Katie’s Notebook: November 8, 2023
Hello dear ones,
I know we are firmly in November but I am sharing one very interesting article I found related to witches and healthcare. Some of you are already decking the halls with boughs of holly but perhaps you can forgive my reach back into some traditionally Halloween content. If Harry Potter taught us anything, witches and wizards are evergreen.
I’m SUPER EXCITED (see ALL CAPS) to share a new tool I’ve created: Resources for Female Founders. It contains lists of grants, angel investors and VCs, incubators and accelerators, communities for women-led companies, and educational content. There is a slant towards health, technology, and minority-owned companies but I’d say that 80% of the material is widely applicable to any women who are building new businesses (or growing.) That’s one of my 5 on the list today. Keep scrolling for the other shares:
Witches are my favorite Halloween mascot: I recently finished the book The Rules of Magic which felt right for the season. This Salon article, Were midwives the OG witches? How the history of mystic medicine and reproductive health intertwine felt like the perfect end of witchy season. It’s a must read article!
Power to Primary Care: I’ve long admired Tia, a women-centric clinic. They recently released their Primary Care Plus Outcomes Report. Tia defines primary care “plus” as a care model that integrates primary care alongside gynecology, mental health, and wellness care. Their outcomes data from 3 clinics is impressive, with significantly higher rates of annual physicals, GYN cancer screenings, and mental health treatment.
Not everyone is a unicorn: Mic drop article from journalist turned investor Chrissy Farr about how the definition of success for health tech companies is a billion+ dollar exit, but “Many of the most successful health care companies stay in their lane and don’t ever become the kind of “mega platforms” that venture investors love. They're a niche business, but they’re killing it in their niche.” The riches are in the niches, folks! Read to the end for thoughtful advice for founders on alternative capital sources to VC.
My favorite banana bread recipe: I make this recipe all the time. My pro-tip: cut the sugar to 1/2 cup, use super ripe bananas (you know, the ones your kids said they would eat and didn’t) and 1 cup of all purpose flour and 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour. Enjoy!
Be well,
Katie
