December Founder Accountability Huddle

ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM.

Stay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.

Scrum at 20Fathoms isn’t just about productivity—it’s about building a rhythm of support for entrepreneurs in Northern Michigan. Think of it as your built-in accountability circle: a space to show up as you are, get unstuck, share challenges, and celebrate progress—without the pressure of being “perfect.”

These sessions neutralize the toxicity of perfectionism and instead provide a place for problem-solving, feedback, and balance. Bring your business goals, your self-care goals, or both—because being a founder means bringing your whole self.

Whether you want to quietly listen in for inspiration or actively share what you’re working on, Scrum is here to help you move forward. With sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, it creates a consistent touchpoint for progress, accountability, and community support—tying your efforts to meaningful goals and connecting you with peers walking the same path.

What you’ll experience:

• Real accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.
• Problem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas, feedback, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.
• Balance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.
• Community connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs, lows, and everything in between.

What you can expect to learn:

• Hands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.
• Stronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity, adaptability, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.
• Tangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.

There is no cost to attend.

Workshop schedule:

1. Sprint Planning Zoom Meeting (1 hour) | December 1 | Sprint Planning: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

2. Daily Scrum Zoom Meeting (15 minutes Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | December 3-17: 9:00 am – 9:15 am

3. Sprint Review / Retrospective Zoom Meeting (1 hour) | December 19th: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

About the presenter:

As a Certified Scrum Master, Organizational Coach, and 20Fathoms EIR, Lisa Carbonell specializes in cultivating authenticity, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning using an Agile framework. She helps individuals and teams across diverse sectors—entrepreneurs, creatives, and social justice advocates—to achieve their vision, mission, and goals. With a master’s education in Applied Behavioral Science and Organizational Development from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, she blends empathy and expertise, enabling teams to discover, promote, build, and launch their dreams.

About 20Fathoms:

20Fathoms is the home of technology and entrepreneurship in Northern Michigan. We catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship through startup incubation services, business workshops, community partnership, and a vibrant coworking space. We also remove barriers and accelerate career growth through tech career training, talent acquisition, and the advancement of regional strategic initiatives.

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number awarded to 20Fathoms by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.