Women's Health Needs Better Answers & Smarter Tech | Madge Rumman | Co-Founder & CEO of Blair Health

Episode 386: Why Women's Health Needs Better Answers & Smarter Technology | Madge Rumman | Co-Founder & CEO of Blair Health What if women no longer had to fight for answers about their own health? Madge Rumman, co-founder and CEO of Blair Health, joins Kara Duffy to discuss the urgent need for better women's healthcare and how technology can help close the gap between primary care and specialist knowledge. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause, why women are too frequently dismissed by healthcare providers, and how access to information and validation can transform the patient experience. Madge also shares her journey from leading product and operations at successful tech companies to building a healthcare platform designed to make specialist-level care more accessible. --------------------------------------------- The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. You can find this episode transcript & explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Powerful Ladies: IG @powerfulladies thepowerfulladies.com Kara Duffy: IG @kara_duffy karaduffy.com SUPPORT OUR GUEST: LINKEDIN:   / madgerumman   WEBSITE: https://blairhealth.com/ INSTA: @blair_health YouTube: swap.fm/l/zIlflYzmk8lkbKtrKNh0 Apple: swap.fm/l/ojoWtSP8HS8cR9Jnw088 Spotify: swap.fm/l/cINcEAmI1UZ1gvtlqxQH --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introducing Madge Rumman & Blair Health 01:00 — Closing the Specialist Gap in Women's Health 02:00 — How Blair Health Connects Patients & Providers 04:00 — Why Women Are Still Fighting for Healthcare Answers 05:00 — Understanding Perimenopause & Getting Validated 07:00 — Technology, Women's Health & Democratizing Information 08:00 — The Growing Need for Menopause Specialists 10:00 — Childhood Dreams & Becoming an Entrepreneur 12:00 — Building Tech Products in the Age of AI 14:00 — Why Customer Feedback Beats Perfection 16:00 — What Makes a Business Attractive to Buyers? 17:00 — Lessons from the PayBright Acquisition 18:00 — Scaling Through Acquisitions & Market Opportunities 20:00 — The Emotional Side of Selling a Business 22:00 — Growing as a CEO & Building a Leadership Team 24:00 — Navigating Fundraising as a Founder 26:00 — Finding the Right Investor & Refining the Pitch 28:00 — Female Founders & The Funding Gap 29:00 — Why She Named Her Company Blair Health 30:00 — Perimenopause Myths & Misdiagnosis 32:00 — The Impact of Midlife Health on Women's Careers 33:00 — Commonly Overlooked Perimenopause Symptoms 34:00 — Protecting Patient Privacy & Sensitive Health Data 36:00 — Why Accessible Women's Healthcare Benefits Everyone 37:00 — Where to Find Blair Health