SXSW 2026: Community Brunch
2026-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Parkside Downtown Austin, 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
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.

Building 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

Panel Discussion Topic

The 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.

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When and Where

Sunday, March 15, 202611:00 AM CT – 1:00 PM CT

Parkside, 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Interested in partnerships or have any questions?

Email Rachel Rong, Director of Community for Springboard Enterprises at rachel@springboardenterprises.org.

2026 DC Dolphin Tank
2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Springboard’s Dolphin Tank® brings the power of our collective community to women-led companies – offering entrepreneurs actionable insights and resources from their communities.

This June, we’re coming to the DC area!

Meet the Presenters:• Amy Stratbucker: Founder & CEO at BridgeSpace• Shirali N.: CEO & Co-Founder at Circuit Breaker Labs⚡️• Gwendolyn R. von Rahn: Co-Founder & CEO at Sweetling Health

Meet the Panelists:• Sumedha Mongia MD, MBA: Senior Advisor (Ctr), ARPA-H | Pediatrician | Angel Investor• Elizabeth Coston McCluskey: Managing Director, TruStage• Jillian Levovitz, MBA: Chair & Executive in Residence, Springboard Accelerator Program

Our emcee/moderator for the evening will be Nneka Ukpai, member of the National Trust, Springboard Enterprises.

Questions? Need additional information? Email info@springboardenterprises.org.

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2026 Women's Health Accelerator Demo Day
2026-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Accenture, One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave, New York City, NY, 10001, United States
​Springboard’s Women’s Health Accelerator Demo Day puts our collective community behind the founders building what’s next in women’s health. This signature event provides our latest accelerator with a stage, expert feedback and a room full of tangible support.

​This June, our 2026 Women’s Health cohort takes the stage in New York City!

​Presenting Companies:

​Piyali Chakraborty, Ashmi Health

​Tess Cosad, Béa Fertility

​Elizabeth Garner, Sena Therapeutics

​Laura Jassoy, 80 Beats Medical

​Jennifer Johnston, Elle, MD Biotechnologies

​Loulia Kassem, Rea Diagnostics

​Annie Munoz, My Village Innovations

​Gabriele Niederauer, Freyya, Inc.

​Lara Smith, Lusomé

​Raphaelle Taub, matricis.ai

​Lindsay Wray, Kapha Bio

​Whether you’re an investor scouting what’s next, a healthcare leader looking to partner with the founders solving problems you see every day, an advisor who loves a great pitch, or simply someone who wants to see women-led innovation in action — we’d love to have you in the room.

​Please note capacity for this event is limited and registration is required.

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Please email info@springboardenterprises.org.
