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Press Room
Welcome to Springboard Enterprises's Press Room.
For more details please contact us directly at (202) 242-6282 or email us at infosbe@springboardenterprises.org
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Springboard Press Releases
March 28, 2013 - Top Corporate Talent Signs on to Springboard's Global Advisory Councils
Expansion of the expert network to provide greater edge for women-led tech companies. Click here to learn more.
June 19, 2012 - CATA Partners with U.S. Based Springboard Enterprises to Expand Diversity Initiatives with New VC Advocacy
Springboard Enterprises partners with the Canadian-based CATAAlliance to foster a business environment of success for small startups across North America. Click here to learn more.
May 18, 2012 - Springboard Comes to Australia
Springboard launches Springboard: Australia in collaboration with the Australian venture capital industry, business groups, and corporations and universities to help high-impact female-led businesses based in Australia. Wendy Simpson is Chairman of the program and its first sponsor is business advisory firm Grant Thornton Australia. Click here to learn more.
February 23, 2012 - The Search Is On for the Next Big Life Science Innovation
Springboard launches Springboard: Life Science 2012, a relationship-building accelerator designed for investment-ready, high-growth, women-led companies in the biotechnology, medical device and healthcare IT sectors. Priority deadline for applications is April 3. Read more here, and click here to apply.
October 21, 2011 - 15 Female Founders and CEOs to watch at Springboard 2011
In respond to questions posed in early October by Women 2.0 on a lack of women in the field of technology, Springboard has released their list of fifteen women digital media and technology entrepreneurs presenting at the 2011 Venture Forum. To see the list of fifteen female leaders, click here.
July 14, 2011-Ohio Women Entrepreneurs Leverage Expertise in Build It Big:Cleveland- a New Springboard Initiative
Springboard Enterprises has selected five outstanding women-led companies from Northeast Ohio to participate in a new accelerator program – Build It Big: Cleveland. The companies, selected for their high growth potential and track record of milestone achievements, will present their businesses at a showcase on September 14, 2011 at Key Tower. To learn more click here.
November 9, 2010 - "52 Springboard Lifescience Companies Founded or Led by Women Receive Federal Therapeutic Grants"
Fifty-two Springboard lifescience companies founded and/or led by women were awarded $20 million in grants by the United States government under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) Program. Only twelve states reported receiving more grant money than the total awarded to Springboard companies.
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February 16, 2010 - "Springboard Delivers Big Returns In Its First Decade"
Springboard has announced its 2010 program schedule which includes two venture forums, four financial seminars sponsored by NASDAQ OMX and Capital One Bank, a bi-annual Caucus for Springboard alumnae and advisors, and the annual Winners' Circle Dinner. Each year via these programs, the organization recruits, coaches and promotes some of the most promising women-led ventures in technology, biotech, healthcare, clean tech and digital media for their product launch in the commercial marketplace.
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February 9, 2010 - "Apply Now for Springboard Enterprises 20th Venture Forum"
Springboard Enterprises announced its call for applicants for the AllThingsLifeSciences/CleanTech: 2010 venture capital forum. The forum offers women entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their businesses to angel, venture and corporate investors. Companies seeking investments for product development or commercialization are encouraged to apply online at https://www.springboardenterprises.org/vcf/atls.
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January 27, 2010 - "Springboard's Women Led Growth Companies Go Big! 10-Year Record Yields $4 Billion in Revenues and 10,000 US Jobs"
Springboard Enterprises, a venture catalyst organization that selects, trains and presents women entrepreneurs in high growth business to raise venture capital, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week. In doing so the organization pays tribute to women-led businesses in technology, biotech, life sciences, cleantech and digital media that are driving innovation and creating jobs.
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October 26, 2009 - "32 Women Seeking $250 Million to Build Billion Dollar Life Sciences Companies: Springboard to Showcase Companies in New York City – October 30, 2009"
Springboard Enterprises, in partnership with the New York City Investment Fund and the New York Biotechnology Association, will host a forum presenting some of the most transformational early stage life sciences companies. Twenty-two of the 32 women –led companies selected to participate in this program will present their investment opportunities at a forum on October 30 at the PricewaterhouseCoopers conference center in midtown Manhattan.
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October 14, 2009 - "BOLD WOMEN - TRANSFORMING IDEAS: Springboard Brings Great Women-Led Companies to Stanford Again October 15"
Springboard Enterprises, in partnership with Silicon-Valley based Life Sciences Angels and with the support of the Stanford Medical and Law Schools, will host a forum presenting some of the most transformational early stage ventures led by women. The Stanford event is the second stop of Springboard‟s 2009 forum "road show‟ program where faculty, students, angel, venture, and corporate investors get a preview of 30 women-led life sciences companies.
