VISIBLE NEWS
August 19, 2022
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that supports overlooked talent in building technology startups.
Dear VH Community,We hope you're enjoying your summer as much as we are. This week we announced the 51 Visionaries that are part of Cohort II of our flagship Visionaries Accelerator! In case you missed it, click here for our press release announcement and full cohort list.Yesterday, we hosted a "welcome webinar" to kick off the programming, set expectations, and start introductions for our new founders. We could not be more thrilled to meet everyone in Tulsa, Oklahoma next month in partnership with Atento Capital and Build In Tulsa! Additionally, we've been busy with VHLX's programming, including a great Hands-On Workshop led by an Expert CMO Primo, and "Cafecitos." Cafecitos are a casual, open coffee chat for VHLX founders to have a safe space to talk about their experiences. Major props to our Product Team for approaching all programming with intention. As we get ready for our 14-week programming to start next month, it has been a busy time for our team. Just as we encourage our team and founders, here's a weekly reminder to schedule breaks for walks outside or moments of zen indoors. Be well,The VH Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS 🗞
Meet the 2022 Visionaries Accelerator Cohort!
Meet our 2022 Visionaries Accelerator cohort! We're excited to begin working with this new group of amazingly talented founders - read more about them here!
Please vote for our VH GP and Co-Founder Daniel Acheampong, Startup Boston Community awards as Investor of the Year! Voting is allowed daily until 9/2 - vote here!
We are hosting the Well Founded Retreat in collaboration with Afro Yoga as a space for founders of color to unwind, connect, and prioritize themselves. Be sure to visit our website for more information or start your application here.
VH Product Manager Yulkendy Valdez recently led a boot camp session for the AnitaB Org. Watch the recording here.
VISIONARIES
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Visible Hands VP & Community Lead, Juan Young recently met up with some of our VHLX founders for a dinner in LA!
Founder Updates, Asks, and Wins:
SXSW's 2023 panel voting is live and Visionary, Mei Lin's company Hearth Display is hosting a panel to discuss the $648B Care Economy! Cast your vote here.
Visionary Michelle Dalzon was recently chosen as one of the prize winners of the Black Ambition Prize x Mosaic Genius: Gathering on the Vineyard Prize Competition for her startup Katapulte!
Have a scarcity money mindset? Read here to learn how that may be negatively affecting you, as well as how you can put your fears to work in this recent Associated Press article, featuring Visionary Courtney Cardin!
Visionary Noelle Acosta was featured on this week's episode of Black Mom Uncensored! Listen to the recording here.
Visionary Son Ca Vu launched the Altatools blog! Check out the first post on the top no-code tools to grow your business.
Congratulations to VHLX founder Gabriela Campoverde, who was recently announced as a 2022 David Prize Finalist for her startup Miren!
WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON 👀
➕ Founder Resources and Events:
Learning to Ask is a live workshop on 8/25 focusing on becoming comfortable taking up more space, asking for what we want or need, and feeling safe doing so. Learn more and register here.
SAP.iO opened applications for the Foundry New York Web3 in Future of Work Program Fall cohort! The program includes go-to-market support, technical benefits, and additional perks. Apply by 8/31!
Cisco is hosting the inaugural Magnetic Aspire virtual summit! On 9/8 they will bring together leaders across the venture capital and startup ecosystems to discuss the impact of diversity in investing and business growth.
Looking for inspiration? Check out LTXQuest 9/8-9/10 for an opportunity to meet and connect with leaders and creators in media, tech, philanthropy, and social impact! Register here.
StartOut invites you to the 11th Annual StartOut Awards on 10/20, honoring entrepreneurs and business leaders for their accomplishments and personal commitment to the LGBTQ+ entrepreneur community. Learn more and register here.
Equip Advisory is an intergenerational wealth-building firm specializing in financial planning, career coaching, and business advising for BIPOC, queer and trans individuals, and families. Click here to learn more and schedule a free 30-minute consultation on their offerings.
Applications for Leap is open! Leap builds a community of high-potential entrepreneurs, introduces them to the growing and vibrant local startup ecosystem, and helps them build relationships with fellow innovators, experienced builders, industry experts, and top VCs. Read more and apply here!
🌎 Ecosystem Spotlights:
Applications are now open for AWS’s Impact Accelerator for Women Founders. $125,000 cash grant and $100,000 in AWS Activate credits for startups accepted into the program. Only 25 spots - apply here!
Join VH VP and Co-Founder Daniel Acheampong from 9/19 - 9/23 at the 6th annual Startup Boston Week! 12 content tracks, 5 days of learning, thousands of connections with startup entrepreneurs and supporters – and it’s all FREE.
Are you an early-stage founder looking to get more women on your cap-table? Check out this list of 180+ early-stage funds founded by women!
Big news! @commonfutureco has announced the names of the 4 leaders who will be part of their new Policy Entrepreneurship program. These leaders are working on issues that most affect their communities—with expertise in everything from gentrification to the racial wealth gap. Learn more here.
Congratulations to the Incredible Health team on their $80MM Series B round! We love to see it!
🌎 Cool Jobs:
Our Board Member, Jessica Patton, at 5th Century Partners is hiring an Administrative Assistant. Read more and apply here.
Zeal is seeking a "zealous" and talented investment profess & operator to join their firm. Read more and apply here.
🧑🏽💻 Reading + Listening + Watching List:
Want to learn more about our newest Visionaries cohort? Check out our article here to meet the new founders!
Dropbox Docsend recently dropped it's latest research on the VC space - "The pre-seed round in 2021-22: Adapting the pitch deck for a new market."
We're loving Project W's Call to Action to Invest in Women Entrepreneurs.
Watching: Day Shift on Netflix
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