News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

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Now Available: Free Networking & Cybersecurity Courses & Certification

Individuals in Northwest Michigan can get certified in networking and/or cybersecurity through free courses thanks to a partnership between 20Fathoms and the Center on Rural Innovation. The certification courses are available through Cisco Academy and...

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October 28, 2022

Introducing the 20Fathoms Vision Fund – A Philanthropic Opportunity to Support Tech Entrepreneurship

20Fathoms is introducing a new philanthropic initiative called the 20Fathoms Vision Fund to enhance the organization’s programs and services that advance tech entrepreneurship in the Grand Traverse Region.   As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 20Fathoms relies...

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Stephen Johanson

October 10, 2022

Founder’s Story: Steve Johanson and Starboard Solutions

Steve Johanson founded his company, Starboard Solutions, with a goal of revolutionizing the network design field in supply chain management. The successful company was recently acquired by Logility, but that doesn’t mean he is finished...

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Tech Career Discovery Series 9.28.22

October 7, 2022

Demystifying Tech Careers: 20Fathoms Introduces the Tech Career Discovery Series

A critical component in combating Northern Michigan’s “brain drain” is providing opportunities for community members to see and hear from those working locally in high-paying, high-demand jobs like those found in technology. A new event...

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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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