VISIBLE NEWS
April 15, 2022
Visible Hands is a VC fund with an accelerator
that supports overlooked talent in building technology startups.
Hello Visionaries!We hope everyone had a great week! Applications for the 2022 Visible Hands Accelerator are still open, and we're accepting them on a rolling basis until May 13th! To help us spread the word, please share these announcements on Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram with your networks.We are so excited to get to know all of the incredible talent that's out there. Thank you for your continued support!Best,Visible Hands Team
THIS IS A VISIONARY
Join us for our first ever This is a Visionary showcase ! This event will display the most innovative and diverse companies breaking new grounds and shattering glass ceilings.This is a Visionary will highlight companies from the Visible Hands portfolio who are actively fundraising and making an impact in their respective industries and ecosystem. Tune in to this Visible Hands production on Thursday, May 5th to feel inspired, hear from founders pitching their incredible companies, and find out ways you can get involved.
VISIONARIES
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Founded by Courtney Cardin and Kelsey Willock, Aura Finance is looking to hire a Lead Engineer, a Lead Product Designer, and a Content Marketing Intern. Learn more and apply to be a part of this incredible team!
Congrats to Founders Isoken Igbinedion, Simone Kendle, Ifueko Igbinedion, and Marlyse Reeves for their official public launch of Parfait! You can now shop on their website.
WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON 👀
➕ Founder Resources, Community News, and Events:
Visible Hands is hosting pitch competitions with a $500 prize every Thursday from now through 5/5 at 4:30PM on Twitter Spaces. Make sure you don't miss it!
VH GP and Co-Founder Yasmine Cruz Ferrine is speaking at the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship in their Catalyzing Racial Equality: The Role of the Private Sector session. Sign up to attend on 4/25 12:30 – 1:30 PM EST at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.
Fearless Fund announced their Get Ready Venture Program — a 12-week intensive training program for WOC business owners to acquire the needed training and skills needed to gain access to capital. Apply by 4/26!
Project W just launched applications for their mini-accelerator: Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp in NYC, starting on 5/2!
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Ecosystem Spotlights:
Closed Round & Techstars Atlanta are bringing the most ambitious founders, thoughtful investors, and community builders in the city together on 4/22 at Atlanta Tech Village! RSVP here.
Echoing Green is accepting applications for its next Fellowship program starting 4/19! They're looking for early-stage social entrepreneurs who reflect the communities they serve & address issues within their communities.
Join WOCE, an organization that works with women of color entrepreneurs growing their businesses, for a Startup Networking party in Boston taking place 5/4 at 6:00 pm EST!
🧑🏽💻 Reading + Listening + Watching List:
Founders of Aura Finance, Courtney Cardin and Kelsey Willock, bring you the origins behind their platform aiming to be the intersection of wellness and wealth management. Read more about their incredible journey and mission!
Check out these Linkedin metrics on challenges faced by Black women entrepreneurs.
Listen to this podcast with Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham of the New York Times on all things culture!
Movie: Tune in to Amazon Video's Master, where three women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university as old as the country.
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This is our open call for anyone who feels stuck on the outside looking in: We see you. We value you. We need you.
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