Katie Baca-Motes

Springboard Health Angels is a Berlin-based business angel group that invests in early-stage life sciences startups, with a focus on health tech

GSD Health Research (Generational Science & Discovery) is a NextGen CRO redefining how clinical trials are designed, executed, and scaled for women’s health. Built on a decade of pioneering research at the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center, we bring a new approach to clinical trials—one that is faster, more scalable, and participant-centric while maintaining the highest scientific standards. Women’s health research is at a tipping point. While historically underfunded and underrepresented, the field is now seeing more innovation, investment, and industry commitment than ever before. Yet, many clinical trial models remain outdated, slowing the path from discovery to impact. We’re here to change that. At GSD Health Research, we partner with pharma, medtech, and academic researchers to: Run smarter, faster clinical trials that improve efficiency and reduce barriers to participation. Leverage digital and real-world data to generate deeper insights and improve study design. Ensure research leads to meaningful clinical advancements in women’s health. With a flexible, participant-centric research model, we make clinical trials more scalable, efficient, and accessible—without compromising scientific rigor. Our team has spent more than a decade proving that research can be done differently. Now, we’re building the next era of women’s health research. Let’s redefine what’s possible—together.

Springboard Health Angels is a Berlin-based business angel group that invests in early-stage life sciences startups, with a focus on health tech

Scripps Research is a leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs that improve human health. As the worlds largest independent non-profit biomedical research facility, we expand the frontiers of science and education and create hope for millions. Scripps Research is ranked #1 for innovation by the Nature Index.

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