Understand the difference between wasting your money and crafting your patents wisely What goes into a quality patent, and where possible, how do you get it without breaking the bank? Answering these questions will be the focus of our discussion. You’ve put too much into your innovation to come up short when its life depends […]
Join us at TC Women in Tech Meetup for connection, empowerment, and lots of fun! Join 20Fathoms as we host Women in Tech, a Northern Michigan social group for those working in -- or interested in -- the tech industry or in tech-related roles. This informal meetup is meant to help participants build local connections […]
Learn how to identify and deeply understand your target customers 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 Erin Srebinski, Manager of Startup Education at 20Fathoms, you’ll learn how to identify and deeply understand […]
Craft compelling marketing strategies and messaging that resonate with your audience 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 Kristina Schnepf, Owner of Peace Love & Little Donuts of Traverse City, you’ll learn how […]
Break down your startup's costs, revenue streams, and key financial metrics 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 Beth Melcher, CEO of MoneyFit, you’ll learn how to break down your startup's costs, revenue […]
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, Founder of Illuminate Opportunity, you’ll learn how to define […]
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 […]
A fun event where anyone can take the stage! TCNewTech: Bar Napkin Pitch Night returns! Join us for this fun pitch event where anyone can take the stage... all you need is an idea! In general, the projects presented at TCNewTech are already well-developed ideas, products, or services. But what about those maybe-great, this-might-be-crazy-but-I'm-considering-it-anyway ideas? […]
Happens the second Wednesday 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 […]
Explore funding options for your startup, from bootstrapping to venture capital
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 four-part plan for launching your big idea Note: your ticket for the first session represents registration for all four sessions. Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. During this four-part Startup Bootcamp hosted by 20Fathoms in partnership with CO.STARTERS, you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem solve, and […]
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 at TC Women in Tech Meetup for connection, empowerment, and lots of fun! Join 20Fathoms as we host Women in Tech, a Northern Michigan social group for those working in -- or interested in -- the tech industry or in tech-related roles. This informal meetup is meant to help participants build local connections […]
