Stéphanie, a molecular biologist by training, spent over two decades in pharma working across biotech and large pharmaceutical companies. As she transitioned into a portfolio career, she wanted to bring her expertise to startups but didn’t know where to begin.
Match for Impact connected her with the right startup (Areltys) where she could apply her experience and support their fundraising and growth journey.
At that stage in her career, Pia (senior executive) was curious about the startup world but didn’t know how to enter it.
Through Match for Impact, she was able to connect with founders and explore collaborations in a supportive environment.
It became a valuable way to gain startup exposure while navigating a career transition.
The collaboration with Pia, through Match for Impact, marked a turning point for the company. After 18 months of experimentation in commercialization, she helped structure those learnings into a clear strategy and operating model.
Her contribution enabled the team to approach the market in a far more focused and effective way.
Being matched with Pia was incredibly valuable, and Silja’s experience as a founder brought an additional layer of insight to the program. Her funding workshop provided crucial knowledge on financing and building a company.
The principles she shared continue to guide how we approach funding today.
Stéphanie was drawn to Areltys not only for its technology platform but for its deeper mission to help more patients access the right treatments.
Through Match for Impact, she was able to bring her expertise to a venture aligned with her purpose. It was an opportunity to contribute to what has always driven her career and connecting medicine with patients.
Med Swiss is tackling a major global challenge as millions of people lack access to essential medicines while large quantities of usable medication go to waste.
As a senior executive, Meghna was drawn to the mission of improving patient access while reducing healthcare waste.
Johan, a Swedish lawyer with years of experience at AstraZeneca and Novartis, decided to transition into consulting and explore new ways to apply his expertise. Through Match for Impact, he partnered with a medtech startup to bring his legal and industry knowledge into an entrepreneurial environment.
The experience offered a unique opportunity to collaborate with innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and startups.
Through Match for Impact, Minktec gained access to Johan’s senior expertise at a critical stage of growth.
While early tools and resources could take the team most of the way, Johan helped close the final gaps with his experience.
His guidance ensured the startup moved forward with stronger, more reliable foundations.
The Rectify team had the opportunity to challenge and refine their initial product vision.
Instead of pursuing a complex all-in-one diagnostic solution, the collaboration helped them recognize that simpler approaches can create faster and greater impact for customers.
The experience helped the team focus on practical, scalable solutions that better serve real healthcare needs.
Through Match for Impact, Minktec was matched with senior executive Ben to explore new strategic opportunities.
Together, they assessed the pharma market and navigated regulatory challenges, which ultimately led the team to pivot their approach.
Ben’s expertise proved crucial in supporting Minktec’s expansion, including setting up the legal foundation for launching the company in the United States.
Meghna, a clinical pharmacist with experience in health systems, digital health, and global access to medicines has spent her career working to make healthcare more equitable. As she continued expanding her impact while pursuing her MBA in International Health, she was looking for ways to apply her expertise in innovative settings.
Through Match for Impact, she connected with a startup tackling real-world challenges in medicine access.
Pia comes from a mixed background in consulting and pharma, with over five years of experience across different roles that shaped her strong generalist profile.
She wanted to find a startup where she could truly connect with the mission.
That’s what brought her to Match for Impact.
From the very first conversation, the match between Thoa and Pia felt natural, as they immediately connected over the mission and brought incredible motivation to the collaboration.
It quickly became clear that they shared the same drive to advance sex- and gender-specific medicine.
Coming from corporate leadership roles, the startup ecosystem can often feel closed and difficult to access. The experience allowed Pia to understand the dynamics of founders, investors, and early-stage ventures.
It also helped her discover how her leadership skills could translate into startup impact.
Pia made a strong impact at EQUAL CARE particularly by shaping the commercialization strategy with her industry expertise. Drawing on her background in pharma drug development, she helped refine the product and strengthen how industry data is used.
After joining EQUAL CARE, Pia helped transform early ideas into a clear and actionable commercial strategy.
The experience combined strategic direction with hands-on problem solving to move the venture forward.
Through her work and exposure to many startup pitches, Priya realized that great ideas alone aren’t enough. Without a clear business model, even impactful startups struggle to secure sustainable funding and scale.
Finding the balance between purpose and commercialization is key for long-term growth.
Coming from a highly specialized pharma environment, Pia often felt others were the real experts around her.
Stepping outside that context helped her recognize the business acumen and expertise she had built over the years.
With extensive experience across major pharma companies and roles ranging from operational contracting to AI governance, Johan brings deep industry insight. Through Match for Impact, he applies this knowledge to help startups better understand how large pharma organizations operate.
His expertise in legal and compliance makes him a valuable strategic partner for early-stage companies navigating the healthcare landscape.
