Roswitha Verwer is the founder and CEO of YON E Global, an award-nominated FemTech innovator dedicated to revolutionizing women’s health. With a background in private equity, managing global projects over €50M, she transitioned into health tech to close the gender gap in research, innovation, and accessibility. Under her leadership, YON E Global is pioneering a patent-pending medical device and a curated FemCare marketplace, reshaping how women care for their bodies. Recognized by Forbes and nominated as Best HealthTech Startup 2025, Roswitha is on a mission to bring taboo-breaking solutions to the forefront of healthcare.
Before you became the business titan you are today, enlighten us about the thrilling adventures of your pre-business life.
Before stepping into the world of FemTech and health innovation, my journey was anything but conventional. With a background in private equity, I managed 40+ global projects across the US, South Africa, UAE, and Europe, handling deals exceeding €50M. My work took me into high-stakes negotiations, strategic investments, and market expansions—but something was missing.
Through my personal life, I saw firsthand how women’s health was underfunded, overlooked, and underserved. That realization led me to pivot, combining my business acumen with a passion for healthcare innovation, setting the foundation for YON E Global, a brand reshaping vaginal health, fertility, and overall well-being.
Could you elaborate on the nature of your initiative/business/current role, highlighting its purpose and the ways it benefits people?
“I speak the unspoken. Vaginal health and fertility are two of the most critical yet overlooked pillars of women’s well-being—shrouded in silence, stigma, and centuries of neglect. But I refuse to let discomfort dictate the conversation. I bring the untouchable to the forefront. Because women deserve answers, not taboos. Solutions, not shame. And a future where reproductive health is not whispered about, but boldly prioritized.”
I am the Founder & CEO of YON E Global, a pioneering FemTech and wellness company redefining women’s health. Our mission is to break taboos, empower women with knowledge, and provide cutting-edge solutions in vaginal health, fertility, and overall well-being.
At YON E, we are developing a first-of-its-kind medical device to track pH and temperature—two critical indicators of reproductive health—offering women real-time insights into their cycles, fertility, and potential imbalances. Alongside this, we run a FemCare e-commerce platform, curating high-quality, organic, and science-backed products for women’s wellness.
By combining technology, innovation, and accessibility, YON E Global is ensuring that women’s health is no longer an afterthought—but a priority.
What has been the response of the users/consumers towards your venture? (You can also talk about your recognitions/achievements here.)
The response to YON E Global has been incredibly inspiring. Women are craving innovation in vaginal health, fertility, and overall well-being, and we are finally bringing data-driven, stigma-free solutions to the forefront. Our community has expressed immense gratitude for addressing issues that have been overlooked for too long.
Our work has also gained recognition on a larger scale. YON E Global has been nominated for Best HealthTech Startup 2025, and I have been recognized as a Best Founder nominee for the Global Startup Awards. We’ve been featured in Forbes, and our work aligns with major global initiatives tackling the gender gap in health and innovation.
These achievements fuel our mission—to redefine women’s health and make innovation accessible to all.
Having a strong support system is essential for your well-being. We would love to know who your biggest supporter is.
My family, friends, and my incredible team have been my pillars of strength. But beyond them, my biggest supporters are the women who are part of the change in women’s health, FemTech, and STEM—the innovators, the advocates, and the trailblazers who refuse to settle for the status quo. Their resilience and passion inspire me every day to push boundaries and create solutions that truly matter.
As a woman entrepreneur, what changes do you hope to see in the world and what opportunities are you seeking?
As a woman entrepreneur, I hope to see a world where women’s health is no longer an afterthought but a priority—where conversations about vaginal health, fertility, and overall well-being are met with innovation, not stigma. I want to see equal access to funding for female founders, breaking the barriers that still exist in investment and healthcare innovation.
I am actively seeking strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and collaborations to scale YON E Global’s impact. By combining FemTech, science, and consumer accessibility, we can create groundbreaking solutions that empower women to take control of their health like never before.
Women now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with men in the workplace, breaking through glass ceilings to reach the top. What are your thoughts on women’s leadership today?
Women’s leadership today is more powerful than ever, yet there’s still so much work to be done. The structures still need reshaping to truly support equity, inclusion, and opportunity.
As a founder in FemTech, I see firsthand how women-led innovation is transforming industries like healthcare, yet funding and leadership opportunities remain scarce. Only a fraction of global investment goes to female-led businesses, particularly in health tech, despite the fact that women’s health is a crucial economic and societal issue.
The future of leadership must be about action—amplifying women’s voices in boardrooms, investment discussions, and policy-making. True progress happens when we move beyond ‘empowerment’ as a buzzword and actively remove systemic barriers.
For me, leading YON E Global is about driving a movement. A movement where women’s health, innovation, and entrepreneurship are valued, funded, and prioritized. The next generation of women leaders shouldn’t have to fight the same battles we do today. Let’s build that future together.
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