FemTech thought leader in Raleigh advocates for better women’s healthcare

“[As women,] it’s in our biology to seek community and rely on community. In many cultures, menopausal women getting together is part of the culture, right? They’re seen in some cultures as the wisest humans that should be trusted and leaned on and respected. We don’t do a very good job of that in America.” So says femtech thought leader Brittany Barreto.

Fighting Alzheimer’s with AI: Raleigh company working with global giant to develop treatment plans

STARTUP SPOTLIGHT: Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia have long been feared by many, especially those with first-hand experience. Raleigh-based uMETHOD is working with global giant Quest Diagnostics to help address those fears driven in part by the experiences of its company founder who says the issues are “personal to me.”