VISIBLE NEWS
May 6, 2022
Visible Hands is a VC fund with an accelerator
that supports overlooked talent in building technology startups.
Happy Friday Visionaries!As the summer approaches, so do amazing opportunities like our 2022 Visible Hands Accelerator! We're still accepting applications and reviewing them on a ROLLING basis - spots are already filling, so be sure to apply before the final deadline on May 13th. Feeling a little shy to hit "apply?" Check out this video from one of our alumni founders, Savina Hawkins, to hear what her experience was like being a part of the VH cohort (plus her reasons for why you should run, not walk, to our application!) Know of some entrepreneurs you think would be a perfect fit for Visible Hands?Please spread the word to your networks for underrepresented founders looking for capital, company building support, an amazing network of fellow founders and supporters, and more! Best,Visible Hands Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS 🗞
Applications are still open for the AWS Impact Accelerator for Black Founders, a program being supported by us here at Visible Hands! Part of AWS’ $30 million investment to support underrepresented founders, startups are invited to apply to access tailored curriculum, turbocharged technology with the AWS tech stack, business and technical mentorship, and $225,000 in cash and credits to help fuel growth –all at zero cost and for zero equity. Learn more and apply by May 13!
THIS IS A VISIONARY
We hosted our first ever This is a Visionary showcase on May 5! Tune in here to watch the recording of the amazing pitches from founders coming out of our accelerator’s most recent cohort, plus a fantastic talk from our guest speaker Jennifer Lum!
VISIONARIES
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Founder Mei Lin Ng of Hearth Display is featured in our most recent Visible Hands case study! Read her story here to find out how VH was able to support her during the 2021 accelerator.
Founded by Noelle Acosta, Noula Health has launched their public beta! We are so proud to be behind the Noula Health team and their incredible mission. Sign up here and use VHFF50 for $50 off!
Founder of Sanarai, Luis Suarez is pitching today in TechRise's pre-seed pitch competition! Watch him pitch for the $25k prize on 5/6 at 1 PM ET.
WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON 👀
➕ Founder Resources, Community News, and Events:
BlackUp, a platform leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to connect Black professionals to companies prioritizing the hiring of Black candidates, has just launched. Visit their website to sign up!
Community Energy Labs is currently looking for Full Stack Developers to help grow CEL from the ground up and fight climate change. Visit their website to learn more and connect!
Black & Latinx female founders - apply to Project W's Tech Equity Hub for pre-seed tech companies. Learn from experts, work 1:1 with mentors, and build your community during this 12-week virtual program!
Justworks is offering $50K grants to nonprofits that support underrepresented entrepreneurs! Applications close 5/7. Apply here!
🌎 Ecosystem Spotlights:
Coral Vita is a mission-driven, for-profit reef restoration company working to preserve ocean life for future generations. Applications are now open for a Production Engineer to lead the systemization of their operational workflows!
New Majority Capital is seeking accredited and non-accredited investors who want to be part of its community around its DEI platform. Learn more and reach out here.
🧑🏽💻 Reading + Listening + Watching List:
Your business may be THE business, but without good content, how will your communities know to support you? Read this article for 4 Reasons Why your Business Needs to Up its Content Game and how to do just that.
They Call Us Bruce features Journalist Jeff Yang and Blogger Phil Yu as they chat weekly about their AAPI experiences in America with high-profile guests. Listen here for their latest episode featuring writer/director Kate Tsang and access Miya Cech.
Check out this twitter thread from VH Associate, Javier Correa. He breaks down the Cold Start Theory, which explains the cycle of scaling a network.
The Color of Care is a new eye-opening documentary released the first of this month. Watch here as this piece shines light on the continued issues of systemic racism and how its bled into the American healthcare system.
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