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September 2009 - "BOLD WOMEN - TRANSFORMING IDEAS: Springboard Announces the 18 Companies to Present at AllThingsLifeSciences in Madison, WI"
Springboard Enterprises, in partnership with Phenomenelle Angels Fund and with the support of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, has announced the companies to be showcased at AllThingsLifeSciences 2009: Madison. This is the first venture capital forum where active angel, venture, and corporate investors get a preview of eighteen women-led life sciences companies.
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April 2009 - "NASDAQ and SPRINGBOARD GO ALL OUT FOR ENTREPRENEURS Announcing a New Seminar Series – 'Equity Matters: The Route to NASDAQ'"
Springboard, with the support of NASDAQ, announces the launch of a new seminar series, "Equity Matters: The Route to NASDAQ," focusing on strategies for accessing capital markets. Eight seminars will be hosted in 2009 and 2010 in cities across the U.S. including San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX, and Madison, WI.
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February 14, 2013 -Australian wine entrepreneur ready to Springboard to bigger things
Smart Company
Smart Company discusses Springboard's role in the martketplace and highlights on entrepreneur who has new hopes after Springboard.
February 13, 2013 - Putting Women on a springboard to success
The Australian
Kay Koplovitz discusses Springboard's aim of connecting Australian women entrepreneurs with worldwide capital.
February 12, 2013 - Meet the women entrepreneurs who completed Australia's first Springboard bootcamp
Australian Financial Review
The names have been released of eight entrepreneurs who were selected out of a large field of applicants.
February 12, 2013 - Veteran of the Media Industry Kay Koplovitz talks to The Business
Lateline, ABC News
Kay Koplovitz shares business insights with The Australian Broadcasting Company.
February 11, 2013 - Female entrepreneurs prepare for mentoring boot camp with new Springboard program
BRW
Wendy Simpson, Chairman of Springboard Enteprises Australia, discusses the launch of Springboard's Australian boot camp.
February 8, 2013 - IT's a Man's World
The Age
Sandy Plunkett says Springboard is a sorely needed program in light of the statistics surrounding women's access to venture capital in the technology industry.
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February 7, 2013 - Bend, Not Break: Wisdom from Entrepreneur Ping Fu
Huffingtonpost.com
Kay Koplovitz discusses a new book by Springboard Alumna Ping Fu.
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January 3, 2013- Three Minutes With Kay Koplovitz
UWMadison.edu
Kay Koplovitz discusses winning UWMadison's Distinguished Alumni Award.
Watch the interview here.
December 12, 2012 - Koplovitz: Women Entrepreneurs Must Scale
privcap.com
Kay Koplovitz and Kerrie MacPherson discuss the keys to success for women entrepreneurs.
Watch the interview and read the article here.
October 16, 2012 - "Raising Capital a Springboard for Women"
afr.com
Wendy Simpson and Jennifer Zanich discuss the growth of women entrepreneurs and the launch of Springboard Australia. Read the full article here.
October 12, 2012 - "Australian Applications Open for Investment in Women-Led Companies Through Springboard"
smartcompany.com.au
Wendy Simpson discusses prominent Australian investors that are working with Springboard, and the launch of Springboard Australia. Read the full article here.
October 12, 2012 - "Capital Springboard for Women"
theaustralian.newspaperdirect.com
The Australian announces the launch of Springboard Australia. Read the full article here.
September 12, 2012 - "The MDD Interview: Springboard Enterprises Helps Women Entrepreneurs Get Funding"
medicaldevicedaily.com
Kay Koplovitz discusses the specific operations of Springboard. Read the full article here.
August 1, 2012 - "The Elevator Pitch That Rises to Success"
huffingtonpost.com
Kay Koplovitz provides critical tips to entrepreneurs for that all important "two-minute" elevator pitch. She also reviews Springboard's new Dolphin Tank program. Read the full article here.
July 27, 2012 - "Springboard Welcomes New Accelerator Class of Women Led Companies"
pandodaily.com
Springboard announces the 11 newest media/tech companies in their portfolio as well as a new Media/Tech Advisory Council. Read the full article here.
May 23, 2012 - "Connections Help You Succeed: Here's Where Women-Led Tech Companies Get Them"
forbes.com
Geri Stengel explains that diverse networks are key to establishing and growing a company and shares the benefits of Springboard's programs for high-impact women-led businesses. Read the full article here.
