Springboard Enterprises @SpringboardEnt
Springboard accelerates the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women via access to essential resources and a global community of experts. sb.co Washington, DC Joined March 2009-
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Want to learn more about approaching life sciences investors? Head over to our LinkedIn (tinyurl.com/bds22njn) and Instagram (tinyurl.com/257kdz4m) pages to check out our interview with Krish W. Ramadurai, a life sciences Investment Partner at @HarmonixFund!
Springboard’s Giving Day on May 14th is an opportunity to celebrate the exceptional members of our community, including Dr. Meera Garcia, CEO and Co-Founder of Lantern Laboratory Inc.! secure.everyaction.com/Kj6pHAHoMkWTNJ…
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support Dolphin Tank presented by @SpringboardEnt in partnership with OneKC for Women and @WellsFargo. What an inspiring evening! #DolphinTank
Attention founders who are fundraising or looking for places to start! @SpringboardEnt is partnering with @nihseed to share tips and resources for navigating non-dilutive funding options. Please join us for a free webinar on April 17th! Register here: nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist….
Join @SpringboardEnt, @WellsFargo, @KauffmanFDN, @OneKCforWomen, @Polsinelli and @ECJC_KS Wednesday, April 3rd, at 5 PM for an exciting pitch event showcasing the best and brightest women-led tech startups in the Heartland! RSVP here: bit.ly/4cARXDd
Join representatives from ARPA-H and Springboard Enterprises to learn more about the ARPA-H Sprint for Women's Health, which commits $100 million to transformative research and development in Women's Health. Don't miss it! Register here: bit.ly/4anmv9B
Please join us for our two-day virtual Digital Health Showcase! These visionary women entrepreneurs are driving innovation in patient care coordination, diagnostics, consumer healthcare, and data solutions. RSVP to attend: bit.ly/3wY2dFv
Thank you to our sponsor @MoFoLLP, our 2024 SXSW Host Committee, and everyone who supported Springboard’s SXSW Brunch this past Sunday, March 10th! View more event photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBhrph. Be sure to post your favorites and tag @SpringboardEnt! Great to see y'all.
Don't miss the chance to apply to the Springboard 2024 Life Science Innovation Program: bit.ly/3PIVtPI Applications close April 8! This program is for women-led life sciences and healthcare companies seeking funding, networking opportunities and strategic partners!
Proud to spotlight Springboard alumna Dr. Stacy Blain, CEO & Founder of Concarlo Therapeutics, a Brooklyn-based leader in precision oncology targeting drug-resistant cancers. Apply our Life Sciences program now! bit.ly/48wuq38 #Innovation #CancerResearch
Join us at the Digital Health Innovation Showcase on Mar 20 & 21, 12-1:30pm EST! Witness visionary women from our latest cohort revolutionize patient care, diagnostics, and data solutions. RSVP: bit.ly/49lcwBB See you there!
We are proud to introduce you to our Women's Health cohort member, Meredith McAllister. Meredith is an accomplished entrepreneur and women's health advocate, serving as the CEO and co-founder of @marmahealth, the nutrition resource for the birthing years.
Join us for the Springboard ViVE Breakfast on Feb 27th, 8:00am at LA Convention Center! Connect with top women innovating in health & tap into a powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors & advisors. Use code v24p_sb250 for $250 off ViVE badge! RSVP: bit.ly/3ueT7D0
Join Springboard Enterprises and Dolphin Tank partner The Female Quotient at SXSW for an exciting pitch event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs, expert panelists, and interactive audience participation! RSVP here: bit.ly/3SH5RdN #sxsw2024 #womenentrepreneurs
Thank you to our featured speaker, Matt Cohlmia for an informative webinar on "Piloting with Health Systems"for our Women's Health and Digital Health Cohorts!
We are proud to introduce you to our Women's Health cohort member, Kristen Helton. Founded by Kristen and Juxtapose in 2022, Herself Health is a healthcare technology company designed to serve the unique needs of women on Medicare, age 65 and up. #womenshealth #entrepreneur
We are proud to work with entrepreneurs like Dr. Meera Garcia! Dr. Garcia is the CEO & Co-Founder of Lantern Laboratory Inc. Lantern Laboratory is a medtech startup developing a novel device/platform utilizing EEG biomarkers to specifically guide pharmacological decision making.
Have you met Dr. Lyndsey Harper, the founder of Rosy Wellness? Dr. Harper participated in our 2021 Digital Health Innovation Program, and it has been a pleasure to witness her growth and expansion. See what she had to say about her experience with Springboard!
Attending ViVE in LA this Feb? Join the Springboard Breakfast on Feb 27, 7:30 AM at the LA Convention Center. Network with leaders in health and tech. Note: Must be a registered ViVE attendee. Use code v24p_sb250 for $250 off your badge! bit.ly/3ueT7D0 #ViVE2024
In honor of Women's Health Research Day, we wanted to highlight our Women's Health cohort. Last week we hosted our 2024 Women's Health Innovation Program Bootcamp and we are truly so impressed by this group of leaders who are innovating the future of women's health. #womenshealth

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