Mark your calendars! Springboard Enterprises, the leading accelerator for women entrepreneurs, is thrilled to announce our Annual Awards Gala. It will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City.
For over 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.
Please save the date and keep an eye out for additional details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and our exceptional honorees. Contact Mary Keslo, at [email protected] with any questions.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Known as the “Chief Troublemaker,” Shelley Zalis is a trailblazer for women in the workplace. An internationally renowned entrepreneur, Zalis pioneered online research through her company Online Testing Exchange which she sold to Ipsos for $80 million. Zalis is committed to raising the visibility of women and driving change across industries. Zalis is a contributor for TIME, Forbes and has been named the #18 most influential voice on LinkedIn in the world. She is also the co-founder of #SeeHer, has been honored as an “Industry Legend” by the AdClub, received the Matrix Award by New York Women in Communications and is a member of several equality boards.
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It’s been said that Neha Sampat “goes against the grain of startup mythology.” She is a three-time tech founder and CEO, even though she comes from a non-technical background. Neha Sampat is the founder and current CEO at Contentstack. She has raised $169M for the company over the past four years. Neha previously founded and led digital transformation consultancy Raw Engineering and digital experience Platform Built.io, which was acquired by Software AG. Neha is a relentless advocate for building great places to work and achieving equity in tech.
2024 Gala Sponsors
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