VISIBLE NEWS
June 24, 2022
Visible Hands is a VC fund with an accelerator
that supports overlooked talent in building technology startups.
Hello Visible Hands community,We're excited to announce that we were chosen to receive a one million dollar grant from the Barr Foundation to help further our efforts in closing the racial wealth gap in Boston and beyond!We are working to create a space, by and for, women and POC in the entrepreneurship ecosystem to truly thrive and build their startups. We're very thankful for the support we are receiving from the Barr Foundation to further enact that creation and change.
Also, don't forget that this is your last day to apply to our newest program VHLX — a fellowship for Latinx founders in partnership with Google for Startups! Best,Visible Hands Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS 🗞
Visible Hands Co-founder and GP, Yasmin Cruz Ferrine was featured on The American Dream, a podcast by Drift founder, Elias Torres. Check out this great episode and their amazing conversation about Cruz Ferrine's career, the VC funding gap, and the VH mission. Watch or listen here!
VISIONARIES
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Founder Irene Li was recently honored for her James Beard Award! We are so excited about this huge accomplishment. Read Li's acceptance remarks!
Founders Tamika Francis and Evelyn Hartz are both one of five entrepreneurs accepted into the Roux Institute and will receive $25,000 for their startups. Read the announcement!
Founder Ashton Keys recently pitched his platform and won the NextGen Summit pitch competition. Congrats to Keys and Athlytic!
WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON 👀
➕ Founder Resources and Events:
Join Grid110 on 6/28 at 3pm EST for the June edition of their monthly Funding Pathways Panel! They'll discuss all things startup funding with an esteemed group of panelists, including VH's very own Associate, Darrel Frater.
Cela's office hours helps match founders with the right accelerator program. Founders who are accepted will have the opportunity to speak to potential accelerators and investors. Apply to participate on 6/28 at 4 PM EST!
Applications have launched for the LabCentral Ignite Golden Ticket contest. This program offers advisory support, a seat at LabCentral's lab space in Cambridge, and a $15,000 cash prize to diverse founders. Apply by 7/27!
Techstars New York Accelerator is accepting applications! During this 3-month program founders will gain access to mentors, investors, workshops, resources, and more. Apply by 8/22.
🌎 Ecosystem Spotlights:
Visionary Tamika Francis will be moderating a conversation with Culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris of Netflix's High on a Hog on 6/27 at Cityspace Boston. In person and online ticket options are available here.
MassTLC is recognizing the Tech Top 50 which are the region’s technology companies, leaders, and innovations that have made a significant impact over the past 12 months. Nominations are open through 6/30!
/dev/color is hosting #dcim22 — an annual conference for the Black technologists' community to foster empowerment and nurture career growth. The conference will be held at Ciel creative space in Berkeley from 7/14 - 7/16. Register today!
🧑🏽💻 Reading + Listening + Watching List:
The salary gap between female and male startup CEOs grew four times wider in 2022. Read here and don't let yourself be undervalued!
Company culture matters. Read how to cultivate a healthy environment for your team and why it's important as your startup grows.
Acquired podcast compiled their favorite lessons from the 200+ companies they've talked to over the years. Listen here!
Need help validating your startup idea? Todd Jackson of First Round Capital synthesized his research and lessons learned from helping build some of the biggest products in tech. Check it out here!
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