May 18, 2012 - "$5 Billion Program Set to Boost Female Entrepreneurship in Australia"
smartcompany.com.au
Cara Waters discusses the launch of Springboard: Australia. Click here to read the article.
May 17, 2012 - Amy Millman on ABC's Radio National Breakfast
The President of Springboard Enterprises discusses the organization's role in helping female entrepreneurs connect to venture capital in Australia. Listen to the audio here.
May 17, 2012 - "Sydney Business Women's Springboard to Success"
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP of the City of Sydney, Australia discusses the launch of Springboard: Australia. Click here to read the article.
February 27, 2011 - "Would You Rather Swim with Dolphins or Sharks?"
openforum.com
Rieva Lesonsky discusses the many benefits of Springboard's Dolphin Tank events, click here.
February 8, 2012 - "Springboard's Dolphin Tank Helps Young Entrepreneurs Pitch to VC's"
inthecapital.com
Carl Pierre shares his experiences at Springboard's latest Dolphin Tank in Washington, D.C.
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November 13, 2011 - "Springboard Enterprises, the Venture Forum for Women-Led Companies, Brings New Digital Media and Technology Companies to Investors"
newsonwomen.com
Alice Krause features Springboard's Venture Forum, to read the full article click here.
November 12, 2011 - "Diving Into Business? Women-led Businesses 'Springboard' to Funding"
businessfinancestore.com
The Business Finance Store says about Springboard: "With over a decade of helping startups and other smaller enterprises to find critical funding, this company is still going strong, offering women in many different industries a chance to connect with interested investors and keep their books healthy."
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November 6, 2011 - "One of 15 Startups to Watch, Women 2.0"
blog.thegluenetwork.com
Lynley Sides shares her experiences as a female entrepreneur and her interactions as a Springboard Venture Forum presenter. Read the article here!
November 1, 2011 - "On the Road in NYC with Springboard"
dell.com
Dell's Ingrid Vanderveldt shares her experiences and thoughts on Springboard's 2011 Venture Forum.
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October 21, 2011 - "Springboard 2011 Venture Forum: See The New Recruits to the $5.5bn Alumni in Action"
thenextwomen.com
Joana Picq discusses Springboard's Venture Forum.
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October 14, 2011 - "WisBusiness: The Show"
wisbusiness.com
Kap Koplovitz discusses the role of companies such as Springboard in bringing venture capital to Wisconsin.
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October 10, 2011 - "Women's Start-Ups Lack Access to Venture Capital"
cnbc.com
"Women 'seem to encounter ‘glass walls’ that keep them from venturing out of big companies or structured academic settings to launch their own firms at the same rate men do,' says Lesa Mitchell, a vice president with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation devoted to entrepreneurship."
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August 15th, 2011 - "Dispelling Entrepreneur and VC Myths"
pehub.com
John Backus of New Atlantic Ventures says, "A few might wonder if there is demand or a need for a group with a laser-like focus on helping women entrepreneurs. There is and it is called Springboard."
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July 30, 2011 - "5 steps to start your own business"
mnn.com
Mother Nature Network encourages potential business owners to seek targeted investors such as Springboard Enterprises.
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July 15, 2011 - "Women Entrepreneurs: The Most Important Thing You Must Do When Pitching to Investors"
bnet.com
Springboard's Amy Millman featured on BNET.
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July 15, 2011 - "True female entrepreneurs left off big screen"
bizjournals.com
Terry Hazell discusses how women entrepreneurs are portrayed in films and Springboard's role in helping women-led companies secure capital.
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July 12, 2011 - "What is Springboard Enterprises?"
youtube.com
Sam Horn interviews Springboard's Kay Koplovitz about the role Springboard Enterprises plays in helping women secure equity financing.
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June 19, 2011 - "Expo touts recession's effects on women in business"
rrstar.com
President of Springboard Enterprises Amy Millman discusses the opportunities created by recessions for women involved in the entrepeneurial field.
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June 17, 2011 - "Women Entrepreneurs from Around the World Gather in Rio"
allbusiness.com
Amy Millman, president of Springboard Enterprises and a self-described "venture catalyst," led sessions about securing funding in Rio de Janeiro, where 150 women entrepreneurs and journalists gathered for the second annual Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network.
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June 7, 2011 - "Women need to invest in each other-literally."
fem2pt0.com
Springboard is mentioned as a successful network that supports investment in women-led businesses.
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June 6, 2011 - "Guided by its all-female team of executives, SPR Therapeutics develops a device for chronic pain."
cbcmagazine.com
Springboard is described as a key networking organization that helped Bennett connect with professional resources and investors for SPR.
