Ida Tin
About Ida Tin
Ida Tin is a co-founder of Clue and Direktös, known for coining the term 'femtech' and advocating for reproductive equality and menstrual equity.
Current Roles and Positions
Ida Tin is currently working at Clue as Co-Founder and is recognized as the 'Mother of the term Femtech'. Additionally, she is involved in a new venture, Direktös, where she holds the position of Founder. Her current professional engagements continue to center around innovation and women's health.
Past Leadership at Clue
Ida Tin played a crucial role in Clue, serving as CEO and Co-founder from 2012 to 2021. Following this, she took on the role of Chairwoman from 2021 to 2024. During her leadership, Tin helped Clue establish itself as a prominent player in the femtech space, which involves technology to address female health concerns.
Previous Entrepreneurial Ventures
Before her tenure at Clue, Ida Tin was engaged in multiple entrepreneurial roles. From 2005 to 2011, she was the Owner and Direktøs of Moto Mundo, a company that provided motorcycle tours in Mongolia, Cuba, and Vietnam. Tin also spent a year as an Entrepreneur at Bibaluk in London and led projects at Front Runners, Frontløberne, from 1994 to 1998.
Educational Background and Early Career
Ida Tin studied at The KaosPilot School of Innovation and Social Business, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship, Project Leadership, Process Leadership, and Business Design from 2001 to 2004. Prior to this, she attended art schools in South Africa and London. Her formal education laid the groundwork for her innovative and leadership capacities in subsequent ventures.
Published Works and Media Features
In 2009, Ida Tin published a book titled 'Directress,' documenting her solo motorcycle travels across the Western United States. She has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, Forbes, Der Spiegel, and Le Figaro. Her thought leadership has been showcased at major conferences, including TechCrunch Disrupt, LeWeb, Forbes Most Powerful Women, and Slush.
Contributions to Femtech and Reproductive Health
Ida Tin coined the term 'femtech' in 2016 to describe the emerging industry of technology for women’s health. She has written extensively about the role of data in revolutionizing global female health and advocates for reproductive equality. Tin has also engaged in discussions about menstrual equity and the broader impact of femtech on women’s health.