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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Women in Tech
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin Springboard Enterprises and Dolphin Tank sponsor OneKC for Women and Wells Fargo for an exciting pitch event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 27\, 202212:00 PM CT – 2:00 PM CT \n\n\n\nPlease note: This will be a virtual event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\nApply to Pitch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re Showcasing Women in Tech!\n\n\n\nDoes your company have at least one woman founder\, entrepreneur\, or executive in a key leadership position? Do you advise one? Pitch your company at Dolphin Tank! \n\n\n\nDon’t wait! Applications are due September 21\, 2022. \n\n\n\nCriteria for presenting companies:\n\n\n\nApplications are open to women entrepreneurs in Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, and Iowa.The company must have at least one woman founder or in a key leadership position.Areas of focus that include\, but are not limited to enterprise-focused tech solutions.Demonstrated innovation in your industry and traction in your market.Seed stage to growth stage.Must be able to present on September 28th.\n\n\n\nSpringboard Enterprises values diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) as essential to our mission and more broadly to a thriving\, equitable\, and just global community. We encourage women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to apply. \n\n\n\nHow Dolphin Tank Works\n\n\n\nWhile the venues and audiences may vary\, every Dolphin Tank shares these core elements: \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.Presenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.Solutions\, connections\, strategies\, and opportunities for investment are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\nApply to Pitch
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-women-in-tech-with-onekc/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Tech
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Chicago Tech Diversity with Project W
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in Technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin Springboard Enterprises and our sponsor\, Davis Wright Tremaine’s Project W\, for an exciting event featuring Black and Latina women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 14\, 20225:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT \n\n\n\n1871: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212\, Chicago\, IL 60654Please note: This will be an in-person event. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\n\nWe’re Showcasing Black and Latina Women Founders!\n\n\n\nDoes your company have at least one Black and/or Latina woman founder\, entrepreneur\, or executive in a key leadership position? Do you advise one? Pitch your company at Dolphin Tank: Chicago Tech Diversity! This event is in partnership with Project W and selected companies will get $2\,000 in addition to connections\, resources\, and exposure. \n\n\n\nCriteria for presenting companies: \n\n\n\nThe company must have at least one Latina and/or Black woman founder or in a key leadership position.Areas of focus that include\, but are not limited to enterprise-focused tech solutions.Demonstrated innovation in your industry and traction in your market.Seed stage to growth stage.Must be able to present in Chicago\, IL on September 14\, 2022.\n\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY Tuesday\, August 30\, 2022.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\n\nHow Dolphin Tank Works\n\n\n\nWhile the venues and audiences may vary\, every Dolphin Tank shares these core elements: \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.Presenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.Solutions\, connections\, strategies\, and opportunities for investment are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-chicago-tech-diversity-with-project-w-2/
LOCATION:1871\, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Tech
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank with Women Founders Network
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in Technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin Women Founders Network (WFN) and Springboard Enterprises for an evening featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 10\, 20225:00 PM PT – 8:00 PM PT \n\n\n\nExpert Dojo395 Santa Monica Place\, Unit 308Santa Monica\, CA 90401 \n\n\n\nPlease note: This will be an in-person event. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n(All times PDT) \n\n\n\n5:00-6:00 PM – Networking reception6:00-7:45 PM – Introductions/Pitch Presentations7:45-8:00 PM – Wrap up/Closing remarks\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow Dolphin Tank Works\n\n\n\nWhile the venues and audiences may vary\, every Dolphin Tank shares these core elements: \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.Presenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.Solutions\, connections\, and strategies are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-with-women-founders-network-2/
LOCATION:Expert Dojo\, 395 Santa Monica Place\, Unit 308\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Tech
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Kansas City Women in Tech
