VISIBLE NEWS:
Special Edition
July 30, 2025
It’s official: we're launching our next application cycle for VHBOS, a ten-week Fellowship for Boston-based entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Barr Foundation!This Fellowship program will provide $5K in non-dilutive funding and hands-on, business-oriented workshops to 15 founders who are representative of Greater Boston’s rich racial and gender diversity.In addition to receiving funding, selected founders will have access to office hours, mental and physical well-being sessions, 1-1 coaching, and additional founder support.Applications for VHBOS are open now through 8/22! If you are interested in becoming a VHBOS Fellow and joining our 2025 Fellowship program, you can now APPLY HERE! We're looking forward to learning more about you, your startup, and how we can best support your journey!Best,The Visible Hands TeamP.S. We need your help! We want to utilize our incredible ecosystem to make sure the right talent knows about this opportunity. Forward this to a founder you know who you want to apply for the program. We look forward to getting to know all of the amazing overlooked talent in the coming weeks!
HOW VHBOS SUPPORTS BOSTON FOUNDERS
STARTUP SUPPORT & PROGRAMMINGVHBOS Fellows will receive hands-on support, as well as coaching from industry experts throughout the program: fireside chats, tactical workshops, office hours, pitch feedback sessions, and everything in between. COMMUNITYVHBOS provides Boston founders the opportunity to become a part of a close-knit cohort of founders with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. Through IRL meetups and our digital platform, founders will unlock a network of local and national founders that have a “give first” mentality.FUNDINGAt the end of the program, founders will receive a non-dilutive grant of $5K for their businesses, with the potential for future dilutive investments.
