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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-05/
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SUMMARY:Startup to Scaleup with Erick Mueller
DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow beyond startup mode? Learn how to evaluate\, strengthen\, and scale your business with clarity and confidence.\n\n\nYou’ve started something — now what? \nWhether you’re gaining traction or feeling stuck between startup and “what’s next\,” this two-day experience is designed to help you shift your mindset\, strengthen your foundation\, and start building for growth. \nStartUp to ScaleUp focuses on second-stage small businesses and organizations — specifically founders\, operators\, and entrepreneurs who are ready to move out of scrappy startup mode and into a more structured\, scalable business. Together\, we’ll dig into how to evaluate your business\, identify opportunities for growth\, and put the right systems in place to scale with intention. \nDay 1 — Friday\, June 5 | 4:00–6:00 PM Right Brain Brewing | Traverse City\, MI\nKick things off with an energizing evening built around real stories and creative thinking. The night includes: \nWelcome & Introductions — Meet your facilitator\, fellow entrepreneurs\, and set the stage for the weekend\nLocal Entrepreneur Panel — Hear from 3–4 local founders who’ve navigated the leap from startup to scaleup firsthand\, in a speed Q&A format where everyone gets a chance to ask questions\nDesign Thinking Exercises — Put your creative brain to work with hands-on exercises\, including forced combinations\, mystery pitching\, and exploring creativity boundaries\nNetworking — Connect with other changemakers in the Traverse City entrepreneurial community \nDay 2 — Saturday\, June 6 | 9:00am – 4:00pm NMC Innovation Center\, Room 104/105 | Traverse City\, MI\nA full day of deep-dive learning\, interactive exercises\, and practical frameworks for scaling your venture. The day includes: \n\nAre You Ready to Scale? — Assess your venture across 6 key considerations and rate your readiness for growth\nTactics to Fill the Gaps — Identify what’s holding you back and learn specific tactics to strengthen each area\nGrowth Strategies — Explore key growth strategies and strategic alliances\, and map your venture’s path forward\nManaging Growth — Navigate the transition from startup to scaleup\, including culture\, people\, and operations\nScaleup Finance & Funding — Understand the 3 levers you can pull and work through how much capital you actually need to scale\nScaleup Marketing — Learn what changes between startup and scaleup marketing\, including an empathy mapping exercise\nLunch with the Instructors — An open Q&A session to drill Erick with your most pressing questions\nCertificate of Completion — Presented by 20Fathoms & Erick Mueller\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to test the viability and readiness of your business for growth\nStrategies to strengthen your marketing and accelerate traction\nThe basics of scaleup funding and financing pathways\nWhat infrastructure you actually need to grow (without overcomplicating it)\, including: human resources\, systems and processes\, automation\, in-house vs. contract support.\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\n\nPractical tips to scale smarter (and avoid common pitfalls)\nA clearer understanding of your next stage of growth\nA stronger mindset for thinking and acting like a growth-focused entrepreneur\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Erick Mueller\nErick Mueller is an experienced entrepreneur\, educator\, and business advisor with deep expertise in helping ventures grow from early-stage ideas into scalable businesses. He is affiliated with the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder\, where he supports entrepreneurship education and works with founders navigating growth and commercialization. \nErick brings a practical\, real-world perspective to his work\, combining experience across startups\, corporate environments\, and advisory roles. His approach focuses on helping entrepreneurs think strategically about growth\, build strong operational foundations\, and make informed decisions about scaling.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-to-scaleup-with-erick-mueller/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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SUMMARY:Startup to Scaleup with Erick Mueller
DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow beyond startup mode? Learn how to evaluate\, strengthen\, and scale your business with clarity and confidence.\n\n\nYou’ve started something — now what? \nWhether you’re gaining traction or feeling stuck between startup and “what’s next\,” this two-day experience is designed to help you shift your mindset\, strengthen your foundation\, and start building for growth. \nStartUp to ScaleUp focuses on second-stage small businesses and organizations — specifically founders\, operators\, and entrepreneurs who are ready to move out of scrappy startup mode and into a more structured\, scalable business. Together\, we’ll dig into how to evaluate your business\, identify opportunities for growth\, and put the right systems in place to scale with intention. \nDay 1 — Friday\, June 5 | 4:00–6:00 PM Right Brain Brewing | Traverse City\, MI\nKick things off with an energizing evening built around real stories and creative thinking. The night includes: \nWelcome & Introductions — Meet your facilitator\, fellow entrepreneurs\, and set the stage for the weekend\nLocal Entrepreneur Panel — Hear from 3–4 local founders who’ve navigated the leap from startup to scaleup firsthand\, in a speed Q&A format where everyone gets a chance to ask questions\nDesign Thinking Exercises — Put your creative brain to work with hands-on exercises\, including forced combinations\, mystery pitching\, and exploring creativity boundaries\nNetworking — Connect with other changemakers in the Traverse City entrepreneurial community \nDay 2 — Saturday\, June 6 | 9:00am – 4:00pm NMC Innovation Center\, Room 104/105 | Traverse City\, MI\nA full day of deep-dive learning\, interactive exercises\, and practical frameworks for scaling your venture. The day includes: \n\nAre You Ready to Scale? — Assess your venture across 6 key considerations and rate your readiness for growth\nTactics to Fill the Gaps — Identify what’s holding you back and learn specific tactics to strengthen each area\nGrowth Strategies — Explore key growth strategies and strategic alliances\, and map your venture’s path forward\nManaging Growth — Navigate the transition from startup to scaleup\, including culture\, people\, and operations\nScaleup Finance & Funding — Understand the 3 levers you can pull and work through how much capital you actually need to scale\nScaleup Marketing — Learn what changes between startup and scaleup marketing\, including an empathy mapping exercise\nLunch with the Instructors — An open Q&A session to drill Erick with your most pressing questions\nCertificate of Completion — Presented by 20Fathoms & Erick Mueller\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to test the viability and readiness of your business for growth\nStrategies to strengthen your marketing and accelerate traction\nThe basics of scaleup funding and financing pathways\nWhat infrastructure you actually need to grow (without overcomplicating it)\, including: human resources\, systems and processes\, automation\, in-house vs. contract support.\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\n\nPractical tips to scale smarter (and avoid common pitfalls)\nA clearer understanding of your next stage of growth\nA stronger mindset for thinking and acting like a growth-focused entrepreneur\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Erick Mueller\nErick Mueller is an experienced entrepreneur\, educator\, and business advisor with deep expertise in helping ventures grow from early-stage ideas into scalable businesses. He is affiliated with the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder\, where he supports entrepreneurship education and works with founders navigating growth and commercialization. \nErick brings a practical\, real-world perspective to his work\, combining experience across startups\, corporate environments\, and advisory roles. His approach focuses on helping entrepreneurs think strategically about growth\, build strong operational foundations\, and make informed decisions about scaling.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-to-scaleup-with-erick-mueller-2/
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CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-08/
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SUMMARY:Startup Idea Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Build your plan in one night\, then pitch the next!\n\n\nYou’ve had the idea. You’ve noodled on it in the shower\, while you’re taking the dog on a walk\, maybe even drafted a note on your phone. But you haven’t done anything with it yet. \nNow is the time! The Startup Idea Workshop is a free\, 2-hour hands-on workshop for technologists and aspiring founders who are ready to stop thinking and start doing. This fast-moving session will take you from raw idea to a live pitch in just one evening. \nNo business background required. No polished slide decks. Just your idea and two hours of focused work. \nWhat You’ll Do\nUsing a simplified startup framework (think: business plan without the fluff)\, you’ll: \n\nDefine your idea — the problem you’re solving\, your solution\, and who would actually pay for it\nPressure test your thinking with structured exercises and real-time feedback\nShape a 2-minute pitch you’ll be ready to deliver the very next night\n\nThis is hands-on\, fast-moving\, and designed to get you unstuck. \nWhat Happens Next\nCompleting the Innovation Sprint gets you a spot on stage at the TCNewTech Bar Napkin Pitch — a public pitch night hosted at a local brewery the following evening (Tuesday\, 5–7pm). You’ll deliver your 2-minute pitch to a live audience competing for a $500 audience-choice prize. \nThe Bar Napkin Pitch is open to the public\, so bring your people! \nWho Should Come\n\nTechnologists with a startup idea they haven’t acted on yet\nBuilders who want to test a concept before investing serious time or money\nEarly-stage founders looking for a fast\, low-stakes way to validate their thinking\nCurious professionals ready to take their first step into entrepreneurship\n\nSpots are limited. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally do something with your idea\, here it is! \nAbout 20Fathoms\nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-idea-workshop/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:TCNewTech Bar Napkin Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Pitch your idea and compete for a $500 audience choice prize!\n\n\nThe TCNewTech Bar Napkin Pitch is a high-energy pitch night where early-stage founders take the stage with just a 2-minute idea — and the crowd picks the winner. \nThis is one of Traverse City’s most fun and accessible startup events of the year. Come out\, grab a beer\, and help decide which idea deserves $500 and a whole lot of momentum. \nWant to Pitch? The Stage Is Open. If you’ve got an idea — even a rough one — you’re eligible to pitch. \nPitchers deliver a live 2-minute pitch covering: \n\nThe problem they’re solving\nTheir solution\nWhy someone would pay for it\n\nThen you vote. The audience selects the winner. That’s it. \nSome pitchers will be coming straight from 20Fathoms’ Startup Idea Workshop — a 2-hour session the night before where founders sharpened their ideas and built their pitches from scratch. Others will be walking in cold. Either way\, the stage is yours if you want it. \nHow the Night Runs \n5:00 – 5:30 | Doors Open & Networking Grab a drink\, meet some people\, and get settled. This is a great crowd. Write your name on the official pitch clipboard to register to pitch. \n5:30 – 6:30 | Pitches The main event. A lineup of founders each take the stage for 2 minutes to pitch their idea live. \n6:30 – 7:00 | Networking & Winner Announced Keep the conversations going while votes are tallied\, then we’ll crown the $500 audience-choice winner before the night wraps up. \nJust Here to Watch? Even Better. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, a techie\, a curious professional\, or just someone who loves a good idea and a cold drink — this night is for you. \n\nIt’s at a brewery — beer and food available for purchase\nLive pitches from people with ideas — at the earliest\, most exciting stage of building something\n$500 prize — awarded by audience vote\nGreat people — builders\, supporters\, and future collaborators all in one room\nBring your crew — the more people in the room\, the better the energy\, and the more you can stack your deck to win if you hop onstage!\nFast and fun — doors to done in two hours\n\nWant to Come In More Prepared? \nIf you want a little structure before stepping on stage\, check out the Startup Idea Workshop happening the night before (Monday\, 5–7pm at 20Fathoms). In just two hours\, you’ll define your idea\, shape your pitch\, and walk in Tuesday night ready to compete. \nRegister for the Startup Idea Workshop here.\nTCNewTech Leaderboard \nWant a shot at a $100 Downtown Traverse City gift card? This event is part of our TCNewTech Leaderboard series! Collect stars by completing activities throughout our upcoming TCNewTech programming — the more stars you rack up\, the more chances you have to win. One lucky winner will be drawn after the July 14th TCNewTech pitch competition. \nAbout 20Fathoms\nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/tcnewtech-bar-napkin-pitch-night-2/
LOCATION:Earthen Ales\, 1371 Gray Drive\, ##200\, ##200\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Core
DESCRIPTION:Build a Business That Works\nStarting a business can feel overwhelming. CO.STARTERS Core helps you move from ideas and assumptions to real insights about your customers\, your market\, and how your business can work in the real world. \nIn this 12-week cohort-based program\, entrepreneurs work through a structured process designed to help them test their ideas\, talk with customers\, refine their business model\, and build a stronger foundation to go out in the world and grow their business. Each week focuses on a key part of building a business\, from understanding yourself as a founder to validating your customer\, developing the right solution\, and understanding the financial realities of launching a business. \nParticipants will engage in hands-on exercises\, group discussions\, and real-world customer discovery work between sessions. Along the way\, you’ll connect with other founders\, hear from guest entrepreneurs\, and gain practical insights you can apply immediately. \nThe program concludes with a celebration and pitch competition\, where participants share what they’ve built and learned throughout the cohort. \nWhat You’ll Explore During the Program\nOver the course