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin Springboard Enterprises and Dolphin Tank sponsor OneKC for Women for an exciting pitch event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 4\, 20225:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT \n\n\n\nPolsinelli Offices900 W 48th St\, Kansas City\, MO 64112 \n\n\n\nPlease note: This will be an in-person event \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend\n\n\n\n\nWe’re Showcasing Women in Tech!\n\n\n\nDoes your company have at least one woman founder\, entrepreneur\, or executive in a key leadership position? Do you advise one? Pitch your company at Dolphin Tank! \n\n\n\nDon’t wait! Applications are due July 14\, 2022. \n\n\n\nCriteria for presenting companies:\n\n\n\nApplications are open to women entrepreneurs in Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, and Iowa.The company must have at least one woman founder or in a key leadership position.Areas of focus that include\, but are not limited to enterprise-focused tech solutions.Demonstrated innovation in your industry and traction in your market.Seed stage to growth stage.Must be able to present in Kansas City\, MO on August 4th.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpringboard Enterprises values diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) as essential to our mission and more broadly to a thriving\, equitable\, and just global community. We encourage women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to apply. \n\n\n\nDolphin Tank participants will have access to learning opportunities\, mentorship\, and access to capital via: Funding Your Small Business\, Pitching to Investors\, and Equity Prep classes offered by the KCWBC. Funding Your Small Business is a one-hour workshop providing an understanding of debt and equity funding. Equity seekers are encouraged to take the next step with pitching to investors an orientation workshop. Debt funding candidates may be interested in a microloan or banker referral or one-on-one counseling with KCWBC’s Client Services Manager for potential financial preparation. Pitching to Investors is a two-hour orientation that introduces the business owner pursuing equity funding with terminology and the process that is necessary to attract investors. Equity Prep takes a deeper dive into raising equity funding. The program helps entrepreneurs get ready for several pathways\, including Digital Sandbox\, Dolphin Tank\, Angel Investors\, and Demo Days.  \n\n\n\nHow Dolphin Tank Works\n\n\n\nWhile the venues and audiences may vary\, every Dolphin Tank shares these core elements: \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.Presenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.Solutions\, connections\, and strategies are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-kansas-city-women-in-tech/
LOCATION:Waller Creek Boathouse\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Tech
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Life Sciences & Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in Life Sciences and Healthcare. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders.  \n\n\n\nJoin Springboard Enterprises and event sponsor Silicon Valley Bank for an exciting event featuring women founders and entrepreneurs\, expert panelists\, and interactive audience participation! \n\n\n\nWhere and When\n\n\n\nMonday\, July 11\, 202212:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nSVB OfficeExchange Place Boston53 State St Fl 28\, Boston\, MA 02109 \n\n\n\nHow Dolphin Tank Works\n\n\n\nWhile the venues and audiences may vary\, every Dolphin Tank shares these core elements: \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.Presenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.Solutions\, connections\, and strategies are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Attend
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-life-sciences-and-healthcare/
LOCATION:Silicon Valley Bank Boston Office\, 53 State. St\,\, Boston\, MA\, 02109
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Life Sciences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220602
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank AgTech in the Triangle
DESCRIPTION:AgTech is Booming! In 2021\, investors ”plowed“ $4.9 billion into AgTech startups (a 45% increase over 2020). \n\n\n\nOn June 1\, 2022\, Springboard hosted Dolphin Tank AgTech in the Triangle. This was an exciting event because it was the first-ever Dolphin Tank focused on women entrepreneurs innovating in AgTech. \n\n\n\nFeaturing these four innovative founders:• Terry Chase\, EVO Conversion Systems• Hortense Dodo\, Ingateygen LLC• Jenny Filbey\, Mazen Animal Health – Oral Vaccines• Phoebe Snyder\, Optera \n\n\n\nWith these expert panelists:• Joy Parr Drach\, Advanced Animal Diagnostics• Karen LeVert\, Pappas Capital• Adrian Percy\, North Carolina State University• Giles Shih\, BioResource International\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event was presented by Springboard Enterprises in partnership with Pappas Capital\, NC IDEA\, N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative\, Rex Health Ventures\, and Alexandria LaunchLabs. \n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event where women entrepreneurs receive constructive insights from investors and subject matter experts. Dolphin Tank is about channeling the expertise of the people in the room with a focus on one thing: ”How can we help?”
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-agtech-in-the-triangle/
LOCATION:Alexandria Center for AgTech\, The Alexandria Center for AgTech 5 Laboratory Dr.\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Daily Wellness Consumer Packaged Goods
DESCRIPTION:According to McKinsey & Company\, the wellness industry had a market size of $1.5 trillion by the end of 2021 with an expected growth rate of 5–10% on an annual basis. \n\n\n\nOn May 19\, 2022\, Springboard hosted Dolphin Tank: Daily Wellness Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). Hosted in partnership with P&G Ventures\, this pitch event featured an exciting lineup of innovative founders and expert panelists. \n\n\n\nInnovative Founders\n\n\n\nInnate Biology\, Caitlin BeattyLisa Health\, Ann GarnierWile Women\, Gwendolyn Floyd\n\n\n\nExpert Panelists\n\n\n\nBetsy (Elizabeth) Bluestone\, P&G Ventures StudioBethany Edwards\, LIA DiagnosticsAdrianna Samaniego (she/her/ella)\, Female Founders FundHeather Myers\, Spark No. 9\n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders.
