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Our Report - "State of Women's Health" is here!!! --> https://lnkd.in/gJMx6yC6 Springboard Enterprises, in collaboration with Accenture, is excited to share our latest report, the “State of Women’s Health.” Our in-depth report dives into the current state of women’s health, highlighting key areas where innovation and funding is urgently needed. The report was presented today at the 2nd Annual Femtech and Consumer Innovation Summit (Kisaco Research) by Rachel Braun Scherl, Alisa Wilson, PhD and Nilam Patel! The “State of Women’s Health” report is our way of shining a spotlight on the complex world of women’s health. For too long, women’s health has been underfunded, under-researched, and misunderstood. While many of us are aware of these challenges, women’s health issues face a lack of public understanding and action. Our report aims to raise awareness, spark action, and promote positive change in funding, research, and innovation. Special shout out to our featured change makers: -Mette Dyhrberg, Founder and CEO of Mymee -Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies -Kristen Helton (Lloyd), CEO of Herself Health -Yael Katz, Co-Founder and former CEO of BrainCheck -Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, Co-Founder and CEO of AOA Dx -Piraye Beim, Founder and CEO of Celmatix Together, we can raise awareness, drive action, and promote positive change. Let’s keep the momentum going for women’s health! Thank you to all participants involved in the creation of this report, with special thanks to the following: Julie Silverstein Natalie Buford-Young Ashley Lundy, MHA Selen Karaca-Griffin Liza Goodspeed Anna Piermont Astha Berry Alisa Wilson, PhD Nilam Patel #WomensHealth #SpringboardAccentureReport #StateofWomensHealth #KeeptheMomentum #Underfunded #Underresearched #Misunderstood

Don't miss your chance to join our Virtual Dolphin Tank: Heartland Women in Tech next Wednesday, June 12th at 12 PM CT! Join Springboard Enterprises and Dolphin Tank partners the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Wells Fargo, and OneKC for Women, for an exciting pitch event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs, expert panelists, and interactive audience participation! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eHjMB8HS. Moderator: Rebecca MacKinnon of 5th Dimension Strategies, LLC Panelists: Pam Berneking of MRIGlobal, Shelly Lanning of Visana Health, Kimberly McIntosh of Wells Fargo, and Mark Calhoun of Missouri Small Business Development Center at University of Missouri-Kansas City Presenters: Dr. Pinkey P. of Myri Health (Google '24/Techstars '23), Lizz Whitacre of Pawlytics, and Alyx Coble-Frakes of The Agenda.

Will you be in New York for #nytechweek? Are you attending the Kisaco Research FemTech & Consumer Innovation Summit? Join Springboard Enterprises, the world's leading accelerator for women-led businesses, and Accenture on June 6 from 12:50 - 2:20 PM ET for the Female Founders Forum Lunch! Gain exclusive insights into the state of women's health from Rachel Braun Scherl, Alisa Wilson, PhD, and Nilam Patel. Tickets and further details on the event are available here: https://lnkd.in/ehmy_eZ4. As a thank you for being a part of the Springboard network, use code SPRINGBOARD10 for discounted tickets!

We are so excited to see the latest news about Melinda French Gates and the Pivotal Ventures Philanthropy team! At Springboard Enterprises, we're proud to highlight such impactful moments because they deeply align with our mission. Together, we're working towards a future where every woman can reach her full potential. "This $1B commitment will include the following grants made by Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation: $200 million in grants aimed at supercharging the work of organizations that are fighting in the U.S. to advance women’s power and protect their rights, including reproductive freedom. These grants will be structured to provide flexible funding to spend as organizations see fit. $240 million devoted to partnerships with a diverse group of 12 global leaders. Each leader will be provided with a $20 million fund to distribute to charitable organizations they consider to be doing urgent, impactful, and innovative work to improve women’s health and well-being in the U.S. and around the world. $250 million to be awarded through an open call, launching later this fall, with Lever for Change to identify organizations working to improve women’s mental and physical health worldwide." Cheers to continued progress in equality and empowerment! 

