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Springboard accelerates the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts.

Springboard’s mission is to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. We are a leading network of influencers, investors, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth companies led by women who are transforming industries. The measure of our success is in the results. Since we started in 2000, over 800+ Springboard portfolio companies have created more than $36+B in value, executed over 225 exits to strategic acquirers, and achieved 26 IPOs.

11/18/2025

“At the early stage, the most important thing is getting the capital you need to reach your next milestone.”

Thank you to everyone who joined our Springboard Enterprises x SVB webinar on the Alternative Funding & State of the Markets webinar led by Ben Maitland-Lewis and Karen Toste.

Attendees walked away with valuable insights from SVB’s State of the Markets report and a clearer understanding of alternative capital pathways and how to strategically leverage each depending on stage and goals.

View SVB’s State of the Markets Report: https://lnkd.in/e7tGWTnT

Want to stay connected with the Springboard network? Join our Springboard Community Tool, an invite-only space for founders, advisors, and investors across our ecosystem.

Join the our community: https://lnkd.in/eJQpUS3e

10/23/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Springboard’s Funding the Future: The State of Women’s Health Breakfast at !

We were thrilled to see a packed room of founders, investors, innovators, and advocates, all committed to accelerating solutions for women’s health. The conversations were powerful, the insights urgent, and the need clearer than ever:
📌 Women’s health innovation must be funded, amplified, and prioritized.

A special thank you to our moderator Kerry Rupp, General Partner at True Wealth Ventures, and our brilliant panelists for leading an engaging discussion on the state of women’s health.
Alisa Wilson, PhD – Managing Director, West Life Sciences Practice Lead, Accenture
Oriana Papin-Zoghbi – CEO & Co-Founder, AOA Dx
Alice Zheng, MD – Partner, Foreground Capital

Here’s to the founders driving change, and the community that shows up to support them.

To learn more about the Springboard Enterprises and Accenture’s State of Women’s Health Report, visit our link in bio!

10/13/2025

⏰ Last call to join us for Springboard’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!

On October 28, Springboard is celebrating 25 years of women entrepreneurs and innovators who built, scaled, and reshaped industries. We’d be thrilled to have you join us!

This is your final opportunity to secure your spot to an evening honoring the founders, investors, and visionaries who continue to move the needle for women in business.

🎟️👉 Ticket sales close October 15! Get yours now, link in bio!

Springboard alumna, don’t forget, you receive an exclusive 50% discount on your ticket. For more information and for alumnae discounted tickets, please contact Mary Keslo at mary.keslo@springboardenterprises.org

A special thank you to our Growth Ally sponsors: , , , United Therapeutics Corporation, , Linda Mintz, Vanessa Ogle, , and Penny Zuckerwise.

For more information please contact Mary Keslo at mary.keslo@springboardenterprises.org

We look forward to celebrating with you!

10/09/2025

“I want you to know: your dreams are valid, your vision is needed, and your inner light and leadership are powerful beyond measure.” - Lynette Correa-Velez

Today’s Love Letter comes from Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed., AI Tech founder/CEO of Pagame Project and creator of Pixels & Prosecco, a women in tech mixer powered by Pagame Project.

As we share these stories of wisdom and encouragement, we’re also preparing to celebrate the founders and entrepreneurs who helped shape Springboard’s journey. On October 28, 2025, join us at our 25th Anniversary Celebration at Nasdaq MarketSite, as we honor trailblazers behind these Love Letters and behind Springboard itself. 💫

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gegmey-h

As always, we want to hear from you! What advice, gratitude, or encouragement would you share with the next generation of women entrepreneurs?

✅ Write a short letter (100-200 words)
✅ Record a 30-second video

Submit your message to springboard@springboardenterprises.org for a chance to be featured across Springboard’s social media, website, and digital campaign.

Let’s inspire and uplift the women who are building the future. ✨

10/08/2025

‼️At-home lab testing, a billion-dollar valuation, and a mission to put healthcare in the hands of consumers.

Julia Cheek joined Springboard to scale a bold idea and today, Everlywell is valued at over $1B and trusted by millions.

Everlywell is a digital health company pioneering the next generation of biomarker intelligence, combining AI-powered technology with human insight to deliver personalized, actionable health answers. They transform complex biomarker data into life-changing insights, seamlessly integrating advanced diagnostics, virtual care, and patient engagement to reshape how and where health happens.

From chronic condition management to preventive screening, their customizable remote-based solution helps close critical care gaps and deliver measurable health outcomes at scale. Backed by a nationwide clinical network, integrated lab, and AI-powered platform, Everlywell enables seamless, at-home care that meets today's needs and leads the way into tomorrow's healthcare.

🌟 This is just one story of Springboard alumnae transforming industries. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re honoring the founders who built the legacy and those still reshaping the future.

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10/06/2025

Curious about the iconic NASDAQ or just want to celebrate inspiring women founders and leaders? Join us for our 25th Anniversary Celebration Event!

We’re honored to introduce , Broadway actor, advocate, and celebrated auctioneer as part of our program on October 28th at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City.

Chris will bring his signature energy and storytelling to a night dedicated to celebrating 25 years of women founders, innovation, and impact.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be in the room with Springboard alumnae, investors, innovators, and leaders shaping the future.

Tickets are available now! Springboard alumnae will receive an exclusive 50% discount.

