Visible Hands is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting overlooked founders at the earliest-stages of company building. We operate with focus, urgency, and heart—and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our commitment to equity and innovation.
Our team is united by a belief in the transformative power of community. We work hands-on with founders, partners, and ecosystems to build opportunities that last. If you’re inspired by collaboration, creativity, and building a more inclusive tech landscape, we’d love to meet you.
See our open roles below.
Platform Network Manager
Reports to: Director of Platform
Location: Remote (NYC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55k - $80k
About Visible Hands
Visible Hands is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports overlooked founders building high-growth technology startups. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap in entrepreneurship by providing these founders with access to capital, community, and resources they need to thrive. We support early-stage founders through structured programs and a thriving alumni network (Visionaries Network). We're building a hub-based model to scale our impact across key entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced community builder to own and activate our rapidly growing alumni network. You'll be the heartbeat of our Visionaries Network, creating meaningful programming, fostering connections among founders, and ensuring our alumni feel supported throughout their entrepreneurial journey. This is a unique opportunity to have an active role in shaping community strategy from the ground up as we scale from 300 to 800+ founders in 2026.
What You’ll Do
Alumni Network Management
- Develop and implement community engagement strategy for alumni founders
- Execute monthly programming including virtual workshops, fireside chats, and in person gatherings
- Moderate and facilitate conversations in community platforms (Slack, LinkedIn)
- Cultivate peer-to-peer connections and facilitate founder-to-founder introductions
- Track community health metrics (engagement rates, participation, satisfaction)
- Facilitate alumni involvement in current programs (mentorship, speaking, panels)
- Support cohort members transitioning into alumni network from fellowships or blueprints to ensure smooth handoff from program completion to alumni engagement
- Work in collaboration with the Marketing Director to analyze and organize marketing data and turn it into actionable insights for founder impact (through programming, social media content, or digital platform discussions and resources).
Systems Integration, Automation & Management
- Maintain data hygiene across all platforms (Airtable, Attio, Softr, Getro, Proven)
- Monitor engagement metrics across tech stack (Slack, Softr, newsletter open rates, job board activity)
- Manage Airtable databases that power program operations and Softr platform
- Update Softr platform monthly with current templates, events, resources, and founder profiles
- Create Asana project plans with appropriate integrations for program delivery
Program Operations Support
- Coordinate event logistics: venue booking, food ordering, updating event databases
- Manage applications pipeline and cohort data for Blueprint and Fellowship programs
- Send automated reminders to cohort members, speakers, and team for key milestones
- Update program resources and maintain template libraries
- Add new founders to all relevant platforms and databases
- Track job board activity through Getro, monitor postings and applications
- Support both programs and alumni network with operational coordination
Founder Resources & Perks
- Manage partnerships with vendors for founder perks and benefits
- Curate and maintain resource library (templates, guides, toolkits)
- Manage job board content and promote opportunities to relevant founders
- Connect founders with relevant mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners
- Create valuable content that addresses common founder challenges
What You Have
- 2-5 years experience in community management, preferably in startup/tech ecosystem
- Proven track record building and engaging communities (online and in-person)
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with technology platforms (Slack, Excel, Airtable, Zapier)
- Solid content creation skills for newsletters and communications
- Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with small team
Bonus Points
- Experience working in venture capital, accelerator, or startup ecosystem organization
- Network within NYC or Boston ecosystems
- Event planning and execution experience
- Background as a founder or early startup employee
What We Offer
- Opportunity to support the shaping and and impact of the community strategy for alumni network
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
- Flexibility and autonomy over your work
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Remote environment with some in-person event requirements
- 401k + match
- Health, Dental, Vision, Group Term Life Insurance
- Equity
- $1k Perks Budget (wellness, home office, L&D spend)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Paid 12-week family leave for full-time, permanent employees (state leave laws apply to all eligible)
- Unlimited PTO policy
How to APPLY
To apply or send us any questions on this role, please send over your cover letter and resume to our Director of Platform, Hannah Griffin, at
hannah@visiblehands.vc
