CO.STARTERS bootcamp

Breakfast Lab

Every Thursday at 20Fathoms

Weekly startup workshops, coaching, expert guidance, and community

Whether you’re just starting out with an idea or ready to start up, Breakfast Lab takes your business model to the next level. Think of it as a pre-accelerator—but one that fits with your most pressing startup needs with access to the right tools and the right people at the right time.

Each Thursday morning workshop will guide you through a key part or skillset you’ll need on your journey as a founder. Specific topics for 2026 TBA. Attend only the ones most relevant to you, or attend them all — it’s up to you.

Breakfast Lab is held in-person weekly, and they are free to attend. Walk-ins are welcome. Coffee and light breakfast snacks available.

Breakfast Lab Breakdown: EVERY THURSDAY

You’ll also find a community of support at each Breakfast Lab. Meet other entrepreneurs and build lasting peer connections as you build your businesses together.

Startup Workshop (9 – 10:30 am)

Workshops to meet you where you are in developing your business model.

No registration and no prerequisites: all are welcome. Not able to join us in person? Join us virtually!

Attend virtually
Startup Coaching (10:30 am – noon)

Stick around after the workshop for 1:1 coaching with the 20Fathoms Startup Services team and other experts. Coaching is open to everyone—you don’t need to attend the workshop. We can help review your business model, solve your most pressing problems, and get clear on your next steps.

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Bonus: Coworking Space Day Pass

Attend Breakfast Lab and you can enjoy the rest of the day working at our coworking space – on us! Participants will receive a free same-day pass so you can continue your work and collaboration at our vibrant coworking space overlooking Grand Traverse Bay.

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Topics & Dates

Jan 15 – Breakfast Lab Overview

Learn what to expect in 2026! Presented by Erin Srebinski.

Breakfast Lab Presenting Partners

Who should attend?

Whether you’ve launched your startup or you are still refining your idea, Breakfast Lab is for you. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure space to brainstorm, ask questions, and gain direction. You’ll leave with actionable insights, new connections, and the clarity to keep moving forward.

Breakfast Lab was designed specifically to support:

  • Idea and early-stage startup founders with scalable innovations and technologies
  • Entrepreneurs navigating strategic growth or a pivot in their business model

There are no prerequisites to attend Breakfast Lab. All are welcome!

At Breakfast Lab, we use something called a Business Model Canvas to organize your business plan and help you move forward.

If you don’t have one yet, no sweat. You’ll learn to use the Canvas at Breakfast Lab, where we’ll have copies available. You can also:

Breakfast Lab Supporting Partners