S3Ep129: Reinventing Women’s Health with Alessandra Henderson, Co-Founder & Former CEO of Elektra Health

Alessandra Henderson’s path to women’s health was anything but traditional. She went from building startups in art and tech to co-founding Elektra Health, a company closing the menopause care gap. Inspired by her own IVF experience, Alessandra helped raise millions, partner with leading health plans, and bring menopause into the mainstream conversation.

But her story isn’t just about scaling a company. It’s about knowing when to step back. After years in the trenches while navigating her own health struggles, Alessandra made the bold decision to transition from CEO to board member, proving that success isn’t always about holding the top title.

Key Takeaways:

• Why women’s health isn’t just a mission — it’s a massive business opportunity
• The mantras Alessandra uses to guide career pivots and reinvention
• How to bet on yourself even when the path forward isn’t clear
• The role of mentorship, community, and support systems in career growth
• Knowing when to step back without stepping away from your impact
  

Learn More About Alessandra:

Website: alessandrahenderson.com

LinkedIn: Alessandra Henderson

Elektra: elektrahealth.com

About Our Guest

Alessandra Henderson is an entrepreneur, thought leader and investor on a mission to transform women’s healthcare. Alessandra is Co-founder & former CEO of Elektra Health, a virtual care platform closing the menopause care gap via evidence-based telemedicine, education and community. Under her tenure as Elektra CEO, Alessandra raised $7M+ from leading investors including University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Flare Partners and Seven Seven Six, built a membership of 20K+ across 50 states, and led Elektra’s go-to-market strategy, including launching the first commercial menopause-payer partnership in the US with Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Prior to Elektra Health, Alessandra spent 10+ years building early-stage consumer businesses as a leader on the founding teams at Artsy, the MIT NYC Startup Studio, and Human Ventures. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from MIT Sloan, and her work has been covered by The NY Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Techcrunch, Fortune, Forbes, and more. Alessandra currently advises and consults with high growth digital health companies in the pursuit of improving outcomes & redefining a new standard of care. 

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