Visible News
October 2, 2026
Happy October!
October is somehow here (???) and we’re officially in that beautiful little stretch of the year where everything is happening at once.
SEEN is getting closer, Yasmin is back on The Pitch, and I even have an announcement to share that doesn’t revolve around social media and new marketing strategies!
SEEN IS SEEN-ING
We are officially in the final countdown to SEEN, and the excitement is VERY real! On November 5, we’ll be bringing together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders at Industry City for a full day of conversations, connections, and celebrating the people building what’s next.
We’ve already announced our incredible keynote Ben Sun, our venue partner Industry City, our live podcast taping of The Pitch, and more of the lineup on our socials.
Basically: the group chat is active, the run of show is getting real, and the SEEN outfits are (hopefully) being planned.
If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, consider this your friendly little nudge.
ICYMI: YASMIN IS BACK ON THE PITCH — PT. 2
Because apparently one episode wasn’t enough. 😉
Yasmin is back on The Pitch for Part 2, this time evaluating the pitch of startup Church AI.
Go give it a listen wherever you get your podcast fix. 🎧
OKAY, NOW FOR THE PERSONAL NEWS…
And finally, a little announcement from your friendly neighborhood marketing director girlie-pop:
I’M GETTING MARRIED!!! 💍🥹✨
Which means I’m going to be taking a little newsletter hiatus over the next two weeks while I trade my marketing director hat for a veil. But have no fear - scheduling ahead is my bread and butter so you’ll still be getting Friday VH News blasts, but mini versions to curb your cravings.
I’ll be back in your inbox before you know it! Until then, keep building cool things, keep supporting others in our community, and keep making time for rest among all the work you’re doing.
Be Well,
Kerry Ingram, Director of Brand & Marketing at Visible Hands
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
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FOUNDER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
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WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON
💸 Funding Opportunities
Makers Mindset x The Equity Studio Grant
For: early-stage women founders
$$$: $10K
Deadline: October 9
⚡️ Accelerators, Programs & Competitions
PearX Accelerator
For: any founder
$$$: $250K-$2M investment
Deadline: October 4
a16z Alpha Fellowship
For: early-stage founders
$$$: $250K investment
Deadline: October 11
Pave HER Way Disrupter Award
For: womenfounders
$$$: up to $90K
Deadline: October 16
Joyful Impact Accelerator
For: social impact founders
Deadline: October 18
StartOut Demo Day Pitch Competition
For: LGBTQIA+ founders
$$$: up to $5K
Deadline: October 26
Blue Ridge Labs Robinhood Catalyst Accelerator
For: pre-seed founders
Deadline: November 13
Braze Tech for an Equitable Future Program
For: any founder
$$$: $27.5K+ value of free access to Braze
Deadline: January 15
🎪 Featured Events
CultureCon
For: creatives, professionals and cultural leaders
When: October 3-4, Brooklyn, NY
Women’s Capital Summit
For: women founders and investors
When: October 6-7, New York, NY
MNG Community Hour
For: any founder
When: October 10, New York, NY
She Builds Boston: Bold Ideas
For: female founders
When: October 14, Boston, MA
SEEN Summit 2026
For: overlooked founders, funders, and startup ecosystem supporters
When: November 5, Brooklyn, NY
💼 Featured Jobs
Our friends over at Liberty Mutual are hiring for multiple innovation-related positions - learn more about the available roles and apply here!
Check out our job board to see what VH companies are hiring!
WHAT WE ARE LOVING LATELY
Listening: The New Rules of LinkedIn
Reading: The Burnt English Muffin Principle
Watching: Practical Magic 2, Theaters
If you'd like your founder resource or event/conference to be featured in our weekly newsletter, shoot us a message at kerry@visiblehands.vc