Our Fellowships &
Founder programs
Designed for people exploring the idea of starting a company and may be pre-idea or pre-product. We provide grant-based, non-dilutive funding along with mentorship, workshops, and community experiences.

VHBOS
Learn MoreA hybrid 10-week Founder Fellowship developed in partnership with the Barr Foundation to support 15 early-stage, Boston-based underrepresented entrepreneurs.

VHNYC
Learn MoreBuilt in partnership with NYC EDC, VHNYC is a hybrid nine-week program for underrepresented founders (or future founders) building NYC-based tech companies, with $10k in non-dilutive funding.

Blueprint: Tulsa
Learn MoreA hybrid, 12-week program for overlooked, early-stage, Tulsa and Southern-based founders, built in partnership with Build in Tulsa. The program is targeted at pre-MVP founders who will receive hands-on support and $10K in non-dilutive funding.