Daniela Schardinger is an award-winning healthcare executive and trusted advisor to startups creating global impact across women’s health, biotech, and breakthrough technologies. As the founder of ELAFY Consulting, she works with mission-driven companies to sharpen their vision, build authentic brands, and bring innovative products to market that improve lives. Her career spans leadership roles in international medtech, pharmaceutical innovation, and health sector entrepreneurship. Daniela built and ran a pharmaceutical company in Switzerland and has led the successful launch of healthcare products in more than 30 markets worldwide. She brings deep go-to-market expertise and a unique ability to bridge scientific innovation with business execution. Widely recognized as a women’s health expert and thought leader, Daniela is passionate about helping founders translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that drive funding, traction, and long-term growth. She has been honored as Forbes 'Superwoman', the FemTech500, and named 40 Under 40, Visionary as well as Advocate of the Year by a U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She contributes actively to the World Economic Forum, is a member of the Global Women’s Health Alliance, and serves on the Innovation Equity Steering Committee of the Gates Foundation and NIH.