Daniela Schardinger is an award-winning healthcare executive and trusted advisor
to startups creating global impact across women’s health, biotech, and
breakthrough technologies. As the founder of ELAFY Consulting, she works with
mission-driven companies to sharpen their vision, build authentic brands, and
bring innovative products to market that improve lives. Her career spans
leadership roles in international medtech, pharmaceutical innovation, and health
sector entrepreneurship. Daniela built and ran a pharmaceutical company in
Switzerland and has led the successful launch of healthcare products in more than
30 markets worldwide. She brings deep go-to-market expertise and a unique
ability to bridge scientific innovation with business execution. Widely recognized
as a women’s health expert and thought leader, Daniela is passionate about
helping founders translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that drive
funding, traction, and long-term growth. She has been honored as Forbes
‘Superwoman’, the FemTech500, and named 40 Under 40, Visionary as well as
Advocate of the Year by a U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She contributes actively to
the World Economic Forum, is a member of the Global Women’s Health Alliance,
and serves on the Innovation Equity Steering Committee of the Gates Foundation
and NIH as well as the Forbes Business Council. Through speaking, mentoring,
and strategic advising, she champions a new generation of entrepreneurs building
meaningful solutions in underserved markets.