of 12 weeks\, participants will explore topics including: \n\nKnowing yourself as a founder\nUnderstanding your customer\nConducting meaningful customer discovery interviews\nFinding the right solution to customer problems\nBuilding strong relationships with customers\nDeveloping key building blocks of your business\nCreating systems and operational structures\nUnderstanding costs and pricing\nFinancial modeling and the true cost of launching a business\nPlanning for sustainable growth\n\nParticipants will also spend significant time talking with real customers\, gathering feedback\, and refining their ideas between sessions. \nAbout the Facilitators\nErin Srebinski is the Director of Entrepreneurship at 20Fathoms\, where she spends most of her time helping entrepreneurs turn messy ideas into real\, working businesses. She leads programs and initiatives that support founders across Northern Michigan\, connecting them with the tools and people they need to move forward. With a background in human-centered design\, customer experience\, and startup education\, Erin is passionate about helping founders get out of their heads and into the real world. \nLisa Carbonell serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at 20Fathoms. In this role she is excited to connect with local founders and help them turn chaos into cadence. She is a Certified Scrum Master and Organizational Coach specializing in cultivating authenticity\, transparency\, accountability\, and continuous learning using an Agile framework. She helps individuals and teams 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/co-starters-core/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:https://share.hsforms.com/1z2J5yC19RPOpabtm4GEDhgd0yi3
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:Be the Hero: The Journey of Your Brand Story\, a 20Fathoms Breakfast Lab
DESCRIPTION:This Week at Breakfast Lab\nPeople don’t connect with logos or taglines; they connect with stories. But most businesses struggle to tell theirs in a way that actually sticks. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore what makes brand storytelling so powerful and how you can use it to make your business feel genuinely human. The hardest part for most founders isn’t explaining what they do or how they do it; it’s communicating why they do it. That’s exactly where we’ll start. \nWe’ll walk through the 6 essential elements of brand architecture\, how to develop your WHY and define your brand purpose\, the 5 critical attributes of effective brand storytelling\, and benchmark examples from brands that have done it right. You’ll leave with a clear framework for crafting a story that resonates with your audience and moves them to action. \nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim serves as the Chief Marketing & Experience Officer for The KRÄM Group. Tim is a visionary marketing and business operations executive with over 30 years of experience building and scaling high-impact brands that drive customer engagement and sustained revenue growth. Throughout his career\, he has demonstrated a unique ability to identify market opportunities and translate complex strategies into decisive execution. His background spans a vast array of industries\, including multi-unit car washes\, construction\, and spirits\, making him a versatile leader capable of driving innovation and profitability across diverse business sectors. \nTim’s professional journey is marked by significant entrepreneurial and leadership milestones\, including founding Werkshop Branding\, which he grew to $12.5 million in annual billings before its acquisition by a private equity group. He has held high-level executive roles across various industries\, including a Kentucky bourbon startup\, major restaurant franchises\, higher education\, and healthcare-related companies. \nBeyond his professional accomplishments\, Tim is deeply committed to his faith and his family. Born abroad in Switzerland\, he brings a global perspective to his work\, balanced by a personal dedication to mentorship and community involvement. Tim and his wife\, Keri\, live in Traverse City\, MI. When he isn’t shaping brand strategies for businesses\, Tim enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with his wife\, cooking\, finding the best pizza joints in the country\, and spending time with their five grown children and two grandchildren. \nAbout Breakfast Lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs. Connecting you to the right tools and the right people at the right time. \nThese events are held in person and offered virtually. There is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome. \nAnd if you’d like to stay and keep working\, coworking at 20Fathoms is free on Thursdays for Breakfast Lab attendees.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/be-the-hero-the-journey-of-your-brand-story-a-20fathoms-breakfast-lab/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Lab
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T043021
