Chiddy
Onyia
General Counsel / Founder at Agnes Health
"Building Tech in Regulated Industries Without Slowing Innovation"
"Building Tech in Regulated Industries Without Slowing Innovation"
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Session: Building Tech in Regulated Industries Without Slowing Innovation
Regulation is often treated as an obstacle to innovation—but it doesn’t have to be. This talk shares practical frameworks for founders building in regulated sectors to manage risk early, move fast with confidence, and avoid regulatory surprises that stall growth or fundraising.Key Takeaways
- Markets Demonstrating regulatory awareness and a credible risk posture increases investor confidence, shortens diligence cycles, and reduces last-minute deal friction.
Bio
Chiddy Onyia is a founder and former two-time General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Quartet Health and Alma, where she led legal, compliance, and governance through periods of rapid growth in highly regulated healthcare environments. She has advised executive teams and boards on venture fundraising, M&A, regulatory strategy, and enterprise risk, supporting companies that have raised over $300M in institutional capital. Chiddy is currently the founder of Agnes Health, a health technology platform expanding access to reproductive and preventative care in emerging markets.