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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November 19, 2024

20Fathoms brings new business startup coaching services to Benzonia, Manistee, and Traverse City

20Fathoms is pleased to announce new one-on-one startup coaching opportunities now available on a recurring basis for entrepreneurs in Manistee, Traverse City, and Benzie County. This service is open to all entrepreneurs and available at...

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November 14, 2024

Founder’s Story: Rain & Revelry

With their company, Northern Michigan entrepreneurs Gina Stegehuis, Amber Kilgore, and Yarrow Young aim to be the Midwest’s hub for fantasy events For moms Gina Stegehuis, Amber Kilgore, and Yarrow Young, working a traditional 9-5...

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November 12, 2024

Four startups selected to pitch at the November 19 TCNewTech

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on November 19, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: BloomaBlooma is...

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Craig Wesley

November 11, 2024

Craig Wesley Joins 20Fathoms as Executive Director

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Craig Wesley has joined the organization as Executive Director, bringing over 25 years of business and executive experience to the Traverse City-based startup incubator and coworking space. Craig brings...

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Double your impact

October 16, 2024

New Matching Campaign Supports Startup Programs 

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a matching campaign fundraiser launching today and running through November, thanks to the generous support of Honor Bank.  “We have seen a huge demand for our startup programs this fall,...

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Indigenous Business Bootcamp participants

October 16, 2024

Indigenous entrepreneurs gather for Business & Marketing Essentials bootcamp 

Indigenous entrepreneurs from around Northern Michigan gathered at 20Fathoms in late September for a 3-day bootcamp focused on building their business and marketing skills – and connecting them to one another.  “What I hear from...

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