Tickets and event information linked in bio!

09/22/2025

As we celebrate 25 years of empowering women entrepreneurs, we’re honored to announce our 25th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chairs:

✨ Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder & CEO of Curemark, LLC – a visionary scientist transforming treatment for childhood autism.
✨ Nicole J Walker, Advisor & Investor – a passionate leader advancing healthcare innovation at the intersection of biology & technology.

Don’t miss this memorable evening celebrating 25 years of impact and the future of women’s entrepreneurship.

🎟️👉 Tickets are available now, with a 50% discount for Springboard alumnae (for a limited time)!
https://tinyurl.com/2pmre9b9 (Or visit event links in bio)

For more information and for alumnae discounted tickets, please contact Mary Keslo at mary.keslo@springboardenterprises.org

A special thank you to our Growth Ally sponsors: , , , United Therapeutics Corporation, , Linda Mintz, , , and Penny Zuckerwise.

To learn more about sponsoring this landmark event, please contact Anna Melbin at anna.melbin@springboardenterprises.org

Did you get your tickets yet? 🙌

09/11/2025

Have you met Springboard’s new CEO? 🌟

Join us for a special coffee reception during hashtag
in New York City, hosted by TOWER. This is your chance to meet our new CEO Umbreen Bhatti, hear her thoughts as she shapes a bold, modern path for the future of the organization, and connect with friends of Springboard.

☕ Light refreshments will be served.
📅 Date: September 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Tower HQ

Please RSVP by Monday, September 15, to confirm your attendance.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing in this exciting new chapter for Springboard.

👉 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e3TV5xkQ (link in bio!)

We understand this date may not work for everyone. We’ll be hosting more events throughout the year—stay tuned for future opportunities!

08/21/2025

🚨 Announcing the 2025 Healthcare & Technology Accelerator Cohort! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce Springboard Enterprises’ 2025 Healthcare & Tech Cohort, which supports women-led companies innovating across the healthcare spectrum. The program focuses on advancements in awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care through areas such as medical devices, wearables, diagnostics, therapeutics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, longevity, AI, machine learning, and health-related software and platforms.

2025 Healthcare & Tech Cohort:
Amy Wu, MD, FACS, CEO & Founder, Antelope Surgical
Olivia Walch, CEO & Co-founder, Arcascope
Samaneh Kamali, PhD, CEO & Co-founder, Caleo Biotechnologies
Erica Lee, Interim CEO & Co-founder, Nervmyo Therapeutics
Lyndsey Linke, Ph.D., M.E., CEO & Co-founder, SiVEC Biotechnologies
Unika Alexander, MSc, MLS (ASCP), CEO & Co-founder, The Proficient Lab
Jane Smorodnikova, CEO & Co-founder, Welltory
Angie Schwab, MS, PMP, CEO & Co-founder, Trialynx
Hema Mandlekar, CEO & Co-founder, LumosFit

Learn more about the 2025 cohort on our website! Link in bio.

08/01/2025

🚨 Exciting News from 🚨

We are pleased to welcome two Executive-in-Residence (EIR) leaders to our Healthcare & Tech Accelerator Program:

✨ Jennifer Scheehle, Founder & CEO of Inogize
✨ Georgie Kovacs, Founder & CEO of (.kovacs.fempower.health)

As EIRs, Georgie and Jennifer will bring their industry expertise to mentor and advise the incredible women entrepreneurs selected for our 2025 Healthcare and Tech cohort. Their guidance will help drive innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and impact!

➡️ Swipe to learn more about Jennifer and Georgie and the experience they bring to our community.

07/29/2025

You’re invited!

Join us to celebrate our impact – and what’s next – at our 25th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City.

We’re gathering our powerhouse network of founders, thought leaders, experts, investors & innovators dedicated to building high-growth companies led by exceptional women – and honoring the entrepreneurs and supporters who made the last 25 years possible: you. You don’t want to miss it!

Purchase your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gegmey-h

Visit our website for additional information: https://lnkd.in/gAPt-ucR

If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Mary Keslo for general event inquiries: mary.keslo@springboardenterprises.org

Anna Melbin for sponsorship opportunities: anna.melbin@springboardenterprises.org

07/24/2025

A big thank you again to everyone who joined us at Springboard’s 2025 Dolphin Tank in Chicago, IL! 🐬✨

A special thank you to

The Presenters:
Pree Walia, Founder and CEO at Preemadonna and Creator of Nailbot
Lisa Kinsella, Founder and CEO at LUWI (Springboard Women’s Health ’25)
Jane Kim, Founder at KindEd

The Panel:
Christie Hefner, Chairman, Advisor and Board Member
Susan Abrams, Managing Director at Golden Seeds
Lauren Flanagan, Co-founder, Chair and CEO at Sesame Solar and Board Member at Springboard Enterprises
Julia Monfrini Peev, Managing Partner at PACE Healthcare Capital

And Springboard’s Director of Operations, Rachel Rong, for moderating!

A big thank you to event sponsors TechChicago powered by P33, P33 Chicago, Matter Health and Litwin Kach LLP!

Couldn’t make it to the Dolphin Tank or just want to relive the experience? Enjoy photos from the event! https://lnkd.in/eGn75Kzs or visit the link our bio!

Curious about Springboard or want to attend our next Dolphin Tank? Visit sb.co to learn more.

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