Springboard Enterprises, the world's leading accelerator for women-led businesses, is excited to announce Deanna Angello as the Executive in Residence for the 2024 Inaugural Healthcare & Technology Program! Deanna Angello is a seasoned life sciences executive, healthcare startup advisor and investor whose experience spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, therapeutic platforms, and tech-enabled analytics. With 20+ years at Fortune 50 companies -- Pfizer, Genentech/Roche, Kite/Gilead, and Johnson & Johnson -- Deanna has extensive commercialization, marketing, strategy, operations, and patient advocacy experience – centered on scaling, transforming, and growing sustainable businesses, from startups to large companies. She leverages the breadth and depth of her industry experience, proven ability to pivot strategies, to deliver on critical transformations and to drive the growth of $1B+ brands. Learn more about the 2024 Inaugural Healthcare & Technology Program at https://lnkd.in/esdFY4na.

Springboard Enterprises, the leading accelerator for women-led businesses is excited to announce the panelists for our Women's Health Innovation Showcase on June 4th at 3:30 PM! Springboard’s Women’s Health Innovation Showcase, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), will feature top women innovating in women’s health from Springboard’s 2024 Women’s Health cohort. Join us for an evening of inspiring presentations, accompanied by feedback and insight from our expert panel and audience. A cocktail and networking reception will follow. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dJtkPUDe. Panelists: Olivia Capra, Principal, Frist Cressey Ventures Jessica J. Federer, Board Member and Investor Lyndsey Harper, MD, FACOG, IF, Founder and CEO, Rosy Wellness Delphine O'Rourke, JD, Investor and CEO, 8Fold Inc Abbie Strabala, Investment Associate, True Wealth Ventures Presenters: Ariana McGee, Founder and CEO, Navigate Maternity Laura Yecies, CEO and Board Member, Bone Health Technologies Shelly Lanning, Co-Founder and President, Visana Health Kristen Helton (Lloyd), CEO, Herself Health Meredith Evans McAllister, Co-Founder and CEO, Marma Sylvia Kuyel, COO, kegg Karen Brunet, Founder, Cntrl+ Shannon Aylesworth, Founder and CEO, Ursamin Claire Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO, Neuraura

Dive into our D.C. Metro Area Dolphin Tank on Thursday, June 20th! Join Springboard Enterprises and DC Dolphin Tank partners Deloitte and Arlington Economic Development for an exciting event featuring pitches from women founders and entrepreneurs, networking with the powerful Springboard community, free food and drinks, and interactive audience participation! 📆 Date & Time: Thursday, June 20 at 5 PM ET 📍 Location: Deloitte Office- 1919 N Lynn St, Floor 10, Arlington, VA 22209 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e8vrH6FE "Dolphin Tank was the best investor experience I have ever had! The support and positive vibes from everyone attending left me feeling that anything was possible." - Vinnu Deshetty, CEO & Founder of EVA | Event Tech Hub, 2023 Dolphin Tank: D.C. Metro Area Presenter

Thank you Rachel Braun Scherl for all the important work you do for the Springboard Enterprises women's health innovation program and more! We are honored to work with industry leaders like you to help shape the future of women's health!

Did you know that the 100+ metros that make up the Heartland region receive only 9% of all venture capital investment in the United States? Springboard Enterprises, the leading accelerator for women-led businesses, is hosting a Dolphin Tank on Wednesday, June 12th, showcasing innovative women entrepreneurs from the Heartland region. The best part? The Dolphin Tank is virtual so you can tune in from anywhere in the world! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eHjMB8HS. Event Partners: OneKC for Women, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and Wells Fargo Moderator: Rebecca MacKinnon of 5th Dimension Strategies, LLC Panelists: Pam Berneking of MRIGlobal, Shelly Lanning of Visana Health, and Mark Calhoun of Missouri Small Business Development Center at University of Missouri-Kansas City Presenters: Dr. Pinkey P. of Myri Health (Techstars '23), Lizz Whitacre or Pawlytics, and Alyx Coble-Frakes of The Agenda.

Applications are now open for the Springboard Enterprises 2024 Inaugural Healthcare & Technology Program! Our Healthcare and Technology program is designed for women-led companies with a primary focus on advancing innovations in awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing care and wellness related to medical devices, wearables, diagnostics, therapeutics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, longevity, drug discovery and development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, application software, and platform technologies.    Companies selected are coupled with experts and advisors who provide guidance and make a positive impact on the business' next stage of growth.   Applications will close on July 15th! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d2JhpnB8