Technology in Mental Health
The Technology in Service of the Soul series by the Global Entrepreneurship Network explores pressing, sensitive, and fascinating topics.
Many of these issues are under-discussed, so we are here to provide them with the stage they deserve. This time, we held a captivating session on "Mental Health and Women," featuring an open and eye-opening conversation at our home bar, Dizzy Frishdon. The event included an impressive panel of entrepreneurs and professional experts before an active and diverse audience.
A Glimpse into Our Evening:
Ayla Matalon, Chairperson of the Global Entrepreneurship Network Israel, opened the session by highlighting the surge in investments: Private investments in this field jumped by 66% in 2024, reaching $123 million. Furthermore, in 2025, we saw investments totaling $352 million, a 150% leap. "In my estimation, much like in the cyber sector, we will see Israel emerge as a global leader in this field."
Adi Ostry-Matalon, investor and expert in mental health and resilience technology, discussed potential solutions to the challenges women face in the health world. She proposed that the solution lies in the middle, an intermediary system that "sees" the woman while empowering her to make decisions and know when to seek help.
Sara Tancman, Founder and CEO of Briah Fund, explained that she meets women not just to collect data, but to guide them toward critical diagnosis and treatment: "I start by seeing women and girls at the right ages. Adolescent girls often stop seeing pediatricians; these ages are critical for early diagnosis."
Nicky Newfield, Co-Managing Partner at Arc Impact, spoke about the importance of investing in companies with a long-term vision that seek to do more than just "fix" the system. She also addressed our responsibility as women: "It is a personal decision for every woman to be an active partner in her own health. Our internal world as women influences how we function in this space."
Dr. Ilana Kwartin, Adv., author, lecturer, women's rights expert, and founder of LEVANA, spoke about the need to reform a healthcare system that was not designed for women for years. She also touched on the role of AI: "When I arrive with AI literacy, the medical discourse reaches a higher level." She raised vital questions about what this means for our health, our judgment, and the nature of the data influencing us.
Thank you to everyone who attended, listened, asked questions, and contributed to this vital discussion.
A special thanks to Dizzy Frishdon for hosting us.
