Springboard Enterprises has announced its 2025 Women’s Health Accelerator Cohort, featuring 12 innovative companies led by women entrepreneurs across the women’s health landscape.
The accelerator program is designed to support women-led companies working in reproductive health, wellness, digital therapeutics, and medical technology. Through high-impact workshops, personalized mentorship, and access to a powerful network of experts and alumnae, the program aims to help founders refine business models, form strategic partnerships, and secure growth capital.
Julie Silverstein, Acting CEO of Springboard Enterprises, highlighted the program’s mission: “Women’s health has long been underrepresented in research, funding, and innovation. Our accelerator exists to change that. By providing tailored guidance, strategic connections, and a powerful community, we’re giving these entrepreneurs the support they need to deliver better health outcomes for everyone.”
The 2025 cohort includes:
- Andrea Cubitt, CEO of Dionysus Digital Health
- Andrea Ippolito, Founder & CEO of SimpliFed
- Carolyn Wheeler, CEO, Chairman & Founder of Vella Bioscience
- Caitlyn Krebs, Co-Founder & CEO of Nalu Bio
- Courtney Williams, Co-Founder & CEO of Emagine Solutions Technology
- Karny Ilan, Co-Founder & CEO of Feminai
- Lara Zibners, Co-Founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care
- Lisa Kinsella, Founder & CEO of LUWI
- Mitchella Gilbert, CEO of Oya Femtech Apparel
- Shailja Dixit, CEO of Curio Digital Therapeutics
- Stacie McEntyre, CEO & Board Member of Couplet Care
- Wendy Strgar, Founder & CEO of Vaginal Biome Science
The program will also include two observer companies:
- Beverly Hinds, Founder & CEO of HerScripts
- Imen Clark, Founder & CEO of Prickly Pear Health
The cohort will be supported by the 2025 Women’s Health Council, a cross-sector group of accomplished leaders providing guidance and strategic support.
Springboard Enterprises brings significant credibility to the program. Since 2000, the organization has supported over 930 companies, creating $61 billion in value. The portfolio includes 28 IPOs and 10 unicorn companies. Founded as the first accelerator for female-led companies, Springboard was originally established by Kay Koplotivz, the founder of USA Network and a longtime advocate for women entrepreneurs.
