Accenture and Springboard Enterprises have collaborated in order to support female-led startups and provide women entrepreneurs with eminent opportunities. A network of innovators, investors, and influencers who are committed to helping women-led, high-growth businesses represents Springboard. The partnership aims to establish a link between Accenture clients in the healthcare sector and firms in the Springboard portfolio that provide digital health solutions.
Accenture's stock has dropped 19.6 per cent so far this year, while the industry has declined 19.2 per cent and the Zacks S&P 500 composite has declined 11.8 per cent. Through this alliance, Springboard firms will be able to help female entrepreneurs engage with larger enterprises and expand their industry network by providing them with support through Accenture Ventures.
The Group Chief Executive of Strategy & Consulting at Accenture, Annette Rippert mentioned, "Continuing to bring our unique industry connections within the venture ecosystem to the Springboard network enables us to promote women founders and innovators, connecting them with the right resources to secure innovators, connecting them with the right resources to secure funding and forge strategic business collaborations." She further said that Accenture and Springboard aim to promote gender parity and growth of women-led companies through talent and innovation, focusing on innovative business solutions and value-adding strategies.
