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I'm thrilled to announce the culmination of our incredible 7-week journey with the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program! ?? It's been an enriching experience from start to finish, filled with invaluable learnings and growth opportunities. I'm incredibly proud to share that we were honored to receive the Spirit of I-Corps award ??, a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. This recognition truly underscores our commitment to innovation and our passion for making a meaningful impact in our industry. With $50k and rigorous training, we delved deep into customer interviews, spending over 100 hours engaging with our target audience and key partners in our ecosystem. These conversations have been both enlightening and transformative, providing us with unparalleled insights that will undoubtedly shape our journey forward. As we bid farewell to the program, we carry with us a wealth of knowledge, newfound perspectives, and an unwavering determination to push the boundaries of what's possible. I'm incredibly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we apply these learnings to further propel our venture! A heartfelt thank you to the teaching team at the National Science Foundation - Deanna Meador, Edmund Pendleton, Leith Martin, Shannon Ware, Stephanie Kidd, PhD - for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey, and to our incredible team for their dedication and hard work. Michael Williamson, Esq., our industry mentor, and Sally Thurman, our technical lead, who have been pillars of strength and wisdom every step of the way. Together, we're poised to achieve remarkable things! Here's to the next chapter of our journey and the countless possibilities that await. Stay tuned for what's next at Mense! ?? #ICorps #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CustomerInsights #SpiritOfICorps #NextChapter

?? Exciting News at Mense! ?? We are thrilled to announce that Mense has been accepted into the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards innovation in the menstrual cup space. As part of this incredible opportunity, we are embarking on a mission to gain invaluable insights from experts and customers alike through 100 insightful interviews. ?? How you can get involved: Your expertise is crucial to our research! We are reaching out to healthcare professionals knowledgeable about menstrual cups, current cup users, and those considering the switch to join us in shaping the future of menstrual care products. Your unique perspectives will play a pivotal role in enhancing the development of our innovative menstrual cup, ensuring that we are making a product designed specifically for you! If you fall into one of these categories, we would be honored to interview you! Your contribution to our research is immensely valuable, and we invite you to fill out our pre-interview survey to kickstart the process: ?? https://lnkd.in/gwaDYs7Z ?? I am tagging my fellow Femtech forces in the space and humbly asking you to share this with your networks to help us reach our goal! I am honored to be part of this wonderful community and thank you all in advance for your support. Mariane Bekker, Women Founders Bay, Shagun Maheshwari, Amelia Degenkolb, Svetlana Kazantseva, Sue McKinney, Dasha Shunina, Sara Della Ripa, Don Hannula, Michelle Agudelo, Anna Lee, Sara Vaughn, MD, Magdalena Makowska-Donajska, MD, Ania Montoya, Caitlyn Tivy, Ebba Olin, Joanna Waterfall, Tyler Skinner, Cally Myhrum Watts, Stephanie Z., Sally Thurman, Alexis Di Stefano Thank you for considering this opportunity to collaborate with Mense. Together, let's make strides in creating safe, comfortable, and functional menstrual care products. ?????? #MenseInnovation #NSFIcorps #MenstrualHealth #InnovationInHealthcare #CalPoly #CIE #Hothouse #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders?