News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

February startup bootcamp open for registration 

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that the next offering of its signature bootcamp, offered in partnership with CO.STARTERS, will be held in February in Traverse City. The CO.STARTERS bootcamp is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs...

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October 5, 2022

10 Benefits of Working From the 20Fathoms Coworking Space

We asked our members why they love working from the 20Fathoms coworking space and the #1 reason was clear. 1. Community connections The connections made in the 20Fathoms coworking space lead to new opportunities, clients, mentors,...

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Coding at 20Fathoms

September 28, 2022

20Fathoms awarded funding to support high-tech startups in Northern Michigan

20Fathoms has been awarded a $50,000 Business Incubator Program Gateway Representative grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, a partnership between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “By awarding...

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September 15, 2022

20Fathoms announces the graduation of Hybrid Robotics and Starboard Solutions

The Traverse City-based tech startup incubator 20Fathoms is pleased to announce the graduation of Hybrid Robotics and Starboard Solutions Corp. A celebration for these 2022 graduates will be held Thursday, October 13, 5 – 7:30...

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Matt Goddard

September 12, 2022

Founder’s Story: Matt Goddard and Hybrid Robotics

In 2022, Traverse City, Mich. gained three spots on the “Best of the Midwest: Startup Cities Rankings” due to growing resources for startup founders including access to angel and venture capital, pitch competitions, and the...

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August 16, 2022

Founders’ Story: Earthen Ales

We recently spoke with Jamie and Andrew Jamie Kidwell-Brix, co-founders of Earthen Ales to learn their journey as founders of this sustainability-focused brewery in Traverse City. Earthen Ales is also a 20Fathoms sponsor, providing beer...

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Brittany VanderBeek

August 15, 2022

Brittany VanderBeek Joins 20Fathoms as Director of Development & Community Engagement

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Brittany VanderBeek has joined the organization as Director of Development & Community Engagement. In this role, Brittany will work with donors and supporters throughout our community to strengthen 20Fathoms’...

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