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We're two weeks away from the largest "Women in AI" Hackathon in New England! ?? In partnership with C10 Labs and Springboard Enterprises. We had over 100 teams apply and are excited to work with the top 20 teams?of women and allies?hacking at the intersection of AI and healthcare ??, robotics ??, biotechnology ??, climate ??, fintech ??and more! Thank you to our sponsors at?PwC?and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for making this event possible. If you're a technical?expert interested in participating in the event or potentially joining any of these teams, please reach out to?David?Berlin: ?? [email protected]

?? Love Letters to Women Entrepreneurs ?? “We’re all here figuring it out one day at a time.” Today, we’re sharing a love letter from Laurel Mintz, GP at Fabric VC, whose mission is to connect diverse founders with the funding they need and deserve. Now, it’s your turn! What words of wisdom, encouragement, or gratitude 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 [email protected] by April 1 for a chance to be featured across Springboard’s social media, website, and digital campaign! Let’s uplift and inspire the women who are building the future. Tag a woman entrepreneur who inspires you! #LoveLettersToWomenEntrepreneurs #Springboard25 #WomenLed #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #LoveLettersToFounders #SpringboardCelebrates #SpringboardEnterprises

Expert dolphins, an incredible panel and change sparking presentations and conversations, 2025 SXSW Dolphin Tank delivered BIG! ???? Thank you to everyone who showed up, presented, and shared their insights. Also a big thank you to event partners, The Female Quotient and Amazon. ?? Special Speaker: Olivia Igbokwe-Curry - Director, U.S. Federal Affairs & Public Policy at Amazon Web Services (AWS) ??A big shoutout to our expert panel and presenters: ? Anna Consani - Moderator - Head of Community at Goodwater Capital Shelley Zalis - Panelist - Founder at The Female Quotient Lisa Burton, PhD - Panelist - VP & Investor at HearstLab Shannon Sibold - Panelist - Partner at Morrison Foerster Nneka Ukpai - Panelist - Chief Growth Officer at Pop Venture Jen Fry, PhD (she/her)? - Presenter - Founder at Coordle Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt - Presenter - CEO at PHIOGEN ??Adeola Ajani, MBA?? ?- Presenter - Founder and CEO at Fem Equity? During Women’s History Month and beyond, Springboard and Amazon remain committed to empowering women entrepreneurs and their businesses. In case you missed it, you can support their businesses and others by visiting Amazon’s Women’s History Month storefront to shop and discover more women-owned small businesses! Here are just a few partners who participated at the event: Anne Marie M. - Founder - Ola Bola? Lauren White - Founder, Designer - White Loft Semira Nikou - Co-Founder, CEO - Better Sour Julia Kahlig-Garuba? - Founder, CEO - Herb & Root Inc.? Delan Barrett, CSM, CSPO, SA, PMP - Owner - Green Pollywog Shop here: https://lnkd.in/eXBj2UqG

Join me at Inc. Magazine's Founders House SXSW – a community for Founders by Founders, just 2 blocks from the Austin Convention Center. We will welcome founders for three days (March 8 – 10) to refuel, recharge, and connect with peers in an intimate setting curated exclusively for entrepreneurs. The speakers will share inspiration and insight into running and growing businesses that are driven by the intersection of intellect, guts, and strategy. I will be on the panel FEMALE FOUNDERS: THE NEW MEASURES OF SUCCESS. Sunday, March 9th at 1:30 - 2:00pmCT, moderated by Diana Ransom, executive editor, Inc. The bold and honest topic of discussion: Though women-owned businesses don’t fetch the same valuations as those founded by men, research suggests that female founders are more likely to address underserved markets and take on important social or environmental challenges. Is it time to start measuring the success of these businesses in a different way? Join us for this thought-provoking panel discussion on the different ways female founders can create change in the world. Tiffany Dufu, President, The Tory Burch Foundation Kay Koplovitz, co-founder & Chairman, Springboard Enterprises Elaine Welteroth, birthFUND More info: https://lnkd.in/eDRAK8cn ? Star entrepreneurs ? Daily meet and greets with the Inc. editors and Inc.’s editor-in-chief ? Texas-inspired breakfasts and lunches, along with a variety of snacks and beverages throughout the day ? Daily happy hours ? Plus, special perks for Inc. Premium subscribers hashtag #incfoundershouse #INCMagazine #SXSW2025 Springboard Enterprises Ariel Kramer