CREATED:20251121T171239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183654Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Traverse City
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. \nSchedule an appointment in advance or drop in. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/drop-in-startup-coaching-traverse-city-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T091500
DTSTAMP:20260605T043021
CREATED:20260511T133010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T133050Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:https://share.hsforms.com/1z2J5yC19RPOpabtm4GEDhgd0yi3
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T091500
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:https://share.hsforms.com/1z2J5yC19RPOpabtm4GEDhgd0yi3
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T091500
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:https://share.hsforms.com/1z2J5yC19RPOpabtm4GEDhgd0yi3
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T043021
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech Meetup - Traverse City
DESCRIPTION:Join us for connection\, empowerment\, and lots of fun!\n\n\nEach month Women in Tech gathers to build community and support amongst women working in\, or interested in\, the tech industry and tech-related roles. \nThis meetup is casual\, fun\, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on\, share our stories\, and pool our collected expertise to support each other on our journeys. \nThis informal meetup is meant to help women build local connections and work on their professional growth (yeah\, support systems!). Gatherings are often made up of half-returning and half-new women\, creating a welcoming and approachable energy. \nThis event is free and open to all\, including students! Light snacks will be provided. Registration is requested to ensure ample seating\, but walk-ins are always welcome. Look for the Women in Tech/20Fathoms signage. \nWe can’t wait to see you! \nAbout 20Fathoms \nBased in Traverse City\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, TCNewTech pitch competitions\, access to capital\, a vibrant coworking space\, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/ \nThank you to our event partner:
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/women-in-tech-meetup-traverse-city-16/
LOCATION:Earthen Ales\, 1371 Gray Drive\, ##200\, ##200\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Tech Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260605T043021
CREATED:20260512T151850Z
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SUMMARY:The Profit-First Founder's AI Stack: Where to Use AI Before You Have Revenue\, a 20Fathoms Breakfast Lab
DESCRIPTION:This Week at Breakfast Lab\nMost founders treat AI as a productivity hack. Smart founders treat it as a profit lever. \nIn this session\, we’ll walk through where AI actually moves the needle when you’re pre-revenue or early-revenue\, the work it can replace\, the spend it can defer\, and the leverage it creates when you can’t afford to hire. You’ll see live demos of real AI workflows used in building and scaling a business from the ground up. \nWe’ll cover the four highest-ROI places early-stage founders should put AI to work today (and the two places not to)\, live walkthroughs of AI workflows for marketing\, customer research\, financial modeling\, and sales follow-up using tools you already have access to\, and a simple framework for deciding what to automate\, what to outsource\, and what to keep on your own desk. You’ll leave with a practical\, ready-to-use AI stack\, built for the stage you’re actually in. \nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swift is the founder of Swift Profit Systems\, a profit acceleration advisory firm based in Traverse City. Before SPS\, Elliot spent four years in real estate\, then co-founded and scaled 42 Degrees\, a Michigan manufacturing company\, from $0 to $75 million in revenue over seven years\, building it to 120 employees and holding a 38% gross margin through an 85% wholesale price collapse. That decade of operator experience\, making payroll\, navigating regulators\, and fixing problems on the floor at 2 a.m.\, is the foundation of how Elliot now helps owner-operated businesses find and fix the hidden leaks costing them six and seven figures a year. Today he runs SPS with his wife Monika\, leans heavily on AI to operate lean and find profit for clients\, and is raising two kids\, Natalie and Wyatt\, in Traverse City. \nAbout Breakfast Lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs. Connecting you to the right tools and the right people at the right time. \nThese events are held in person and offered virtually. There is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome. \nAnd if you’d like to stay and keep working\, coworking at 20Fathoms is free on Thursdays for Breakfast Lab attendees.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/the-profit-first-founders-ai-stack-where-to-use-ai-before-you-have-revenue-a-20fathoms-breakfast-lab/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Lab
