News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

Don’t Miss Out on Summer at 20Fathoms! 

Summer in Traverse City can’t be beat. Beach days, sunset hikes, orchard visits, family biking adventures, concerts in the parks… we look forward to it all year for good reason!  When it’s time to get...

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July 17, 2024

Eric Roberts, 20Fathoms Executive Director, Announces his Retirement

Over the past several years, 20Fathoms in Traverse City has grown from a small startup incubator and coworking space to become the regional hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. At the helm as...

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TCNewTech University Showdown

July 16, 2024

Four startups selected to pitch at the July 30 TCNewTech

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on July 30, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: Adrenaline InteractiveAdrenaline...

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July 10, 2024

Funding Options for Startups: Two bills aim to fill gaps in current capital market

This article was written by Cameron Young, Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms. It originally appeared in the Traverse City Business News. Michigan has long been celebrated for its industrial strengths, having served as a cornerstone to...

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Cameron Young

June 13, 2024

Cameron Young Joins 20Fathoms as Manager of Startup Capital

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Cameron Young has joined the organization as Manager of Startup Capital. In this role, Cameron manages 20Fathoms’ initiatives to connect startup founders to funding sources that help them launch...

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Networking at TCNewTech

June 4, 2024

Ugh, Networking! Why making meaningful connections is essential to your startup

This article was written by Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization at 20Fathoms. It originally appeared in the Traverse City Business News. Networking gets a bad rap. While it may come easy for some,...

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The Lab at MSUFCU

May 9, 2024

Navigating Innovation: Lessons from the Frontlines of Startup Collaboration

This article was written by Ben Maxim, Chief Digital Strategy & Innovation Officer at MSU Federal Credit Union, a 20Fathoms Community Partner. In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, partnerships between credit unions and financial...

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