2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Give a meaningful, unique gift with an impact this holiday season by skipping the usual big box and online retailers while supporting our Fellow Founders.

Use code VFAGIFT21 for a special offer from select companies.

For the Coffee Lover, with a Little Something Extra

For the Coffee Lover, with a Little Something Extra

JIBBY is a cold-brew coffee that balances your first cup of coffee with a drop of CBD. The result: a calmer and more productive start to the day, without the peaks or valleys, that will have you feeling less anxious and more productive.

Use code VFAGIFT21 and receive 15% off your order of a six or twelve pack.

Founded by James Reina ’19 & Alvaro Ortega ’19

Give the Gift of Style

Give the Gift of Style

Give your favorite fashion-forward friend or relative something bold from DIOP. Or keep it all to yourself. Shop items from bandanas, scarves, bucket hats, shorts, hoodies, and more in this Africa Diaspora-inspired clothing line. And maybe even some all new patterns.

For a limited time this holiday season, code VFAGIFT21 earns 15% off site-wide.

Founded by Mapate Diop ’16 & Evan Fried ’16

A Sip of Sunshine in Every Cup

A Sip of Sunshine in Every Cup

Find happiness in every cup with hand-blended, high quality teas that provide maximum flavor and add a little more light to your life from Sunrize Tea. Can’t decide which blend to try? Pick up a Sunrize sample pack and find your perfect blend.

Use code VFAGIFT21 and receive 15% off site-wide.

Founded by Anya Grunewald ’20

Taking Care of Yourself Every Damn Day™

Taking Care of Yourself Every Damn Day™

GETMr. is the newest product in the daily skincare game. FDA approved and made just for men, GETMr. is a 3-in-1 moisturizer, no-smell SPF and aftershave for men who want an efficient morning routine. While soothing skin that can get dry from mask use and harsh winter temperatures, plus protecting from damaging year-long UV rays, GETMr.’s TheDaily is perfect for you or a great gift for others!

Use code VFAGIFT21 and receive a FREE lip balm with your purchase.

Co-Founded by Elianna Goldstein ‘18

Getting into the Spirit

Getting into the Spirit

Exclave Spirits pays homage to the lost stories and contributions of Black people who have advanced distilled spirits. Their whiskey is a distinctive blend of 51% rye and 49% corn mash aged in new American white oak barrels to produce a rich whiskey that gives notes of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, and clove. Perfect for putting you into the holiday spirit!

Use code VFAGIFT21 and receive 10% off your order.

Founded by Andrew Albert ‘16

Say Goodbye to Strained Eyes

Say Goodbye to Strained Eyes

Say goodbye to screen-induced eye strain, headaches, or blurry vision by the end of the day with Felix Gray‘s Blue Light filtering lenses that filter 15 times more Blue Light where it matters most.

The first 200 people to use code VFAGIFT21 will get 10% off their order.

Founded by David Roger ’13

For the Health Conscious Foodie

For the Health Conscious Foodie

Send the foodie in your life something to keep them healthy as they indulge throughout the holiday season with Agni’s Women’s Health Box! Created in collaboration with a Medical Advisory Board and top chefs, this box includes cookies, seasonings, and teas that are a fusion of the best guidance that ancient wisdom and modern science have to offer. They are full of organic, regeneratively grown ingredients and free of common allergens and irritants. And most importantly, they taste amazing. Perfect for yourself or the foodie in your life who cares equally about health and taste.

Enjoy 25% off the Women’s Health Box with code VFAGIFT21 this holiday season.

Founded by Astrid Schanz-Garbassi ‘13

Buy Black Everything

Buy Black Everything

With a shop full of products ranging from coffee, beauty, and more, Bold Xchange offers a chance to buy products exclusively from Black-owned businesses in one place, with guaranteed three-day delivery. Try out one of their Holiday Gift Sets like the Cocktail Kit or Self-Care Box, perfect for the holiday season.

Use code VFAGIFT21 for 10% off your purchase.

Looking for corporate gift options this season? Bold Xchange has you covered there, too! Visit http://gifting.boldxchange.com/ for more info.

Co-Founded by Danielle Deavens ‘18

For That Added Zing

For That Added Zing

Know someone going through the drolls of kicking coffee? Winner of Best New Product at the World Tea Expo, Zest Tea provides the same energizing kick as coffee without the negative side effects. All of Zest’s blends contain about three times the caffeine levels of traditional teas and L-theanine, a rare amino acid shown to produce a more steady alertness without the jittery pop or crash. With delicious flavors like Cinnamon Apple, Spiced Masala Chai, and even Earl Grey, you’re sure to find a fave.

Use code VFAGIFT21 and receive 20% off your order.

Founded by James Fayal ’12

A Toy For All Ages

A Toy For All Ages

KEVA Planks make a great gift or stocking stuffer for the kids or grown ups on your list! KEVA planks spark the creative spirit in people of all ages with a simple, wooden building block made of the highest quality Maine maple. No glue, just gravity — every piece is precision cut to be perfectly identical for easy stacking. Use the quick guidebook to jumpstart endless ideas. Comes with a drawstring canvas tote for convenient storage.

Shop with code VFA20 for 20% off your order.

Co-Founded by Amy Scheel ’17

VFA Has Ceased Operations


Since its first cohort in 2012, Venture For America (VFA) has championed entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth across the nation. As of August 6, 2024, VFA has ceased its operations. While this marks the end of an era, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments and lasting impact that we have achieved together.

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