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T043021
CREATED:20251121T171239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T183654Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Traverse City
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. \nSchedule an appointment in advance or drop in. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/drop-in-startup-coaching-traverse-city-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:Get Unstuck: 1:1 Business Strategy Sessions with Breneman Advisors
DESCRIPTION:One-on-one sessions with Breneman Advisors are designed to help you think through your business and move forward with confidence.\n\n\nOffice Hours with Breneman Advisors\n20Fathoms is hosting monthly office hours with Breneman Advisors for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nIf you’re feeling stuck\, unsure what to prioritize\, or just want a solid path forward\, this is a chance to talk it through with someone who’s been there. \nWhether you’re working through your numbers\, trying to grow\, streamline operations\, or think long-term\, these sessions are designed to give you practical guidance and real clarity. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Last Thursday of each month\nTime: 2:30-5:00\nSession Length: 45-60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. \nImportant Note\nIf you sign up for a specific month and we’re unable to accommodate you due to demand\, we’ll automatically move your registration to the next month’s Office Hours and notify you as soon as possible. \nWho This Is For\nFounders\, operators\, and business owners who want support with: \n\nMaking sense of your financials\nImproving operations and saving time\nPlanning for growth or your next move\nUnderstanding your market or customers\nPreparing for funding or investment\nThinking through long-term strategy or exit\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/get-unstuck-11-business-strategy-sessions-with-breneman-advisors-7/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Unstuck: 1:1 Business Strategy Sessions with Breneman Advisors
DESCRIPTION:One-on-one sessions with Breneman Advisors are designed to help you think through your business and move forward with confidence.\n\n\nOffice Hours with Breneman Advisors\n20Fathoms is hosting monthly office hours with Breneman Advisors for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nIf you’re feeling stuck\, unsure what to prioritize\, or just want a solid path forward\, this is a chance to talk it through with someone who’s been there. \nWhether you’re working through your numbers\, trying to grow\, streamline operations\, or think long-term\, these sessions are designed to give you practical guidance and real clarity. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Last Thursday of each month\nTime: 2:30-5:00\nSession Length: 45-60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. \nImportant Note\nIf you sign up for a specific month and we’re unable to accommodate you due to demand\, we’ll automatically move your registration to the next month’s Office Hours and notify you as soon as possible. \nWho This Is For\nFounders\, operators\, and business owners who want support with: \n\nMaking sense of your financials\nImproving operations and saving time\nPlanning for growth or your next move\nUnderstanding your market or customers\nPreparing for funding or investment\nThinking through long-term strategy or exit\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/get-unstuck-11-business-strategy-sessions-with-breneman-advisors-8/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Unstuck: 1:1 Business Strategy Sessions with Breneman Advisors
DESCRIPTION:One-on-one sessions with Breneman Advisors are designed to help you think through your business and move forward with confidence.\n\n\nOffice Hours with Breneman Advisors\n20Fathoms is hosting monthly office hours with Breneman Advisors for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nIf you’re feeling stuck\, unsure what to prioritize\, or just want a solid path forward\, this is a chance to talk it through with someone who’s been there. \nWhether you’re working through your numbers\, trying to grow\, streamline operations\, or think long-term\, these sessions are designed to give you practical guidance and real clarity. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Last Thursday of each month\nTime: 2:30-5:00\nSession Length: 45-60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. \nImportant Note\nIf you sign up for a specific month and we’re unable to accommodate you due to demand\, we’ll automatically move your registration to the next month’s Office Hours and notify you as soon as possible. \nWho This Is For\nFounders\, operators\, and business owners who want support with: \n\nMaking sense of your financials\nImproving operations and saving time\nPlanning for growth or your next move\nUnderstanding your market or customers\nPreparing for funding or investment\nThinking through long-term strategy or exit\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/get-unstuck-11-business-strategy-sessions-with-breneman-advisors-9/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T090000
