Luminance Health is proud to announce that our CEO, Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, has been elected President of POWHER – Female Entrepreneurs Basel, a dynamic community of volunteers dedicated to building networks, celebrating female entrepreneurship, and driving systemic change in the Basel region.

POWHER, founded in 2022 with the support of the University of Basel’s Innovation Office, FEMtrepreneurs, Impact Hub Basel, Basel Area Business & Innovation, and Startup Academy Schweiz, is committed to creating public awareness and visibility for women entrepreneurs and advocates. The association’s flagship initiative, the POWHER Awards, shines a spotlight on innovative women-led startups and champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Despite progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in entrepreneurship, with only 15% of startups having a female co-/founder. Female CEOs also receive substantially less funding than their male peers under similar conditions. Through her new role, Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani will help amplify the visibility of women in business and empower the next generation of female leaders to shape the future of innovation.

At Luminance Health, we believe in the power of representation and inclusive leadership. Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani’s dedication to advancing gender equity and her proven track record as a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate make her the perfect fit to lead this important mission.

We look forward to supporting POWHER’s work in creating a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem in Basel and beyond.