Happy March, Visionaries! 🖤We’re getting more regional with our communications this month - now introducing a Boston-specific Visionaries Alumni letter! (Don't worry - you'll still be able to connect with other VH founders beyond Boston; this is just our way of making resources more curated and relevant for you.)Read on for the latest and greatest updates from 2026!Meet Michelene — Visible Hands' New Platform Network ManagerWe’re thrilled to welcome Michelene Wilkerson to the Visible Hands team as our new Platform Network Manager! Michelene will be leading alumni engagement, helping you tap into the network, and making sure our community stays connected and thriving. Be sure to say hi when you see her in upcoming events or on Slack!
Women Founders Reshaping BostonWomen's History Month isn't just a calendar observance — it's a reminder that progress takes intention, that recognition takes effort, and that the work of honoring women's contributions is never finished.This month, we’re celebrating the incredible women-led ventures in our network who are shaping the future of Boston's innovation ecosystem. From bold product launches to groundbreaking funding milestones, our women alumni founders are inspiring us to continuously build and represent! Some founders we've been following lately:
Samantha Johnson, Tatum Robotics (VHBOS I) - Tatum Robotics aims to offer people with deafblindness, a historically underserved community, their first independent communication tool. Tatum is an anthropomorphic robotic system to sign tactile sign languages —the primary and often only communication method of the ~150 million individuals with servere deafblindness worldwide.
Ashley Sherwin,Giving Credit (VHBOS II) - Giving Credit is committed to providing low income communities access to wealth-building credit through community finance visibility. Its mobile app facilitates and rewards peer lending in financially excluded communities, collects and aggregates community finance data, and partners with financial institutions to use community finance data for underwriting mainstream credit products.
Sophia Bender Koning, Hold My Juice (VHBOS III) - Hold My Juice is the AI parenting assistant that turns family admin into shared, simple action and gives you back time for the good stuff. They tidy the chaos (family calendars, emails, apps) into one clear view, then serve up calm, timely nudges so everyone knows what’s next without the mental gymnastics.
Join the Conversation on SlackOur Slack community is the best place to connect with fellow alumni, ask questions, share opportunities, and keep up with events. If you haven’t joined yet, click here to get onboarded.
We can’t wait to see you engaging, celebrating, and growing together this month!
Cheers to our alumni community,The Visible Hands Team
MA EVENTS
Upcoming Ecosystem Events in Boston:
Boston Angel Investor Office HoursFor: any founderWhen: March 11, 11am-1pm, Boston, MA
Want your company to be included in our upcoming Visionaries perks for your fellow community? Contact us here!
FOUNDER ASKS
Have a specific ask or want to catch up with one of us?
Monica - Our Chief of Staff & Investor. Got questions about GTM or Fundraising Support? Set up a meeting with her here.Kerry - Our Director of Brand & Marketing. Got questions about building a trustworthy brand or strengthening your digital presence? Set up a meeting with her here.Hannah - Our Director of Platform. Got questions about building systems to scale, strengthening community or just want to chat about all things outdoorsy? Set up a meeting with her here. Michelene - Our Platform Network Manager. Got questions about platform resources, community feedback, or about building community? Set up a meeting with her here. Daniel - Our Boston-based General Partner on a mission to meet with every Boston alumni! Set up a meeting here.
RESOURCES OF THE MONTH
Highlighted Resources of the Month:Superhuman for StartupsMake productivity a priority from day one. Eligible startups can apply for one year free of Superhuman's Business Plan for up to 5 teammates! Stay on top of high-priority messages, collaborate efficiently, and protect your most valuable asset — time. See what others have to say at superhuman.com/loveSteps to redeem: Visit superhuman.com/startups > Hit "Apply Now" and confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria > Select "Visible Hands" as your Startup Partner
Ramp Exclusive Visionaries Network Offer$350K in credits from AWS, OpenAI, Notion, Azure, Cognition, & more + $500 sign-up bonus from RampProven uses Ramp internally and recommends it to companies for corporate cards, expenses, bill pay, procurement, travel, and treasury — all in one finance platform.Proven companies get:
Up to $350K in startup perks (AWS, OpenAI, Notion, Azure, and more)
$500 signup bonus when you get approved
500 sign-up bonus from Ramp + $350k in credits from AWS, OpenAI, Notion, Azure +
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