Programs & Events

FORUM PROGRAMS

The Springboard Forum Program is a community-driven accelerator involving the active participation of hundreds of investors, accountants, lawyers and business development professionals in recruiting, qualifying and coaching emerging growth businesses led by women. The program includes both in person and virtual sessions providing many opportunities for direct contact with both the companies and other participants. Each company is assigned a team of expert 'coaches' who assist them in refining the presentation and facilitating connections to investors and business development opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Springboard Educational Programs offer women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs an introduction to sources and uses of capital to finance the growth of their businesses. Employing the expertise of successful entrepreneurs, lenders and investors, the program provides attendees inside information about what is involved in raising capital to grow their businesses, what lenders and investors look for, and what resources are available in the community to assist businesses in preparing for, securing and employing appropriate sources of capital. A special mini-workshop on financial projections and/or valuing the business is included along with an opportunity for a few pre-selected attendees to pitch their businesses to a panel of investors and receive constructive feedback. A networking luncheon or reception following the program provides attendees with an opportunity to ask questions and receive input from lenders, investors and other financial experts about their own businesses.

DOLPHIN TANK

The Dolphin Tank is a supportive pitch practice program intended to help presenters refine their elevator pitch through friendly, actionable feedback from a panel of investment industry experts.  Unlike ABC's Shark Tank or the British Dragon's Den, in the Dolphin Tank we "swim alongside you", with the panel and the audience working to help presenters understand the strengths and weaknesses of their pitch.  Dolphin Tank sessions have been featured at the George Washington University in DC, at SXSW in Austin, and at DWEN events in Brazil and India.

SPRINGBOARD CAUCUS

Springboard hosts a bi-annual invitation-only gathering of women who have presented their companies at Springboard Forums and members of the Springboard Board, Council of National Advisors, our trusted advisors and invited guests. The program consists of advanced seminars and discussion groups on issues of importance to serial entrepreneurs and growing companies