from the University of Rome (Italy). She thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment, and speaks 4 languages fluently. Innovation, entrepreneurial empowerment and dream following are at the core of her work. Her motto: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” (Lincoln)
CorDiFio Health is a Swiss-based femtech social venture that aims at closing the gender health gap. Their mission is to raise awareness on heart diseases misdiagnosis and beyond, and especially contribute to women’s health empowerment and research in gender-centric medicine. Their vision is to Make Hearts Beat Longer. One heart at a time!

Lisa Falco is a Lead Consultant in AI & Data at Zühlke Group, Author of her book „Go Figure! The astonishing science of the female body.“ and contributor at Forbes, writing for Forbes Women about FemTech & Women’s health. With nearly two decades of experience, Lisa has been dedicated to the intersection of medicine and technology, particularly in leveraging data to gain deeper insights into the human body. Her expertise spans various aspects of women’s health, including research in areas like bone health, diabetes, and fertility. Before her current position, Lisa Falco held the role of Director of Data Science at Ava, a Swiss FemTech startup. During her tenure, she spearheaded a team focused on creating algorithms and artificial intelligence solutions aimed at helping women get pregnant faster by using data derived from their menstrual cycles.The experiences from her work at Ava, coupled with the encounters with various women throughout the process, served as the catalyst that inspired her to author her book.