Springboard’s SXSW Dolphin Tank was a hit! The energy, innovation, and discussions were incredible. Let's keep the momentum going with Dolphin Tank Dallas next month! ??? Join us and Dolphin Tank partner, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, for an exciting and inspiring pitch event showcasing women led innovations! Event details: ?? When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5 - 8 PM CT ?? Where: Dallas, TX Interested in joining the discussion and making connections? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ekF9f9BX Are you a women-led startup making waves in health and tech? Apply to pitch: https://lnkd.in/eRsAYkTs #SpringboardDolphinTank #SpringboardEnterprises #DolphinTank #DallasInnovation #Dallas #womenentrepreneur #Entrepreneurship

"Your story is herstory is ourstory." Today, we’re sharing the very first Love Letter to Women Entrepreneurs, written by Pearl D'Cruz. Now, 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) or ?? Record a 30-second video Submit your message to [email protected] by April 1 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. Tag a woman entrepreneur who inspires you! #LoveLettersToWomenEntrepreneurs #Springboard25 #WomenLed #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #LoveLettersToFounders #LoveLetterToWomen??#SpringboardCelebrates?#WomenEntrepreneurs?#SpringboardEnterprises

Joining the conversation at the SXSW Community Brunch? Springboard, in partnership with?Amazon, and Morrison Foerster is?bringing together?trailblazers and innovators?for an inspiring morning of?networking, insights, and great conversations?over brunch!???? ?? Date:?Sunday, March 9, 2025 |?11 AM - 1:00?PM CT ?? Location:?Austin, TX We are thrilled to introduce our panel of experts sharing their insights: Shannon Sibold - Sponsor - Partner, Morrison Foerster Anna Consani - Moderator - Seed Investor, Head of Community, Goodwater Capital Kay Koplovitz - Speaker - Founder & Chairman of the Board, Springboard Enterprises Danyel Surrency Jones - Speaker - Head of the Undiscovered & Small Business Accelerator, Amazon Lauren White - Speaker - Founder & Designer, White Loft RSVP now and be part of the conversation:?https://lnkd.in/eDBbUd3S For complimentary tickets, please email Rachel Rong, at?[email protected]. #SXSW #NetworkingBrunch #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #WomenEntrepreneurs

These experts aren’t just talking about change, they’re DRIVING it. Meet the panelists and entrepreneurs for our 2025 SXSW Dolphin Tank this weekend! ?? Panelists: Anna Consani – Moderator – Head of Community at Goodwater Capital Shelley Zalis – Panelist – Founder at The Female Quotient Lisa Burton, PhD – Panelist – VP & Investor at HearstLab Shannon Sibold – Panelist – Partner at Morrison Foerster Nneka Ukpai – Panelist – Chief Growth Officer at Pop Venture Jen Fry, PhD (she/her) – Presenter - Founder at Coordle Amanda (Curtis) Burkardt – Presenter – CEO at PHIOGEN Julia Kahlig-Garuba – Presenter – CEO at Herb & Root Inc. ?? Special Speaker: Olivia Igbokwe-Curry – Director, U.S. Federal Affairs & Public Policy at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Come join Springboard in partnership with Amazon, and our expert panelists at this year’s SXSW Dolphin Tank this Saturday, March 8, in Austin Texas! See you in Austin! RSVP TODAY:??https://lnkd.in/eYEqbtar #SXSW #DolphinTank #WomenInTech #SpringboardEnterprises #Springboard #PitchEvent #StartupEcosystem #WomenEntrepreneurs #Healthtech

Are you heading to SXSW next month? Join Springboard Enterprises at SXSW for our annual Dolphin Tank ??, a unique event designed to empower and support women entrepreneurs in technology. In honor of Women’s History Month, this event will showcase innovative women-led startups, providing them with valuable connections, investor insights, and strategic feedback from industry leaders! ?? Featuring innovative women-led startups ?? Expert panelists & investor insights ?? Interactive audience participation Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with trailblazing founders and industry leaders shaping the future of tech. ?? Date: March 8, 2025 | 10:30 AM ?? Location: The Female Quotient Lounge, Waller Creek Boathouse Hosted by: The Female Quotient #SXSW #DolphinTank #WomenInTech #SpringboardEnterprises #PitchEvent #StartupEcosystem #WomenEntrepreneurs