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SUMMARY:2026 Phoenix Dolphin Tank:
DESCRIPTION:Springboard\, in partnership with Stearns Bank and GCU\, is bringing Dolphin Tank® to Phoenix\, AZ. Springboard’s Dolphin Tank® pitch event brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in enterprise tech. 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\nWe’re looking for the best and brightest women-led tech startups\, apply to pitch their companies or join us as an audience member to support and engage with innovative women-led businesses.  \n\n\n\nFounder Workshop: Join us for an inspiring and supportive afternoon designed just for founders! Beginning with our Founder Workshop from 3:00–5:00 PM MT\, you’ll engage in two interactive\, hands-on sessions focused on strengthening your Fundraising Readiness and thinking intentionally about IP Strategy. This workshop offers a collaborative space to workshop ideas\, get practical guidance\, and walk away with tools you can use right away — whether you’re actively fundraising or planning ahead. \n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information\, please email Rachel Rong\, Director of Community\, at rachel@springboardenterprises.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDolphin Tank RSVP\n\n\n\nFounders Workshop RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nEvent Date: Feb 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:00 – 8:00 PM MT \n\n\n\nSpecial Opportunity:Every applicant will be invited to an exclusive financial literacy class held earlier that day. This interactive session will focus on essential financial strategies for startup success\, including capital planning\, access to capital\, and understanding investor expectations. \n\n\n\nLocation: GCU \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\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.\n\n\n\nPresenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.\n\n\n\nSolutions\, connections\, strategies\, and opportunities for investment are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolphin Tank RSVP\n\n\n\nFounder Workshop RSVP\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in partnerships or have any questions?\n\n\n\nEmail Rachel Rong\, Director of Community for Springboard Enterprises at rachel@springboardenterprises.org.
URL:https://sb.co/event/2026-phoenix-dolphin-tank/
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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SUMMARY:SXSW 2026: Dolphin Tank
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Dolphin Tank: Austin—an event you won’t want to miss!In partnership with The Female Quotient\, this event is dedicated to championing women entrepreneurs. But this isn’t your typical pitch event—Springboard’s Dolphin Tank is all about collaboration\, not competition. A room full of investors\, advisors\, and industry leaders will come together to support and uplift women-led companies with game-changing ideas.If you’re looking for inspiration\, powerful connections\, or just want to see innovation in action\, come be part of the energy. Let’s make waves together! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to Dolphin Tank\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 14\, 202610:30 AM – 11:30 AM CT \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\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.\n\n\n\nPresenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.\n\n\n\nSolutions\, connections\, strategies\, and opportunities for investment are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\nPast SXSW Event Photos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n\nThe Female Quotient\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in sponsoring\, please email:\n\n\n\nRachel Rong\, Director of Community for Springboard Enterprises at rachel@springboardenterprises.org.
URL:https://sb.co/event/sxsw-2026-dolphin-tank/
LOCATION:FQ Lounge: Waller Creek Boathouse\, 74 Trinity St\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event,Public,Tech
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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SUMMARY:SXSW 2026: Community Brunch
DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate with Springboard at our exclusive Networking Brunch on Sunday\, March 15\, 2026\, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT. \n\n\n\nBuilding When the Rules Are Broken: How Women Win in Market ChaosA real-talk panel with exited founders and VCs on the mindsets\, skillsets\, and systems that unlock growth when the old playbook is out \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion Topic \n\n\n\nThe world isn’t “business as usual” — capital is tighter\, noise is louder\, and founders are being asked to do more with less. Join Springboard at SXSW for a high-energy brunch and candid conversation with Kay Koplovitz\, Ruby Gadelrab\, Oksana Malysheva\, and Danyel Surrency Jones on how to build momentum anyway. We’ll dig into what’s really happening in today’s market\, where the opportunities are hiding\, and the mindsets\, skillsets\, and systems that help founders grow capital-efficiently\, turn networks into outcomes\, and scale with a repeatable operating cadence. Expect practical takeaways\, real talk\, and the kind of connections that can change your next 6–24 months. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Brunch RSVP \n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 15\, 202611:00 AM CT – 1:00 PM CT \n\n\n\nParkside\, 301 E 6th St\, Austin\, TX 78701 \n\n\n\n2025 Event Recap\n\n\n\n\n2025 Event Photos\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in partnerships or have any questions?\n\n\n\nEmail Rachel Rong\, Director of Community for Springboard Enterprises at rachel@springboardenterprises.org.
URL:https://sb.co/event/sxsw-2026-community-brunch/
LOCATION:Parkside Downtown Austin\, 301 E 6th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 DMV Dolphin Tank:
DESCRIPTION:Springboard in partnership with Arlington Economic Development and Deloitte are bringing Dolphin Tank to the DMV. \n\n\n\nSpringboard’s Dolphin Tank pitch event brings the power of our collective community to women entrepreneurs innovating in enterprise Tech. 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. For 26 years\, Springboard has been surrounding women with what they need to lead and succeed. \n\n\n\nWe’re looking for the best and brightest women-led tech startups\, apply to pitch their companies or join us as an audience member to support and engage with innovative women-led businesses. \n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information\, please email Rachel Rong\, Director of Community\, at rachel@springboardenterprises.org. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nApply to Pitch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n5:00 – 8:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nLocation: Deloitte HQ\, Rosslyn\, VA\, USA \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\n\nEntrepreneurs and their companies are selected via an application process.\n\n\n\nPresenters deliver a three-minute pitch addressing a challenge or unique opportunity.\n\n\n\nSolutions\, connections\, strategies\, and opportunities for investment are crowdsourced from the audience.\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\nApply to Pitch\n\n\n\n\nEvent Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in partnerships or have any questions?\n\n\n\nEmail Rachel Rong\, Director of Community for Springboard Enterprises at rachel@springboardenterprises.org.
URL:https://sb.co/event/2026-dmv-dolphin-tank/
CATEGORIES:Dolphin Tank,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springboard Enterprises":MAILTO:stephanie@punchteam.com
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