From Barriers to Breakthroughs | Teknowlogy 2026

Leonie van de Kamer is the founder of Certain B.V., a MedTech start-up developing a patient-controlled, minimally invasive device for female stress urinary incontinence — a new option between pads and surgery for the tens of millions of women who are currently underserved by both. Through Certain, she's working to close a long-standing care gap in women's health, giving women back control over one of the most basic and intimate aspects of daily life. Beyond her work as a founder, Leonie is an outspoken voice in the conversation around female entrepreneurship and the stubborn funding gap facing women-led companies. She speaks candidly about what it actually takes to raise capital as a woman, especially in a category long overlooked by investors, and about the obstacles that too often stay unspoken. On stage, she combines hands-on entrepreneurial experience with sharp observations on what needs to change in the Dutch start-up ecosystem. Her curiosity is her most valuable working capital — and the reason she so easily bridges tech, healthcare, and business. Whether the topic is MedTech, women's health, entrepreneurship, or funding: Leonie brings energy, honesty, and a story that sticks.