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9 Women Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing American Healthcare in 2024

By: GWL Team | Friday, 5 January 2024

Asima Ahmad

Carrot Fertility

Asima Ahmad, MD, MPH, is a healthcare entrepreneur who co-founded and serves as Chief Medical Officer of Carrot Fertility, a groundbreaking worldwide platform that is revolutionizing women's participation in reproductive treatment decisions. Dr. Asima, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard, has a varied career that includes numerous infertility writings as well as influential healthcare responsibilities in Pakistan, India, and Kashmir.

Her worldwide impact has garnered her various prizes, including the University of Chicago's Humanitarian Award and a position on Business Insider's 30 under 40 in Healthcare list. Dr. Asima led Carrot Fertility to a stunning $75 million in Series C fundraising, resulting in a $200 million pre-money valuation. Carrot Fertility, based in San Francisco, engages with companies to provide inclusive fertility coverage, with a focus on transparency and good outcomes, confirming its position as a pioneer in healthcare entrepreneurship.