About Venture Society Labs

Venture Society Labs (VSL) is a founder led ecosystem for high conviction builders. We back early stage startups with capital access, embedded advisory, and a lifelong peer network without the noise or gatekeeping. Whether you're raising your first round, refining your go to market, or navigating your next inflection point, VSL is built to move with you. Once you're in, you're in. This isn’t a program. It’s a partnership.

Founded by operators Jesse Thomas III and Joss Tillard-Gates, VSL blends startup DNA with real world execution. Our deals are supported by attorney and legal strategist, Philip Strozier, and guided by a board that includes Garnet Heraman (Aperture Venture Capital), Simone Tyler (Afrotech), and Clay Plowman (Incorp). Together, we’ve built a community where founders don’t just find support they find their people.