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April 28, 2011 - "Springboard 2011 Helps Women Entrepreneurs Connect With VC"
smallbizdaily.com
Maria Valduz Haubrich advises: "From biotech to communications, if your business is in a high-growth industry, you’re looking for investment and you’re women-led, you’ll want to point your browser in the direction of the Springboard: Venture Forum 2011."
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April 26, 2011 - "Venture capitalists, it's time to invest in women."
usatoday.com
Springboard is featured as an organization that challenges women to "think big."
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April 6, 2011 - "On the Silver-Tipped Wings of Angels"
voice.harqen.com
Kelly Fitzsimmons, alumnae of Springboard Enterprises and now a charter LP with Belle Capital, seeks Midwest-based women entrepreneurs who need early-stage investment.
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March 2011 - "25 Reasons Country is Chic Right Now"
Country Living Magazine
"These days, many cosmetics companies lay claim to eco-consciousness, but Rhode Island's Farmaesthetics wears its name honestly. Not only does founder Brenda Brock (NE 2003) insist upon organic ingredients form American farms, she's the seventh-generation scion of an agricultural family."
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February 15, 2011 - "Everloop and i-SAFE to Launch the Nation's Largest System of E-Learning Social Networks for K-8 Schools"
businesswire.com
ATM 2010 alum Hilary DeCesare joins her company Everlook with i-SAFE to create an environment where "tweens will now have their own community platform, specifically designed to meet their needs with special attention paid to collaboration tools and superior privacy protection."
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February 7, 2011 - "Promising medical devices firm Accuri Cytometers sold to same company that bought HandyLab"
annarbor.com
Accuri Cytometrics has been acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Co. Former CEO and Springboard Alum (MW 2005) Jen Baird helped to nearly double Accuri Cytometrics' profits between 2009 and 2010.
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January 25, 2011 - "Amika Mobile CEO named to Order of Ontario"
obj.ca
ATM 2008 Alum Sue Abu-Hakima granted the province of Ontario's highest honor!
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January 25, 2011 - "GNS Healthcare Secures Contract to Unlock Mechanisms of Major Cancer Drugs"
gnshealthcare.com
Alum Dr. Iya Khalil (NE 2005), Executive Vice President and co-founder of GNS, achieves an important milestone in their cancer research.
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January 11, 2011 - "Connections Academy Virtual School Comes to Georgia -- Approved to Open for the 2011-2012 School Year"
bezinga.com
Springboard Alum Barbara Dreyer (MA 2000), president of Connections Academy, shares her excitement about the opportunity to bring a fully online K-12 experience to Georgian students.
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October 21, 2010 - "Women Present Great Companies at AllThingsMedia: 2010 Venture Capital Forum"
newsonwomen.com
A discussion of the potential of the companies that presented at AllThingsMedia: 2010.
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October 19, 2010 - "Competition Helps Women-Owned Businesses Plan for Success"
Ventureneer.com
An in depth discussion about all of ways Springboard Programs (especially AllThingsMedia: 2010) are helping female entrepreneurs.
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October 17, 2010 - "Shoe Entrepreneurs step into design, marketing"
The Boston Globe
Springboard Enterprises' AllThingsMedia: 2010 Venture Forum and Presenter Monika Desai are prominently featured in this article, which deiscusses her company in depth.
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October 10, 2010 - "Women's Start-Ups Lack Access to Venture Capital"
cnbc.com
A CNBC report details the hurdles women in business need to overcome while speaking on the role of companies such as Springboard Enterprises in helping women succeed.
To read the full article, click here!
September 20, 2010 - "Spotters for Starter Uppers: Helping CEO's Make the Pitch"
The Huffington Post
"Springboard is the spotter for new entrepreneurs or for those like me who are returning to the entrepreneurship world and need advice and support."
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August 30, 2010 - "The List Round-Up: Young innovators. fast-growing companies, women in biotech, award-worthy online games, and more"
boston.com
Springboard's All Things Media bootcamp event "offers founders advice, publicity, and the chance for investment."
To read the full article, click here!
August, 2010 - "Alla Weinstein: Principle Power"
Enterprising Women
Alla Weinstein (SV04) was featured in a long article which covered topics including her background, her company, her inventions, and her vision.
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April 18, 2010 - "Out of the Loop in Silicon Valley"
The New York Times
Springboard and other companies with the goal of aiding female entrepeneurs feature in an article on the challenges women face starting tech companies in Silicon Valley.