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-daily-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: SXSW
DESCRIPTION:On March 19\, 2022\, Springboard brought Dolphin Tank back to SXSW live and in person! \n\n\n\nHosted in partnership with Project W\, Black & Brown Founders\, and The Female Quotient\, it was truly a spectacular event full of encouragement\, participation\, constructive comments\, and helpful ideas. That’s what Dolphin Tank is all about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thank you to our innovative founders and expert panelists: \n\n\n\nInnovative Founders\n\n\n\nAlana Libertad Cortés\, NetavoxMadison Long\, ClutchNatasia Malaihollo\, PopCom.\n\n\n\nExpert Panelists\n\n\n\nMelanie Broome\, Project WShelley Zalis\, The Female QuotientChris Denson\, MullenLowe U.S.Rakia Reynolds\, Skai Blue MediaAnna Consani\, Springboard Enterprises\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders.
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-sxsw/
LOCATION:Ariat Brand Shop\, 5034 Broadway Place\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Tech
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220308
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: World Funding Women for International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 8\, 2022\, We Celebrated International Women’s Day!\n\n\n\n3 Global Events. 9 Woman Innovators. 24 Hours.\n\n\n\nOn March 8\, 2022\, Springboard Enterprises\, the London Stock Exchange\, and SBE Australia came together to elevate\, promote and celebrate women entrepreneurs from around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Full Archived Recordings\n\n\n\nSydney. Tokyo. Beijing. London. Paris. Los Angeles. New York. On March 8\, the entire globe was invited to elevate\, promote and celebrate women entrepreneurs from around the world. We asked people to RSVP to join the global network supporting these businesses and come ready to share their connections and advice. \n\n\n\nAPACUK / EMEAUS / LATAMMarch 8th12:45am – 2:15am ESTWatch the RecordingMarch 8th9:15am – 10:45am ESTWatch the RecordingMarch 8th11:45am – 1:15pm EST Watch the Recording\n\n\n\nWatch the Short Video Recap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringboard Enterprises and London Stock Exchange Host World Funding Women Event for International Women’s Day\n\n\n\nOrganizations Team Up to Showcase 9 Women Entrepreneurs and Founders to Global Audience\n\n\n\nWASHINGTON\, DC: MARCH 10\, 2021 – Springboard Enterprises and the London Stock Exchange came together on March 8 – International Women’s Day – to host World Funding Women\, a series of virtual events to elevate\, promote\, and celebrate women entrepreneurs from around the world. The two organizations hosted 3 virtual global events featuring 9 woman innovators during one 24-hour period. \n\n\n\n“For two decades\, Springboard has successfully worked to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies founded and led by women\,” said Springboard Enterprises CEO Natalie Buford-Young. “We’re honored to showcase these 9 innovative women during such a highly visible global event like International Women’s Day and connect them with support and expertise to help them grow and scale their businesses.” \n\n\n\n“This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘break the bias\,’” said London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett. “One of the themes we want to celebrate this week is female empowerment and entrepreneurship\, and to seek to directly address the bias that still exists in the access female entrepreneurs have to capital and therefore their own pathways to economic empowerment. Women are no less dynamic and have no fewer remarkable ideas\, and deserve to have an infrastructure around them to give them an equal opportunity to turn their ideas into tangible business outcomes.” \n\n\n\n3 Global Events and 9 Innovative Entrepreneurs in 24 HoursShowcasing the ingenuity and innovation of women entrepreneurs building exciting new companies\, the three virtual events included separate sessions for the APAC\, EMEA\, and US/LATAM global regions. Participating companies included: \n\n\n\nAPAC (Europe\, Middle East\, and Africa)Rashmi Chandra\, Director\, eGyanamTechAbhilasha Purwar\, Founder & CEO\, Blue Sky AnalyticsBarbara Sharp\, Co-Founder & CEO\, PlaetosWatch the RecordingEMEA (Europe\, Middle East\, and Africa)Sabine Dembkowski\, Managing Partner\, Better Boards Ltd.Neta Schreiber Gamliel\, Co-Founder & CEO\, SafeUPUju Uzo-Ojinnaka\, CEO\, Traders of Africa (TofA)Watch the RecordingUS/LATAM (United States & Latin America)Greta Geankoplis\, CEO\, Stratus Digital SystemsDawn Jutla\, Founder & Co-CEO\, Peer Ledger Inc.Mary Kopczynski\, Founder & CEO\, RegAlyticsWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nSpringboard Helps Women Entrepreneurs and Founders Grow and Scale Their BusinessesAs they pitched their companies to a panel of experts\, several of the entrepreneurs explained how participating in a Springboard innovation cohort helped them grow and scale their businesses. \n\n\n\n“Springboard helped us by providing us the expertise in areas we needed help the most\,” said RegAlytics Founder and CEO Mary Kopczynski\, J.D./Ph.D. “Just one conversation with a Springboard Advisor that was hand-selected for us really helped us re-think the way we were marketing the product.  