VISIBLE NEWSMay 24, 2022
SPECIAL EDITION: Introducing VHLXVisible Hands is launching a fellowship for Latinx founders in partnership with Google for Startups! Google is providing $10k in cash to participating Latinx founders and teaming up with Visible Hands to support them on their journey from the start.VHLX will celebrate and uplift the Latinx founders while also seeking to honor their cultural heritage, their families, and the overall diversity of the Latino and Hispanic communities. The average wealth for Latinx families is less than $8,000, while the U.S. average is closer to $8,000. VHLX hopes to help begin changing that narrative.At Visible Hands, everything we do is connected to narrowing this country's racial and ethnic wealth gap. Like many, we believe venture capital and entrepreneurship are powerful tools to help us get there. We are extremely lucky to partner with Google For Startups in this important mission.
PROJECT SUPPORT
Get support with projects that help propel your startup forward, ranging from design, brand, marketing, strategy, and even recruitment. Think of us as an extension of your startup team.
EXPERT-LED PROGRAMMING
Receive deep mentorship from industry experts and Google employees throughout the program: fireside chats, tactical workshops, office hours, pitch feedback sessions, and everything in between.
COMMUNITY
Become a part of a close-knit cohort of early-stage founders with diverse backgrounds and skillsets. We will also connect you with an extensive national network of investors, mentors, and industry experts.
FAQ
When will the program run?The program will run from August 1 to December 16, 2022. The cohort will consist of approximately 20 startups.Who does "Latinx" include?You must be a founder that identifies as Latinx, Latina, Latino, Chicano, Chicana, Chicanx, Indigenous Latinx, or First Peoples. You or your ancestors must have come from a Latin American country, including the Caribbean, Central, or South America. What are the eligibility requirements?If your company is already incorporated, it must be a registered entity within the United States. Founders must have primary residence in United States. Additionally, you do not need to currently be full-time on your business, but you must have intentions to do so if you obtain the right capital and resources.Will the program be in English or Spanish?English, but we will create a safe space to speak Spanish or Spanglish as we connect with one another.
Check out the website to learn more and apply!
Read Google's The Keyword blog to hear how VHLX became a reality. Look out for the feature of Visible Hands Alumni, Luis Suarez!
Our team is passionate about the mission of VHLX. Check out this article featuring VH GP and Co-Founder Yasmin Cruz Ferrine and VH Product Manager Yulkendy Valdez.
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