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February 24, 2010 - "A Federal tax Credit for Startup Investors"
BusinessWeek
Kay Koplovitz, the Chairman of the Board of Springboard Enterprises,wrote an article featured in BusinessWeek which argues that the federal government give tax breaks to private investors.
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February 22, 2010 - "The VC Community is an Insider's Game"
wowOwow.com
Kay Koplovitz, the Chairman of the Board of Springboard Enterprises, wrote an article featured on wowOwow.com about the importance of creating a playing field for women entrepreneurs.
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February 16, 2010 - "Koplovitz Discusses Venture Capital for Women-Led Firms"
Bloomberg TV
Kay Koplovitz and Betty Liu discuss the role of Springboard Enterprises in investing and the availability of venture capital funding.
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January 2010 - "Women in Business"
issuu.com
Heidi Roizen says about women in business: "In any situation where you stand out and are a minority, I think that there are times it works against you and there are times it works to your advantage."
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October 28, 2009 - "A tale of three cities"
Wisconsin Technology Network News
Life science entrepreneurs in hot pursuit of funding was the focus of the AllThingsLifeSciences VC forum, in which female biotech start-up leaders vetted by Springboard Enterprises made pitches to investors in three different cities.
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October 5, 2009 - "Strategy, advice exchanged at Biotech VC Forum"
Wisconsin Technology Network News
Forget the recession. Or perhaps, thrive in spite of it. That seemed to be the prevailing mindset at the AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 Venture Capital Forum held in Madison on October 1, 2009.
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September 30, 2009 - "V.C.'s Smile on Tart Cherries"
New York Times Dealbook
Michelle’s Miracle, a maker of tart cherry-flavored nutraceutical products, has landed about $750,000 in the first installment if of a $1.5 million Series A round of funding, led by Phenomenelle Angels Fund.
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September 29, 2009 - "Venture capital road show puts women-led companies in spotlight"
Journal Sentinel
Michelle White is coming to Wisconsin looking for money, and maybe some fruit.
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September 29, 2009 - "An Entrepreneur Prepares to Pass the Torch"
Business Week
First-time entrepreneur Michelle White created a company with big potential. The next step is to bring in an experienced management team and raise venture capital.
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September 28, 2009 - "National investors seek Midwestern early-stage tech opportunities"
Wisconsin Technology Network News
Discussing the Madison AllThingsLifeSciences Forum, Lauren Flanagan of Phenomenelle Angels Fund said, “To our knowledge, this is the first such venture capital forum with this focus."
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September 23, 2009 - "VC forum to showcase women-led life science companies"
Wisconsin Technology Network News
Eighteen companies seeking investors have been selected by Springboard Enterprises to make pitches for venture capital at AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 in Madison next week.
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September 23, 2009 - "Venture capital firm brings investors to Madison forum"
Wisconsin State Journal
A prestigious, nationwide venture capital group whose goal is to boost companies led by women will bring an audience of potential investors to Madison next week.
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September 23, 2009 - "Road show to feature 18 companies seeking investors"
Journal Sentinel
Four women-led Wisconsin companies are among the 18 selected to make pitches for venture capital at a three-city road show that will kick off in Madison next week.
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August 5, 2009 - "A Positive Sign for Women Healthcare Entrepreneurs in the Midwest"
JumpStart
Becca Braun, President of JumpStart Ventures, discusses Springboard's impact in the Midwest.
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August 5, 2009 - "Passion Play"
Forbes
Rachel Braun Scherl and Mary Jaensch of Semprae Laboratories are interviewed about their exciting product, Zestra.
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July 1, 2009 - "Guard Dog Brand Development to Help Select Promising Life Science Companies"
Reuters
Guard Dog Brand Development announces their involvement in the screening process for Springboard's AllThingsLifeSciences 2009 Venture Capital Forum.
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April 10, 2009 - "Experts Optimistic Tide will Change for Women and VC Funding"
The Business Journal
Michelle Carter Rash discusses the difficulties and opportunities that women currently face in the struggling economy.
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September 17, 2008 - "Women's Small Ventures Hope to Keep Money Coming"
Women's eNews
AllThingsMedia is profiled by Irene Lew on womensenews.org.
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August 20, 2008 - "The Women of wowOwow on Money"
The Motley Fool
Springboard alumnae company, wowOwow, is featured in this article about investment strategies.
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April 1, 2008 - "The Marriage of Women, Media, and Money"
Huffington Post
Kay Koplovitz, the Chairman of the Board of Springboard Enterprises, writes about ATM and women entrepreneurs' pursuit of capital in the media market.
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