What Makes FemTech Investors Lose Interest Fast with Keara Sauber
From Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs by Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-C | Strategic Advisor | Venture Partner | Human Capital Architect | TEDx Speaker | Fractional CSO / COO | Empowering HealthTech Founders to Gain Visibility, Credibility & Capital for Scalable, Mission-Driven Growth
March 18, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 197
About this episode
Sabrina Runbeck discusses with Keara Sauber the key factors that lead to investor disinterest in femtech startups.
Most founders think fundraising is about volume—more decks, more meetings, more follow-ups. It’s not. In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Keara Sauber , a seasoned femtech CEO, board member, and venture investor who has helped raise and deploy hundreds of millions of dollars , to discuss why so many founders are unknowingly disqualifying themselves before investors ever lean in. This is a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what investors actually look for, and why clarity, structure, and leadership alignment matter more than hype. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not getting traction, this episode will reframe how you approach capital—fast. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why sending more pitch decks often creates less investor interest What investors filter for in the first 30 seconds and why most founders miss it How brand, positioning, and storytelling directly impact fundability The three leadership roles every scalable company must have and what happens when one is missing Why unrealistic projections erode trust faster than slow growth How capital readiness is about discipline, not desperation Related Episodes You’ll Love Who…
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Host: Sabrina Runbeck
Guest: Keara Sauber
Topics covered
- fundraising
- investor relations
- leadership
- capital readiness
- storytelling
Keywords
- fundraising
- investors
- pitch decks
- leadership roles
- capital readiness
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Organizations: FemTech
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