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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-17/
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-18/
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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/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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SUMMARY:Customer Discovery: Find Your Market & Build What Matters
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Market. Build What Matters. Stop Guessing.\nCustomer Discovery at 20Fathoms is designed to help you stop guessing and start building with solid evidence. \nEven the most promising ideas fail when founders confuse what they can build with what the market actually needs. This 5-week cohort gives you a structured\, evidence-driven process to identify real customer demand\, define your beachhead market (the specific group of customers you’ll focus on first)\, and build a business model grounded in reality. Through hands-on work\, real customer conversations\, and expert guidance\, you’ll surface critical risks early. You won’t waste time\, energy\, or runway chasing the wrong opportunity. \nAPPLY HERE!\nWhat you’ll walk away with:\nYour most important customer segment (ie. beachhead market)– Know exactly who you’re building for and where to focus first.\nReal customer insights – Conduct 20–30 structured interviews that reveal true pain points\, decision criteria\, and buying behavior.\nA business model that makes sense – Align your revenue model\, pricing\, and go-to-market strategy with real demand.\nA lower-risk path forward – Test your assumptions early and move ahead with confidence. \nWhat you’ll experience:\nAn evidence-driven approach – Replace assumptions with real data from the market.\nSystematic discovery – Learn a structured process to uncover what customers truly value (not just what you think they value).\nFocused direction – Identify your beachhead market and concentrate your efforts where traction is most achievable.?\nEarly risk reduction – Surface your biggest unknowns early and test them before you scale.\nGuided support – Work alongside experienced facilitators and a cohort of founders doing the same work. \n  \nWorkshop schedule:\n\nSaturday\, May 2 (9am – 4pm) —  Kickoff – In Person @ 20Fathoms\nWeek of May 4 (Flexible appts) — Virtual Office Hours with Julie\nWednesdays: May 13\, May 20\, May 27\, June 3 (4:30 – 7pm) — Virtual Weekly Cohort Sessions\n\nHow the program works:\n5 cohort sessions – Interactive workshops\, working time\, and group discussion over 5 weeks.\n1:1 coaching support – Private sessions to refine your interviews and analyze what you’re learning.\nOn-demand resources – Supplemental content to keep you moving between sessions.\nFinal presentation – Share your insights\, direction\, and next steps with peers and advisors.\nProven methodology – Built on the I-Corps framework used by 3\,000+ ventures nationwide. \nWho this is for:\n*Please note: This is an active\, working cohort. You’ll be expected to talk to customers\, reflect on what you’re learning\, and show up ready to engage. \n\nYou have an idea but aren’t sure who it’s for\nYou’ve started something but aren’t gaining traction\nYou’re tired of guessing and want real answers\nYou’re willing to talk to customers and do the work\n\nAbout the presenter:\nJulie Collins is a deep tech innovation expert and founder of The Opportunity Practice\, where she helps founders and teams answer the critical question: why you\, why now? With over 10\,000 hours of innovation consulting experience\, Julie specializes in guiding entrepreneurs through structured\, evidence-driven customer discovery\, helping them uncover real market needs\, validate opportunities\, and build strategies that actually work. Her approach is grounded in proven frameworks used across thousands of ventures\, particularly in complex and emerging markets\, where understanding the customer and value chain is essential to success. Julie is known for pushing founders past assumptions and into real insight\, so they can build the right business for the right market.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/customer-discovery-find-your-market-build-what-matters/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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SUMMARY:Understanding Investors: Risk\, Funding\, and What It Takes to Get Funded\, a 20Fathoms Breakfast Lab
DESCRIPTION:This Week at Breakfast Lab\nRaising money for your startup isn’t just about having a great idea; it’s about understanding how investors think. \nIn this session\, we’ll break down the fundamentals of startup investing\, from how investors evaluate risk to what they expect in return. You’ll learn how funding stages work (from seed to exit)\, where different types of capital come from\, and how angels\, venture capitalists\, and corporate investors each approach opportunities differently. \nWe’ll also dig into what actually makes a company investable—what investors look for\, common mistakes founders make when fundraising\, and how to position your business to increase your chances of getting funded. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the funding landscape and what it takes to navigate it with confidence. \nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Scott serves as Startup Technical Advisor at 20Fathoms\, where he works closely with founders to help them start and grow companies\, with a particular focus on supporting those in the local bluetech economy. \nPeter is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Power 3D\, Grasp Robotics\, and CellDrop Biosciences. With over 20 years of experience across industry and academia\, he has advised 25+ technology startups on strategy\, marketing\, sales\, and finance—helping secure more than $14 million in investment across a range of sectors including energy\, consumer products\, and medical devices. \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/understanding-investors-risk-funding-and-what-it-takes-to-get-funded-a-20fathoms-breakfast-lab/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, 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-2/2026-06-04/
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-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-06-04/
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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 workshop is designed to help you shift your mindset\, strengthen your foundation\, and start building for growth. \nStartUp to ScaleUp focuses on what it actually takes to evolve your venture beyond the early stages. 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. \nThis session is especially valuable for founders\, small business owners\, and operators who are ready to move from scrappy startup mode into a more structured\, scalable business. \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/
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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 workshop is designed to help you shift your mindset\, strengthen your foundation\, and start building for growth. \nStartUp to ScaleUp focuses on what it actually takes to evolve your venture beyond the early stages. 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. \nThis session is especially valuable for founders\, small business owners\, and operators who are ready to move from scrappy startup mode into a more structured\, scalable business. \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.
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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 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T130000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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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/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
CREATED:20260304T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201011Z
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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\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Tech Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T131018Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210503Z
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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 E. Traverse Hwy\, 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 E. Traverse Hwy\, 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 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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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/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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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-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T131018Z
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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-2/2026-07-02/
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-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T164500
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T115042Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-19/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-20/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260706T181500
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-21/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger
DESCRIPTION:Get legal guidance from Josh Traeger to launch or manage your business with clarity\, confidence\, and care.\n\n\nLegal Office Hours with True North Legal Group\n20Fathoms is excited to offer monthly Legal Office Hours with Josh Traeger\, Attorney at True North Legal Group\, exclusively for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners. \nWhether you’re navigating early-stage questions\, reviewing contracts\, forming an LLC\, protecting your IP\, or just trying to understand what you don’t know yet\, this is your chance to connect with an experienced attorney in a low-pressure\, founder-friendly setting. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Second Monday of the month (January–April)\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm\nSession Length: 30–60 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. Once you register\, we’ll follow up to confirm your exact meeting time. \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\, small business owners\, and entrepreneurs who need clarity on topics such as: \n\nBusiness formation + structure\nContracts + compliance\nCorporate governance\nEmployment considerations\nEarly-stage legal strategy\nGeneral small business questions\n\nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding. Office hours provide general legal guidance and education; they are not a substitute for ongoing legal representation.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/legal-office-hours-with-josh-traeger-22/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy\, Ste. 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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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-2/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T150000
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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-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
CREATED:20251017T131018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T131018Z
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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-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T004126
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-2-2-2-2-3-2/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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