Introducing our next CHICC IEIR: Anya Roy
A trailblazing entrepreneur and investor shaping the future of healthcare innovation, Anya brings a wealth of experience to CHICC to guide startups and SMEs toward impactful growth.
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Anya is the Co-founder of Syrona Health, a YCombinator-backed platform revolutionising women’s health by addressing underserved areas such as menstrual health, fertility and menopause. Her expertise lies in leveraging digital tools to improve healthcare access and pivoting business models to align with patient-centric needs for faster market entry.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Anya has excelled as a venture capital investor, leading strategic investments in notable companies such as Oxford Nanopore and Broken String Biosciences. Her leadership experience includes serving as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, where she empowered biotech innovators at the intersection of genomics and precision medicine.
Anya’s residency offers invaluable mentorship across several key areas:
- Building digital health platforms: Gain insights into creating scalable, patient-focused solutions by learning from Syrona Health’s transformational business journey.
- Women’s health: Explore opportunities to leverage digital technology to transform healthcare access for taboo, underserved conditions.
- Venture capital strategies: Tap into Anya’s expertise in securing funding, scaling ventures and navigating the complexities of the investment landscape.
- Genomics and personalised medicine: Explore emerging trends in these fields and discover opportunities for innovation in a rapidly evolving sector.
- The founder journey: Learn how to overcome challenges as a founder, or female entrepreneur, in the healthtech industry.
- Navigating the UK Market: Understand the dynamics of launching digital health ventures in the UK and accessing its investment ecosystem.
Whether you’re looking to refine your business model, navigate the funding landscape, or explore new frontiers in genomics and precision medicine, Anya’s mentorship can help you achieve your goals.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with an international expert who combines academic excellence (MPhil in Bioscience from Cambridge; MBA from Oxford) with hands-on experience transforming healthcare innovation.
Register for Workshop – How to Fundraise Like a Pro: The Y Combinator Playbook with Anya Roy
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Benefits of CHICC Membership
In addition to these benefits, the CHICC innovation space often hosts events and workshops, providing critical support and expertise to support the growth of Victorian digital and connected health companies.