Introduction to Embark On Talent
Embark On Talent is a specialist talent consultancy for businesses within the Femtech, Women’s Health, and Wellness sectors. We exist to connect forward-thinking organisations with exceptional talent, enabling them to drive innovation and create a lasting impact in spaces that have historically been underfunded and overlooked. By understanding the unique challenges and opportunities within these industries, we are able to provide bespoke services that empower businesses to grow and thrive; offering a range of solutions that align with strategic objectives.
For much of medical history, women were excluded from clinical trials. It wasn't until 1993 that the United States passed legislation mandating the inclusion of women in federally-funded research. This exclusion has had profound consequences; many treatments and medications were developed based on male biology, leading to misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and higher risks of adverse side effects in women. For example, research shows that women are 50–75% more likely to experience serious side effects from medications than men due to these gaps in research​.
The exclusion of women from research is a glaring example of how their health has been systematically overlooked. Even today, representation remains uneven. In fields such as cardiology, women make up a smaller proportion of US clinical trial participants relative to the burden of disease they bear. Such disparities highlight the critical need for a more inclusive approach to health and wellness innovation​.
Embark On Talent was created to challenge these inequities. We partner with organisations that are reimagining health and wellness for women, providing them with the talent they need to innovate and grow. By prioritising industries that have historically been undervalued, we aim to foster meaningful change, creating a future where women’s health and wellness are no longer an afterthought but a cornerstone of innovation.
We recognise that the best teams are made up of individuals with varied perspectives and experiences. Embark On Talent champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every candidate has the opportunity to thrive in organisations that are committed to shaping a better future.
Core Services
​Embark On Talent offers comprehensive recruitment and strategic support tailored to the unique needs of businesses in the Femtech, Women’s Health, and Wellness sectors. The solutions are designed to help companies attract top talent, navigate competitive markets, and make informed decisions as they scale and innovate. We assist clients in the UK, Central Europe and North America - for solutions outside of these locations, please reach out to discuss.
Contingent Recruitment Services
Flexible recruitment solutions where payment is contingent upon a successful hire. Ideal for businesses seeking quality candidates with minimal upfront risk.
Retained Recruitment Services
A premium service offering dedicated support for critical or confidential hires, ensuring you secure the best talent while maintaining a focused and strategic approach.
Multiple Hire Solutions
Scalable hiring strategies designed to support organisations with high-volume recruitment needs, whether building teams for new projects or expanding operations across multiple sites.
Targeted Market Research Reports
We offer bespoke market insights to inform business decisions. These include (but are not limited to):
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Location Feasibility Studies: Helping companies identify the best regions for expansion by analysing local talent availability, competition, and market conditions.
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Salary Benchmarking: Ensuring competitive compensation strategies by providing detailed analysis of industry standards and trends.
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Talent Landscape Overviews: Offering a comprehensive understanding of workforce demographics and talent pools in your sector.
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Employer Branding & Perception: How candidates view your organisation, based on social media platforms, job advertisements and industry feedback.
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Workforce Mobility Insights: Analysis of where talent is moving to and from, including top talent migration patterns and influencing factors (e.g. remote working, economic shifts etc.)
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Diversity & Inclusion Talent Mapping: Understand the diversity landscape relating to gender, ethnic or age distribution across key roles; utilising this information to build a diverse talent pipeline.
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At the Heart of It All
Vision
To reshape the future of the Femtech, Women’s Health, and Wellness industries by supporting companies that drive innovation and positive change. We aspire to see these sectors thrive, improving lives and pushing boundaries through bold ideas and transformative solutions.
Mission
To provide bespoke recruitment solutions in the Femtech, Women’s Health, and Wellness industries. We are dedicated to helping our clients identify and secure top talent, enabling them to innovate, grow, and achieve their strategic goals.
Values
Connection:
Facilitating meaningful relationships between candidates and clients to create a meaningful impact in underrepresented industries.
Integrity:
Acting with transparency, fairness, and professionalism to build trust. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices that uphold the highest industry standards.
Innovation:
Embracing emerging technologies and insights to connect visionary talent with companies shaping the future of Femtech, Women’s Health, and Wellness.
Core Services Continued
​Founder-Friendly
Founders deserve every opportunity to succeed, and building the right team early on can completely shape that journey. Having access to exceptional talent can completely change a company’s trajectory, yet for many founders, those first hires are often out of reach due to cost or limited networks.
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Recognising this, Embark On Talent wanted to create a way to bridge that gap; to help founders attract the kind of talent that can accelerate product development, fundraising, and growth, without adding financial strain. That’s how the Founder-Friendly model was born - it helps early-stage companies hire exceptional talent before securing funding or before meaningful revenue is in place.
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How it works
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Flat-Fee, Deferred Payment: For up to five hires made during the pre-funding phase, a single flat fee per hire applies (payable only once funding or equivalent capital has been secured.)
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Zero Upfront Cost: No retainers, deposits, or early-stage invoices - you only pay once your company reaches liquidity through investment or sales.
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Post-Funding Transition: Once capital or revenue has been achieved, the model transitions seamlessly to Embark On Talent’s standard structure:
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20% of base salary for contingent searches, or
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18% for exclusive engagements.
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First-Right Partnership: For each pre-funding hire, Embark On Talent retains first right of refusal on the same number of corresponding roles post-funding, ensuring continuity, consistency, and faster turnaround as you scale.
Why founders choose this model
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Enables hiring during the earliest stages of growth without financial pressure.
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Aligns incentives — payment only occurs once the company has capital or revenue in place.
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Ensures flexibility for companies who bootstrap or generate early sales instead of raising external capital.
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Provides access to senior-level recruitment expertise and market insight, typically reserved for later-stage businesses.
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​Because this model involves deep partnership and deferred payment, it’s offered selectively — typically where there’s strong alignment, clear traction, and shared confidence in the company’s mission and momentum.
A Message from the Founder
​"I founded Embark On Talent with one clear purpose: to positively contribute to a community that is redefining the way in which women's health is valued and understood. As an advocate for sectors that have been traditionally overlooked, and someone who recognises the immense opportunities they present, I felt compelled to be a part of the long-overdue shift in societal perspective.
This led me to create a company that helps businesses in securing the right talent, enabling them to reach their goals while also fostering diverse, innovative teams that drive growth. ​​​Embark On Talent partners with organisations that are committed to making a real impact and connecting them with exceptionally talented, top-tier candidates who are shaping the future of these industries.
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I am genuinely excited to play my part and hope to create meaningful partnerships that help these industries flourish for years to come." - Natalie
