Post by Vishal Verma

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined The Bloom as a co-founder — and even more excited to take this journey alongside Jasmine. Over the past one year, J has deeply inspired me with her unwavering passion for social impact. I’ve come to admire her ability to foster genuine connections across the world, her relentless drive to grow, adapt, and learn, and her incredible gift for storytelling. Social impact as a sector often lacks the attention, resources, and a shared network it truly deserves. That’s why The Bloom is building something powerful: a global fabric that connects and empowers change-makers everywhere. J and I are working together because we believe in the same thing: the power of community to drive lasting change. Our vision is to create a space where people—no matter who they are or where they’re from—can access world-class resources, opportunities, and, most importantly, each other. I’m so grateful to be on this journey with someone whose values align so deeply with mine. We share a commitment to inclusivity, care, working hard and creating impact at scale To my network: If you’re keen to learn more about social impact, please do connect with Jasmine and check out what we’re building at readtobloom.com.