Yasmin Cruz Ferrine

Kauffman Fellow | 28th Class
2023
Akin to a United Nations of venture investing, the Kauffman Fellows network sees representation from 65 countries globally. The Kauffman Fellows Network has unparalleled access to the best minds in the venture and innovation business and a support system for Fellows to navigate every aspect of innovation investing from deal flow to navigating the public markets. A rigorous 2-year executive education in venture capital and innovation leadership designed to radically accelerate innovator success through self-reflection, peer learning, and a structured curriculum. Led by the world’s top 1% investors, educators, and innovation leaders. From idea to IPO, principal to partner, LP to GP and beyond — the Kauffman Fellows Program helps decision makers become better investors and navigate uncharted territory. ‍

2020

Co-Founder & General Partner
2020
Visible Hands VC a pre-seed venture capital firm that funds the overlooked formidable founders who are transforming the future.

2019 - 2020

Finance Director
2019 - 2020
TogetherFUND PAC • Spearheaded overall fundraising function and oversaw the planning and execution of virtual events. Deval For All (Presidential Campaign) •Spearheaded overall fundraising function focused primarily on major donor efforts, surpassing the $3M goal set for funds raised nationally before the NH primary. Oversaw the planning and execution of fundraisers in Boston, New York, Washington D.C, Chicago, Sarasota, and Los Angeles.

2017 - 2019

Head of Growth & Strategy, Boston Office
2017 - 2019
•Support the addition of $1bn in AUM in a year by leading the Boston office growth and strategy planning and execution aimed at attracting and retaining private clients with on average $40M of investable assets. •Oversee all Boston office external engagement and branding efforts inclusive of events, sponsorships, education, and strategic partnerships to build credibility and cultivate long-term relationships with partners, prospects ad clients. •Served on the CEO’s four-person cross-disciplinary strategic planning team charged with designing and facilitating the firm mid-year and year-end strategic planning onsite for leadership. •Develop process improvements and reporting frameworks that provide insight into leadership and other stakeholders on new business performance against goals. •Contribute to advising clients on their philanthropic goals.

2010 - 2017

Director, Community Investment Strategy, US and Previous Roles
2010 - 2017
•Developed and executed the community investment strategy by creating the infrastructure for building the pipeline of future investments, evaluating and winding down existing commitments, conducting due diligence aligned with focus areas: economic mobility and preventitive health to select new investments. On an ongoing basis, interview leaders and their teams to be a trusted point of contact and capture macro field insights and micro milestones. •Provided oversight and advise on the Company’s external-facing signature initiatives: MLK Summer Scholars and the John Hancock Marathon Non-Profit Program. •Served on two global strategy projects working with senior management to 1.) sign and adopt the UN Principles for Responsible Investing, and 2.) Global Giving Strategy project, which designed and aligned regional community investment strategies into a unified global strategy. •Collaborated with creative, PR, and communications department heads to engage stakeholders via a range of communication tools. •Served as an external brand ambassador responsible for raising awareness of the Company’s commitment to Corporate Responsibility by participating in ~23 speaking engagements and attending 40+ events annually.

2006 - 2009

Analyst
2006 - 2009
• Mine for new investment ideas and industry trends via screens, contacts, and regional conferences • Conduct due diligence including management interviews on companies within the financial, healthcare, media, tech, telecommunications sector, with a focus on consumer discretionary: specialty retail and leisure, and consumer staples • Model, value, and pitch buy/sell/hold recommendations to informal and formal investment committees • Research analyst with the Power and Project Finance team within the Bond and Corporate Finance Group; the U.S. Commercial Mortgages Team within the Real Estate Finance Group; and the Regional Bank and Value teams for John Hancock Financial Services and Manulife Asset Management

General Partner at Visible Hands VC I Kauffman Fellow 28th Class