News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

March 1, 2022

20Fathoms announces Startup Expo & Community Celebration event happening May 11

Whether you’re a startup veteran, supporter, enthusiast, student, or simply curious – this event is for you. Join 20Fathoms for an evening of celebration and discovery: Meet with local businesses at the startup expo Cheer...

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February 23, 2022

Welcome, New 20Fathoms Members!

Get to know the people who have joined 20Fathoms in the last couple of months. Russell Edens CTO at Evvnt Describe your professional background. I’m presently the CTO of Evvnt, an international white label event...

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December 20, 2021

Welcome, New 20Fathoms Members!

Get to know the people who have joined 20Fathoms in the last couple of months. Erin Dodson Director of Finance and Operations, Crush Studio Describe your professional background. My background is in accounting and business...

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September 29, 2021

Welcome, September 2021 New 20Fathoms Members!

Get to know the newest 20Fathoms members. T.J. Berden Principal/Producer at Big Sur Pictures Describe your professional background. I am a producer with a background in entertainment, tech and not-for-profits. As a consultant, I help...

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Zack Urlocker

September 7, 2021

Meet the Mentor: Zack Urlocker Specializes in Product Strategy and Scaling B2B Startups

Zack Urlocker has a career’s worth of Silicon Valley knowledge that he generously shares with Traverse City entrepreneurs through the 20Fathoms mentorship program. Notably, he has helped lead four software companies to billion dollar exits:...

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Ken Davies

August 17, 2021

Founder’s Story: Ken Davies and Birch Infrastructure, a Renewable Energy Startup in Traverse City

In 2017, Ken Davies, his wife Emily, and their twin boys moved to Emily’s hometown of Traverse City, Michigan. Ken and Emily had spent the previous ten years moving around the country building careers in...

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