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SUMMARY:Breakfast Lab: Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Explore funding options for your startup\, from bootstrapping to venture capital\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to start up\, Breakfast Lab takes your business model to the next level. \nIn this week’s session facilitated by Cameron Young\, Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms\, you’ll learn about funding options for your startup\, from bootstrapping to venture capital. \nWe’ll focus on:\n\nInsights on creating a funding plan\nWhat you need to pitch your business to potential investors\n\nAbout Breakfast Lab\nBreakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs\, providing access to the right tools and the right people at the right time. \nThese events are held in person and there is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThere are two parts to each Breakfast Lab: \n\nStartup Workshop: 9 – 10:30 am\n\n\nStartup Coaching: 10:30 am – noon\n\nAttend both parts\, or just one. \nLearn more about Breakfast Lab. \nWho should attend:\nBreakfast Lab was designed specifically to support: \n\nIdea and early-stage startup founders with scalable innovations and technologies\n\n\nEntrepreneurs navigating strategic growth or a pivot in their business model\n\nPrerequisite:\nYou need to have your business model canvas outlined to benefit from the Breakfast Lab workshops. \nDon’t have a canvas yet? No sweat – join a Business Model Kick-off or Startup Bootcamp to get started. \nMeet this week’s facilitator:\nCameron Young is the Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms. He manages 20Fathoms’ initiatives to connect startup founders to funding sources that help them launch and scale their businesses. This includes the Michigan SBDC Business Accelerator Fund and other local\, state\, and national grants\, loans\, and investment opportunities. A Traverse City native\, Cameron earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lake Superior State University and an MBA from Michigan Tech University. \nPresenting Partner:\n\n\n\nSupporting Partner:\n\n\n\nAbout 20Fathoms:\n20Fathoms is the home of entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. Based in Traverse City and serving all of Northwest Lower Michigan\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit startup incubator and resource center for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. The organization works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and specializes in working with technology-focused companies. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, connections\, funding\, and general support.
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LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Lab: Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Explore funding options for your startup\, from bootstrapping to venture capital\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to start up\, Breakfast Lab takes your business model to the next level. \nIn this week’s session facilitated by Cameron Young\, Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms\, you’ll learn about funding options for your startup\, from bootstrapping to venture capital. \nWe’ll focus on:\n\nInsights on creating a funding plan\nWhat you need to pitch your business to potential investors\n\nAbout Breakfast Lab\nBreakfast Lab is a weekly event at 20Fathoms where you’ll get expert guidance to help meet your most pressing startup needs\, providing access to the right tools and the right people at the right time. \nThese events are held in person and there is no cost to attend. Coffee and a light breakfast are provided. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThere are two parts to each Breakfast Lab: \n\nStartup Workshop: 9 – 10:30 am\n\n\nStartup Coaching: 10:30 am – noon\n\nAttend both parts\, or just one. \nLearn more about Breakfast Lab. \nWho should attend:\nBreakfast Lab was designed specifically to support: \n\nIdea and early-stage startup founders with scalable innovations and technologies\n\n\nEntrepreneurs navigating strategic growth or a pivot in their business model\n\nPrerequisite:\nYou need to have your business model canvas outlined to benefit from the Breakfast Lab workshops. \nDon’t have a canvas yet? No sweat – join a Business Model Kick-off or Startup Bootcamp to get started. \nMeet this week’s facilitator:\nCameron Young is the Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms. He manages 20Fathoms’ initiatives to connect startup founders to funding sources that help them launch and scale their businesses. This includes the Michigan SBDC Business Accelerator Fund and other local\, state\, and national grants\, loans\, and investment opportunities. A Traverse City native\, Cameron earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lake Superior State University and an MBA from Michigan Tech University. \nPresenting Partner:\n\n\n\nSupporting Partner:\n\n\n\nAbout 20Fathoms:\n20Fathoms is the home of entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. Based in Traverse City and serving all of Northwest Lower Michigan\, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit startup incubator and resource center for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. The organization works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries\, and specializes in working with technology-focused companies. Programs include startup education\, business coaching\, connections\, funding\, and general support.
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Venture Capital\, presented by ID Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Learn how venture capital works and how your startup can prepare for funding\n\n\nRaising venture capital can feel like a mystery for early-stage founders\, but it doesn’t have to be. Join 20Fathoms\, ID Ventures\, and Michigan Rise + Red Cedar Ventures for a candid conversation on how venture capital (VC) works\, what investors look for\, and how startups can prepare for funding. \nThis session is designed for founders who are new to the VC landscape\, offering a straightforward discussion followed by an open Q&A. \nPresenters include: \n\nJeff Ponders II\, Principal\, ID Ventures\nPete Martin\, Director of Portfolio Management\, Michigan Rise + Red Cedar Ventures\n‘Tember Shea\, Community and Portfolio Manager\, ID Ventures\n\nWho should attend:\nIdea- and early-stage startups and entrepreneurs interested in learning about funding. \n  \nThis event is part of Northern Michigan Startup Week. View the full schedule for this week of events celebrating entrepreneurship\, innovation\, and the growing startup community in Northern Michigan. \nAbout ID Ventures\nID Ventures scales promising early-stage ventures into thriving companies that help support the state’s economy\, provide jobs to local talent\, and bolster Michigan’s growing startup community. In addition to capital\, their team of experts works with ecosystem partners across their network in order to help companies prepare for follow-on funding\, scale their teams\, and develop their boards and advisors. Learn more: https://idventures.com/ \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/
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