Learn how to tell your brand's storyYour brand is more than a logo — it’s the story you tell, the emotions you spark, and the experience you create. Join branding expert Jaime Edmondson for a hands-on workshop designed to help startups define and communicate their brand with clarity and confidence. Whether you're just starting out, you're […]
Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
Schedule free consultation time with Varnum LLP! Are you a founder or early-stage company with a particular legal question or issue that has you stumped? Do you not know what you don’t know, legally? What questions do you have that you wish you could discuss with an attorney? Varnum Law can assist and is willing […]
Learn about entrepreneurship in Michigan Join us for an in-depth look at Michigan’s Startup Scene: Past, Present, and Future with Pete Martin from the MSU Research Foundation. We’ll explore the transformation of Michigan’s entrepreneurial landscape, from a state once plagued by “brain drain” to a thriving hub of innovation and growth. Pete will unpack why […]
Community, connections, and innovation, plus a deep dive into bluetech The TCNewTech Pitch Competition is a fun and free public event featuring Michigan-based startups. Cheer on founders as they pitch their innovative business ideas on stage and compete for cash awards. Pitch presenters represent the wide variety of growing businesses in Michigan. Each presenter will […]
Happens the third Wednesday of the month. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
Join us for connection, empowerment, and lots of fun! Each month Women in Tech gathers to build community and support amongst women working in, or interested in, the tech industry and tech-related roles. This meetup is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we're currently working on, share our stories, and […]
Define your minimum viable product (MVP) and develop a plan to test and refine it Whether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to start up, Breakfast Lab takes your business model to the next level. In this week’s session facilitated by Brittany Vanderbeek, you’ll learn how to define your minimum viable product […]
Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
Happens the third Thursday of the month. No RSVP required. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
How to read, understand, and act on what your numbers are telling youNumbers don’t just add up—they tell a story.This workshop will help startup founders and business owners decode their financial reports and use them to make better decisions. Framed around the idea that accounting is the language of business, participants will learn how to […]
Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
Reflect, ask questions, and turn insights into action Over the past few months, we’ve explored key topics every founder needs to know—from customer discovery and MVPs to marketing, fundraising, and financials. Now it’s time to zoom out and see how it all fits together. Join us for a special wrap-up session hosted by Tex Criqui, […]
Happens every Thursday. Appointments recommended. Drop in coaching is also available. Just show up and bring your questions! Connect with startup experts who can help you grow. Startup 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 […]
A casual networking event and fireside chat with local entrepreneursBuild deeper connections with your local startup community at 20Fathoms: Unplugged, a casual networking event the last Thursday of every month!Mingle with peers who care about the growth of our region’s entrepreneurship community, dive into conversations with local founders, and celebrate the exciting ideas shaping Northern […]
