Springboard Enterprises

We had such a wonderful time last week at the Springboard Annual Awards Gala! Over the last 24 years, Springboard has brought together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and community members to foster an ecosystem of diversity and innovation. The Annual Awards Gala is a special opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women-led businesses and support the next generation of innovative founders. Nothing beats coming together in person to celebrate. Thank you to every single person who drives our community and mission forward. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Springboard family! Ft: Kay Koplovitz Debra Walton-Ruskin Rakia Reynolds Shelley Zalis Julie Silverstein Neha Sampat Ira Ehrenpreis Nancy Pfund Christine Masters; Lily Shanta Howlader Adrienne Juett Zareen Erskine Lauren Flanagan Sheryl Burke Penny Zuckerwise Lisa W. Amy Urban Rochelle Stewart Deepali Vyas

Reminiscing on what an inspiring evening this week! We once again want to extend a heartfelt thank you for joining us at the Springboard Enterprises Annual Awards Gala this past Tuesday. Your presence made the evening truly special as we came together to honor the incredible achievements of women entrepreneurs and leaders in healthcare, technology, and beyond. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors and donors CVS Health, Eli Lilly and Company, Wells Fargo, Fenwick & West, Accenture, and Incubate. We deeply appreciate their commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and advancing innovation.

What an evening! We are so grateful for our incredible community. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Springboard Enterprises as we continue to support women entrepreneurs and leaders! Nothing beats coming together in person to celebrate the accomplishments of the innovators who are shaping the future. We loved seeing our Heath & Tech cohort at the Nasdaq podium! Phuong Jean Pham, Co-Founder & CEO, Cellens Inc Ackerman Co-Founder & CEO Concerto Biosciences Julie B. Kennedy Co-Founder & CEO, RubyWell Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt, CEO, PHIOGEN Pahini Pandya, Founder & CEO, Panakeia Technologies Martha Sklavos PhD, PMP, PhD, Founder & CEO,  Aloe Therapeutics Amy Urban DMD, Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Harmony Appliance Nathalya Mamane, Founder & CEO, RT MicroDx Adrianna Cantu, Founder & CEO, Revealix Big congratulations: Entrepreneur of the Year: Neha Sampat, CEO & Founder of Contentstack Champion of the Year: Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder of The Female Quotient Investor of the Year: Nancy Pfund and Ira Ehrenpreis, co-founders of DBL Partners Rising Stars: Christine Masters, Contentstack; Lily Shanta Howlader, Lasa Health; Adrienne Juett, NopSec; & Zareen Erskine, FinMkt

We are so excited to honor Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack, as the 2024 Springboard Enterprises Entrepreneur of the Year next week at Springboard's Annual Awards Gala! As a Springboard alumna and this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Neha Sampat has navigated the challenging journey of building successful companies while breaking barriers as an underrepresented female founder in tech. Read our interview with Neha at https://lnkd.in/gmCk4wvC. In this interview, she reflects on how Springboard has played an important role in her entrepreneurial success – from early mentorship to strategic business decisions and fundraising expertise. Read to learn more about her journey!

Today is your last chance to RSVP to join Springboard Enterprises and Mindful Philanthropy on October 15th for a panel discussion in celebration of World Mental Health Month! Learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gPXMqt6N. The webinar will focus on the importance of women’s mental health in the workplace and the need for continuous dialogue. Mental health is not just a personal or professional issue; it’s a human one. As women, we navigate multiple roles and responsibilities. In this discussion, we’ll explore ways to balance work and family life while creating a supportive environment to share strategies and stories. Speakers: Jessica (Schiffman) Gaulton MD, MPH, Founder & CEO at FamilyWell Health, Sipra Laddha, MD, Co-founder of LunaJoy Health, Karen Drexler, Kara Glassman, ACC, and Julya Loder We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ Applications for the 2025 NY Fashion Tech Lab Program are NOW OPEN! ✨ We invite all women-led, early to growth-stage startups that have developed B2B innovations at the intersection of fashion, retail, and technology to apply.  The program will again run from March to June, with the finalist session taking place in February. During the 12-week program, selected lab companies receive: 🌟 Access to potential collaborations with retail and brand partners, investors, and the Lab’s Expert Network. 🌟 Engaging workshops, sessions, and discussions tailored to retail tech companies. 🌟 A global community of NYFTLab alumni to connect with. 💕Hear from past Lab participants: 💬 "Perfect blend of tech insight and industry know-how" - '24 Lab Company  💬 "The Lab is transformative" - '21 Lab Company  💬 "Opening doors we could only dream of" - '23 Lab Company  💬 “The program was the launchpad that jump-started everything for us” 14' Lab Company Access the application HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNjxa829 Email info@nyftlab.com with any questions 💕 Springboard Enterprises Kay Koplovitz

Happy World Mental Health Day! This year the World Health Organization is highlighting the vital connection between mental health and work. Mental health is not just a personal or professional issue; it’s a human one. As women, we navigate multiple roles and responsibilities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about the importance of women’s mental health in the workplace and the need for continuous dialogue. In this discussion, we’ll explore ways to balance work and family life while creating a supportive environment to share strategies and stories. Learn more and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gPXMqt6N. Featured Speakers: Jessica (Schiffman) Gaulton MD, MPH of FamilyWell Health, Sipra Laddha, MD of LunaJoy Health, Karen Drexler of ResMed, and Kara Glassman, ACC We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Shelley Zalis, Springboard's 2024 Champion of the Year, for 10 years of mission-driven progress at the The Female Quotient! The Springboard Annual Awards Gala is just two weeks away! We would love to see you there on Tuesday, October 22 at Nasdaq in Times Square NY. Tickets are going fast, purchase your ticket or table here: https://lnkd.in/gfuxvjiQ.

We are so excited to honor Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient as the 2024 Springboard Enterprises Champion of the Year in just two weeks at Springboard's Annual Awards Gala! We would love to see you there on Tuesday, October 22 at Nasdaq in Times Square NY. Tickets are going fast, purchase your ticket or table here: https://lnkd.in/gfuxvjiQ. Please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eiWDTVZX to learn more about our exceptional honorees. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of this incredible evening!

A big thank you to our panelists on our recent investor panel, held in conjunction with Springboard's Healthcare and Technology Accelerator program! Thank you, Eileen Wu, for leading the insightful discussion on the current funding environment in life sciences and digital health with our incredible investors Petra Meyer, Maria Forero, MPH, CPA, and Kate Wolin. 💡Key Takeaways for Founders💡 In the current funding environment, things are taking longer, but there are key strategies founders can use to stand out: 1️⃣ Data & Validation Are Critical – Investors want more validation and data. Risk mitigation is a higher priority than return optimization. 2️⃣ Build Trust – Tell the momentum story and highlight clear milestones. 3️⃣ Stay Focused – Narrow in on your wedge, rather than presenting multiple assets. 4️⃣ Strategic Relationships Matter – Build relationships beyond investors, including clinical partners and other stakeholders who will drive long-term success. #LifeSciences #Fundraising #VCs #DigitalHealth Phuong Jean Pham, Cheri Ackerman, Julie B. Kennedy, Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt, Pahini Pandya, Martha Sklavos PhD, PMP, Amy Urban DMD, Nathalya Mamane, Adrianna Cantu