DR. AMY WHITBREAD
Molecular Biologist and Researcher in Women’s Health
I am a molecular and cellular biologist specialising in women’s health. As Chief Scientific Officer at The smart period blood GmbH (theblood), I lead the development of a menstrual blood–based diagnostic test, focusing on the identification and validation of clinically relevant biomarkers for women’s health.
My work explores the potential of menstrual blood as a scalable, non-invasive diagnostic source. I have conducted clinical research in this field and am the first author of a peer-reviewed publication investigating menstrual blood as an alternative to conventional testing methods (Whitbread et al., 2024).
DR. MED. DANIELA KOPPOLD
Specialist in General Medicine, Head of Research for the Clinical Naturopathy Working Group (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin / Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin)
As a physician, I have seen a great deal throughout my work in clinics, research, emergency medicine, and patient care. As an expert in naturopathy, it is important to me to harness the power of nature to support our health.
My training in nutritional medicine, fasting, herbal medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine has taught me that there are many ways to protect and strengthen our health.
My desire to make the benefits of herbal medicine practical and accessible in everyday life is what connects me with fenou.
PETER KOWALSKY
Food Technologist, Master Brewer & Entrepreneur
In a previous chapter of his life, Peter co-founded BIONADE with his family. Today, his company INJU is setting new standards in the supplement market.
With his expertise as a master brewer and organic pioneer, he is redefining supplements as liquid, natural, and clean.
DR. RAJNISH RAO
Reproductive Biologist & Data Scientist
I have an academic background in biology, including a PhD in uterine physiology and postdoctoral research in neuroscience.
As CTO, I lead the development of our products, including the menstrual blood test and the accompanying digital app. In addition, I develop data analysis, statistical, and machine learning pipelines to generate meaningful insights into women’s health and wellbeing.
LUISE TREMEL
Entrepreneur & Transformation Expert
For Luise, everything revolves around sustainable health and responsible business. As a researcher, she has studied societal transformation processes.
Through her company INJU and as Managing Director of einhorn, she works towards natural health solutions and breaking the taboo around female health topics.
NINA SCHMIDT
Biotechnologist, Business Chemist, Hormone Coach & Entrepreneur
I am a scientist with a background in biotechnology and business chemistry. After training as a hormone coach, I founded fenou in 2021, driven by personal experience and the belief that women’s health deserves better solutions.
With a fully women-led team, we work every day at the intersection of science, product development, and female health. We research, develop, and are deeply passionate about creating something new and truly effective in this space.
MONA HOCK
Nutritionist, Author & Entrepreneur