Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks is redefining the future of women’s health through technology, empathy, and bold innovation. As the founder and CEO of Ovum, the world’s first AI health partner designed specifically for women, Ariella is tackling the $1 trillion women’s health gap caused by decades of missing or biased data in medical research and care.

Her vision goes beyond building a product, she is creating a trusted, inclusive platform that empowers women to understand their health, advocate for themselves, and contribute to better data for generations to come. Ovum learns from each woman’s individual experience, integrating symptoms, wearables, and medical reports to deliver personalised insights and prepare users for more confident conversations with their doctors.

Judges praised Ariella as a once-in-a-generation leader whose courage, innovation, and emotional intelligence are driving systemic change. By embedding empathy into technology, she is transforming how healthcare is delivered and experienced, ensuring that women are no longer overlooked, but empowered.