May 2023 ACES Newsletter
Hello, ACES!It is almost summer, and in this last month, a lot has been cooking! Last month for ACES we had affinity groups, ACES meetups in Chicago, Miami, and more, and just last week we hosted our second Fireside Chat with GPs! We have a lot more in the pipeline for May.Read on below to find out. Best, Sarina
ACES UPCOMING EVENTS
May 3rd, 4:30 PM ET: Generating Revenue Affinity Group
Join Amirah as she leads this conversation sharing founder advice and questions about achieving successful raises.
May 12th, 1-2 PM ET: Ask me Anything with Daniel Acheampong
Join Daniel to talk about whatever is on your mind in this smaller group setting.
May 16th, 5-6 PM ET: Visible Hands Technical Founders Check-In!
Alyse will be hosting a meeting for code-writing founders.
May 24th, 3-4 PM ET: Open Office Hours with Sarina
Have a question, want another set of eyes on something you are working on, or have something you want to talk through? Join me office hours!
APRIL EVENT RECAPS
Chicago and Miami In-Person MeetupsACES from different cohorts found time to connect in person!
Affinity GroupsFounder Check-in, Fundraising Affinity Group, and Technical Founders all met virtually.
Fireside Chat with General PartnersLast week ACES had the opportunity to ask questions and chat with Visible Hands General Partners Yasmin, Daniel, and Justin. These quarterly meetings give founders an opportunity to have transparency, access, and open communication with our team. Access the Recording of Fireside Chat with GPS here.
VH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visionaries III Launch
We are excited to announce that applications for our third cohort of the Visionaries Accelerator program are now open! Spread the word and feel free to use this media kit to share with your communities.
Thank an ACE
Has a fellow ACE been there for you with support or advice when you needed it?
Send in a nomination with a description of your appreciation to nominate this ACE for a treat on VH!
ex: Kendall Finlay led a breathwork session to help founders learn the importance of mindfulness in the founder's journey. It was an out-of-the-box ask and he pushed himself to present in a new way. I am excited to nominate this ACE for a treat this month.
ACES ECOSYSTEM HAPPENINGS
Evergreen Resources:
Sign up for 1:1s with Sarina
Opportunities:
Have the Visible Hands marketing team spotlight your business!
We heard you! New affinity groups coming soon. Have more ideas? Make suggestions here.
Events:
Join fellow ACE Noelle from Noula in NYC to walk West Side Highway to connect on our hormonal health.
Discover upcoming external opportunities on Circle here including:
WSJ The Future of Everything Festival - A conference dedicated to life-changing innovations in various fields
Date: May 2nd-4th, 2023 (free to attend virtually!)
Primary VC NYC Founder Fellowship - A free, part-time, no-equity program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch new startups
Deadline: May 9th, 2023
Please share resources and your own updates (i.e. hiring, milestones etc.) to be featured in our next newsletter by emailing our Ecosystem Coordinator Sarina Regehr at sarina@visiblehands.vc
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