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As CEO of Springboard Enterprises, Natalie Buford-Young is responsible for leading Springboard’s mission to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. An accomplished and innovative corporate executive, entrepreneur, company advisor and thought leader, Natalie Buford-Young previously served as Managing Director of Market Development for Deloitte’s venture capital, private equity and emerging private company practices. An active leader in the entrepreneur community, Natalie also served as Executive Director for Deloitte’s Tech Venture Center, which provides programs and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Prior to joining Deloitte, she founded and served as President and CEO of The Rainfield Group - one of the region’s most successful executive recruiting firms specializing in top executive, sales and marketing talent for technology, consulting and professional services companies. Natalie is an innovator, change agent, strategic partner and trusted advisor to companies that span emerging markets as well as Fortune 500 sectors. Her pursuant vision, captivating character and natural ability to engage new relationships are a magnetic model that other leaders strive to follow. Natalie is the go-to person for organizations looking to grow new business. She is a strong community builder and driver of new ideas. She has been presenting solutions to C-level executives her entire career, often securing multi-million dollar investments. Natalie is a connector, problem-solver, obstacle-mover and accelerant for many young companies seeking to grow.

Shirl is the founder of Dynasty Financial Partners and serves as President and CEO. He is formerly Director of Business Development for Global Wealth Advisory Services at Citi Smith Barney and previously served as Head of Executive Financial Services and Director of Private Wealth Management at Smith Barney. During his tenure at Citi Smith Barney’s High Net Worth Group, which catered to the firm’s clients with $50 million or more investable assets, the group was named High Net Worth Platform of the year for 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006 by Private Asset Management, the private client research arm of Institutional Investor. Shirl is a graduate of Bates College and serves as President of the Clarence E. Townsend Foundation, which supports various individuals and groups in need in his home state of Maine.

Vicki Vannberstein is a Chief Executive Officer at America s Christian Credit Union, Chairperson of the Board at ACCU Financial, and Chief Financial Officer at GiftCards.com and is based in Glendora, California. She has worked as VP:Finance/Controller at Tropicana Las Vegas, EVP and CFO FirstLight Federal Credit Union at First Light Federal Credit Union, and North American Chief Financial Officer at Ingram Micro Inc.. Vicki works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at UNIV. OF TAMPA and BOARD MEMBER at Florida Inst of CFOs. She studied at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS; NYU Stern School of Business; and New York University School of Law.