Ownmed Innovation, big winner of Female Founders Day 2024
The most awaited moment of the day was the announcement of the winning startup of the pitch competition. This recognition went to Ana Ye Zhang, founder of Ownmed Innovation. Ana won the first prize thanks to her innovative device, Ostofix, designed to improve the quality of life of ostomised patients by giving them back control over their continence. This achievement earned her a prize of 3,000 euros, funded by the Female Startup Leaders community.
Ana Ye Zhang said: ‘The desire to help others is what pushed me into entrepreneurship. Although I studied nursing and engineering, I found that the most valuable learning is in the journey and the possibility of making a positive impact on society.