News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

Fractional Insights takes top award at the November 19 TCNewTech Pitch Competition

Blooma awarded second place award; Ecosphere Organics took home the Audience Choice Award 20Fathoms is pleased to announce the winners of the November 19 TCNewTech pitch competition. Fractional Insights won the First Place Award, receiving...

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March 15, 2021

Healthtech Startup Profile: HealthBridge

HealthBridge is a first-of-its-kind healthcare payment solution that provides individuals with simplified healthcare billing and increased financial security. With offices in both Traverse City and Grand Rapids, Michigan, HealthBridge grew within and alongside the 20Fathoms...

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March 3, 2021

To-Do List for Landing an Entry-Level Job in Tech

Some of the most in-demand careers are in tech: software development, website design, cybersecurity, digital marketing, UI/UX, and more. Despite this high demand, like many professions it can still be difficult to break into the...

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February 25, 2021

Welcome New 20Fathoms Members! (Winter 2021)

We have a few new faces around 20Fathoms! Say hello to Clare Boals, Patrick Ellis, Abby McKiernan, Brian Stewart, and Nick Aja. Clare Boals Head of Customer Care at Willow Pump Describe your professional background. I...

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Work from home, zoom

February 16, 2021

Job Search Tips for Remote Workers

As the world has experimented with remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals and employers have learned that they enjoy it and want to continue to do so long term. Remote work can offer...

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Cyber learn-a-thon

February 15, 2021

Cyber Learn-a-Thon for High School Students and Their Parents

20Fathoms and Newton’s Road have partnered to offer a free Cyber Learn-a-thon to Northwest Michigan high school students and their parents from Feb. 26 to Mar. 26, 2021. The course teaches how to protect personal...

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HealthSpark Accelerator FAQ

February 12, 2021

FAQ: HealthSpark Accelerator

1) What is the HealthSpark Accelerator? The HealthSpark Accelerator is a 12-week, high-intensity startup acceleration program for startups in digital and tele-health who are interested in engaging with rural health systems. 2) Where is the...

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