It made all the difference in helping us triple revenue three years in a row.” \n\n\n\n“Springboard and its sponsors and collaborating partners\, such as Project W\, have been a key support system for me\,” said Peer Ledger Founder and CEO Dawn Jutla. “I’ve been delighted to obtain introductions to extraordinary women\, great ideas\, and valuable feedback as Peer Ledger grows its ESG platform.” \n\n\n\n“Springboard sharpened my vision for my company\, facilitated and made key introductions\, and most importantly\, continues to renew my faith to persevere\, despite barriers and obstacles\,” said Stratus Digital Systems CEO Greta Geankoplis. “Thank you\, Team Springboard!” \n\n\n\nAbout Springboard EnterprisesSpringboard’s mission is to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. It is the leading network of influencers\, investors\, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth companies led by women who are transforming industries in technology and life science. The measure of our success is in the results. Since its founding in 2000\, 850+ Springboard portfolio companies have created more than $36 billion in value\, executed over 225 exits to strategic acquirers\, and achieved 26 IPOs. Learn more at springboardenterprises.org. \n\n\n\nAbout International Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century\, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today\, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country\, group\, or organization specific. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBiaa
URL:https://sb.co/event/world-funding-women-international-womens-day-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,International Women's Day
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SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Retail Tech
DESCRIPTION:On February 10\, 2022\, Springboard hosted Dolphin Tank: Retail Tech. Hosted in partnership with Accenture and Black Girl Ventures\, this pitch event featured an exciting lineup of innovative Black women founders and expert panelists. \n\n\n\nSpecial thank you to our innovative founders and expert panelists:   \n\n\n\nInnovative Founders\n\n\n\nBarbara Jones-Brown\, Lillii RNB IncTina Esho\, The Fitting RoomAbiola Doherty\, LanorOnanma Okeke\, LanorKaren Williams\, Savitude\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Panelists\n\n\n\nAnna Consani\, Springboard EnterprisesErin Wilson\, AccentureFelicia Williamsr\, Macy’s\, Inc.Karen Moon\, Suttona Capital\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders.
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-retail-tech/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Retail Tech
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260924T002038
CREATED:20220629T204659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T143606Z
UID:10000173-1644278400-1644364799@sb.co
SUMMARY:Dolphin Tank: Digital Health
DESCRIPTION:On February 8\, 2022\, Springboard hosted Dolphin Tank: Digital Health. Hosted in partnership with Accenture and Black Girl Ventures\, this pitch event featured an exciting lineup of innovative Black women founders and expert panelists. \n\n\n\nSpecial thank you to our innovative founders and expert panelists:   \n\n\n\nInnovative Founders\n\n\n\nLecresha Sewell\, Melanated Healthcare®Tammy Williams\, Envision2bWell IncCynthia Nwaubani\, PharmD LiveHafeezah Muhammad\, Youme Healthcare.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Panelists\n\n\n\nMichelle Anschuet\, AccentureNikhi Kasibhotla\, AccentureNicole Walker\, Arboretum VenturesJaclynn Maxwell Hudson\, Black Girl Ventures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank is a pitch event that brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in technology. Our Dolphin Tank events showcase exciting women-led companies and provide them with the opportunity for connections\, capital\, and insight from our audience of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders.
URL:https://sb.co/event/dolphin-tank-digital-health/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Digital Health,Dolphin Tank,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sb.co/wp-content/uploads/FEATURED-IMAGE-Events-on-Website-Digital-Health-Feb-8-2022.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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