Workshop: How to Network Your Startup

Join Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization at 20Fathoms, and take the “Ugh!” out of networking. During this happy hour, you will learn new ways to leverage your personal and professional connections to build energy and synergy around your idea or startup. Networks are a powerful tool, whether you’re still validating your concept or chasing “dolla dolla bills” (or, well, funding!).

Event format:

This is an in-person event and there is no charge to attend.

Space is limited. Please register.

Enjoy sparkling water and craft beverages from our sponsors.

Who would benefit most from this program:

Founders or soon-to-be founders!

About the presenter:

Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, leads startup services programming at 20Fathoms. In this role she oversees our business incubation and acceleration initiatives, access to capital program, and technology transfer.

Delaney has spent her career in entrepreneurship, startups, and technology. She has built small companies, launched university-based innovation labs, and developed a statewide startup support hub for rural founders, all from a remote location at 7700’ at her previous home base in southwest Colorado.

Prior to moving to Michigan and joining 20Fathoms, Delaney was Managing Director of Pando Telecom where she led the company to 10x growth over 12 months. She was also the Executive Director of Startup Colorado where she developed the organization from the ground up, establishing a first-of-its-kind statewide rural startup network. Additionally she served as Co-founder of Catapult Outdoor Industry Accelerator, Founder and Creative Director of RoShamBo: Marketing + Creative, and Director and Small Business Consultant for the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literatures/Letters from Western Colorado University.

Away from the desk, Delaney can generally be found in nature or making up a soup recipe on the fly. She also enjoys writing, dancing, cycling, and other “-ing” things.

Special thanks to our beverage sponsors:

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.