News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

for founders, geeks, and creatives.

20Fathoms offers business essentials course for indigenous entrepreneurs, Sept. 27-29

In this 3-day bootcamp, students will learn essential business and marketing skills to form and grow business ideas. 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new offering designed specifically with indigenous entrepreneurs in mind: a 3-day...

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July 24, 2020

The COVID-19 Telehealth Accelerator and What It Means for Rural Healthcare

Rural hospitals are hurting. Significant financial challenges combined with growing physician shortages are resulting in the closures of services and facilities in rural areas across the country which means that patients increasingly need to drive long distances to receive care.

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Justin teaching a tccodes workshop

July 16, 2020

Why You Should Manage Tech Talent Like a Supply Chain

Human capital is as crucial to businesses as financial capital. This is especially true for tech startups where entrepreneurs can’t do it all alone – they need talented software developers and other tech professionals to...

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Jen Casey

July 15, 2020

Meet the Mentor: Jen Casey, Specializing in Sales, Advertising, and Marketing

At 20Fathoms, our team of industry experts serve as coaches and mentors to help our members grow their business and overcome challenges. This month, I’m talking to Jen Casey, President of Sales at Vortex Studios,...

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Erich Wuhrman

July 14, 2020

Recruiting tech talent to Traverse City: Q&A with Erich Wuhrman, Head of Talent Acquisition at 20Fathoms

Building a talented, highly effective team is important for any business focused on growth. For tech startups, finding the right people in an extremely competitive environment is crucial… and often challenging. At 20Fathoms, one way...

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West Bay at Clinch Park

July 14, 2020

Tech workers and entrepreneurs trade in the big city hustle for small towns and coworking communities

Tech workers and entrepreneurs are on the move, fleeing the close quarters of large cities and embracing a different sort of lifestyle in picturesque small towns across America. This reverse migration is fueled by a...

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Coffee, hello nametag

July 8, 2020

Defining Your Mentoring Needs – An Important Asset in Your Business

The impact of mentors across all spectrums of life cannot be understated. Whether it’s a varsity athlete taking a freshman under their wing or a serial entrepreneur providing nuggets of wisdom to a fledgling startup...

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