Thank you for attending our Annual Awards Gala on October 22, 2024, at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. Your presence made the event truly special!
For over 24 years, Springboard Enterprises has been dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs, and it was wonderful to come together with entrepreneurs, investors, and community members to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women-led businesses.
We invite you to view all the gala photos below and relive the inspiring moments of the evening. And stay tuned for our 25th anniversary celebration next year—exciting things are on the horizon!
Thank you for celebrating with us!
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.
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.
At the intersection of financial success and transformative impact, DBL Partners is redefining venture capital. Co-founded by Nancy Pfund and Ira Ehrenpreis, DBL invests in diverse leadership, with women leading one-third of their 70+ portfolio companies. Nancy Pfund, recognized on Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list, has supported companies like Tesla and SolarCity, while Ira Ehrenpreis, honored with the Visionary Award, leads investments in firms such as SpaceX and Planet. DBL’s portfolio includes industry-shaping companies like The RealReal, Andela, and Revolution Foods. The firm is dedicated to fostering impactful, sustainable change through innovative leadership and strategic investments.
2024 Gala Sponsors
