News from Northern Michigan’s startup community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

Work Hard, Play Hard this Summer at 20Fathoms

Summer in Traverse City makes the motto “work hard, play hard” come to life. From pristine beaches to unparalleled hiking, there’s no better place to be when the sun is shining. And with those long...

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Freshwater research and innovation center

January 9, 2023

$1.6 million in funding for Freshwater Research & Innovation Center

The Discovery Center & Pier, will receive $1.6 million for the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center project in Traverse City as part of the federal government funding bill recently passed by Congress. Once complete, the...

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December 7, 2022

2022: A Year of Growth at 20Fathoms

Over the past year, 20Fathoms has grown in many directions as we’ve worked hard to further our mission: to accelerate the growth of tech startups, entrepreneurs, and scalable businesses in the Grand Traverse Region. As...

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December 7, 2022

Rebecca Teahen and Greg Luyt Join 20Fathoms Board of Directors

The Traverse City-based tech startup incubator 20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Rebecca Teahen and Greg Luyt have been elected to the organization’s board of directors. Rebecca is an Associate Financial Advisor at Baird. In...

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December 5, 2022

Our Top 10 Stories of 2022

In case you missed them, here are the most-read articles from the 20Fathoms website this year. 1. Megan Swan Joins 20Fathoms as Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives Jul. 12 | 20Fathoms is pleased to...

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Brew exterior

November 11, 2022

A Conversation with Brew, 20Fathoms’ Coffee Sponsor

Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with the General Manager of Brew, Dani Farr, to chat about coffee and the start-up community. Brew is a popular coffee shop (and now bar!) in downtown...

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Ram Lee artwork at 20Fathoms

November 10, 2022

20Fathoms Coworking Space Features Art by Ram Lee

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new exhibition of local artwork at their coworking space, featuring the work of Ram Lee. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to show my art and support 20Fathoms,” said Ram....

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