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SUMMARY:Founder Accountability Huddle
DESCRIPTION:ALL SESSIONS TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. \nStay Connected. Stay Accountable. Stay Human.\nScrum 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. \nThese 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. \nWhether 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. Think of it is turning chaos into cadence. \nPlease fill out this form for the Zoom link to join. \nWhat you’ll experience:\n\nReal accountability – A gentle nudge to keep moving forward on the things that matter most to you.\nProblem-solving together – Bring your sticky challenges and get ideas\, feedback\, and encouragement from peers who’ve been there too.\nBalance for founders – Set goals for both your business and your well-being\, because entrepreneurship is about the whole person.\nCommunity connection – Build genuine relationships with other entrepreneurs who understand your highs\, lows\, and everything in between.\n\nWhat you can expect to learn:\n\nHands-on Scrum Experience – Gain practical skills in Sprint Planning\, Daily Stand-ups\, and Retrospectives to boost productivity.\nStronger Focus & Problem-Solving – Improve clarity\, adaptability\, and decision-making with structured support and real-time feedback.\nTangible Progress on Goals – Make measurable strides on your projects with structured accountability and agile execution.\n\nThere is no cost to attend. \nWorkshop schedule:\n1. Sprint Kickoff & Planning (1 hour)\nHeld on the first Monday of each month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe launch the new sprint\, align on goals\, and identify priority tasks for the month. \n2. Stand-Up / Daily Scrum (15 minutes\, M/W/F)\nOccurs every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday during the sprint from 9:00–9:15 am.\nQuick check-ins to share progress\, surface blockers\, and keep momentum. \n3. Sprint Review & Retrospective (1 hour)\nHeld on the last Friday of the month from 9:00–10:00 am.\nWe review accomplishments\, discuss challenges\, and reflect on improvements going into the next sprint. \nAbout the presenter:\nAs 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.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/founder-accountability-huddle-3-3/2026-06-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T090000
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SUMMARY:Investing & Retirement for Entrepreneurs\, a 20Fathoms Breakfast Lab
DESCRIPTION:This Week at Breakfast Lab\nRunning your own business gives you freedom\, but it also means no employer matching your 401(k) or handing you a retirement plan. That part is on you. \nIn this session\, we’ll break down smart investing and retirement strategies built specifically for solo entrepreneurs and LLC owners. You’ll learn how to grow wealth\, reduce your tax burden\, and create reliable income streams\, without needing a traditional employer-sponsored plan to do it. \nWe’ll dig into what investing actually is and the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make early on\, how 401(k) and non-401(k) strategies work\, and when to use each\, the best retirement approaches for business owners at every stage\, and what to do financially when you start hiring and scaling. You’ll leave with a clear path to start building long-term financial security on your own terms. \nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Tanas is a financial consultant at Cambridge Brokers specializing in retirement planning\, tax-free growth\, and tactical investments. With experience spanning insurance\, financial planning\, and retirement solutions\, Jonathan works with clients to grow wealth\, reduce taxes\, and build long-term financial confidence. His mission is simple: help American families protect their money and retire with confidence. \nAbout Breakfast Lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs. Connecting you to the right tools and the right people at the right time. \nThese events are held in person and offered virtually. There is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome. \nAnd if you’d like to stay and keep working\, coworking at 20Fathoms is free on Thursdays for Breakfast Lab attendees.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/investing-retirement-for-entrepreneurs-a-20fathoms-breakfast-lab/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Lab
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Traverse City
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. \nSchedule an appointment in advance or drop in. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/drop-in-startup-coaching-traverse-city-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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