Cadillac Startup Bootcamp, Powered by CO.STARTERS

Note: This is a 4-part series. Attendance at all 4 sessions is highly encouraged to maximize your learning; each session is designed to build on the last. Your registration/ticket for the first session represents registration for all four sessions.

Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear.

Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. During this four-part Startup Bootcamp hosted by 20Fathoms in partnership with CO.STARTERS, the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Economic Success, SBDC and Baker College you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem solve, and apply business basics to your idea, venture, or small business. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life. This bootcamp is not about listening; it’s about doing.

About Startup Bootcamp:

This startup bootcamp, powered by CO.STARTERS, is a four-part, interactive workshop that will help you launch your business.

Dates and times:

November 4, 6, 11, 13

5-8 pm (Dinner will be provided)

What you can expect to learn:

• Understand your business model and how to refine it
• Learn how to market your business
• Dive into the basic building blocks needed for your financial modeling
• Build momentum by goal setting

Attendees will walk away with a completed Lean Business Model Canvas, preparing participants to drop in to regular 20Fathoms Breakfast Lab programming for entrepreneurs.

There is no cost to attend.

**For the full description of this bootcamp, please check out our website .**

Who should attend:

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Individuals who have a business idea but need guidance on how to develop and launch it.
• Early-Stage Founders: Entrepreneurs who have started their business but need help refining their strategy and scaling.
• Small Business Owners: Those looking to pivot or innovate their existing business model.
• Team Members: Members of a startup team who need to understand the business strategy and contribute effectively.

You should have:

• A clear idea or concept for a business
• Goals and objectives for the bootcamp
• Basic business knowledge
• A willingness to learn!
• Preparedness to share and collaborate

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number [SLFRP0127] awarded to 20Fathoms by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Meet your facilitators:

Erin Srebinski is the Manager of Startup Education at 20Fathoms. In this role, she enjoys building programming and education that helps entrepreneurs make Traverse City their hub to launch and grow successful businesses. Prior to joining the team at 20Fathoms, Erin was an Experience Strategist at City Innovations, where she supported startups with growth strategy, UX research and strategy, and content strategy. Over the past six years, she has been deeply involved in the startup world, focusing on all aspects of launching new ventures with a strong emphasis on customer experience and discovery. Through her previous work, she has developed a unique toolkit that will help entrepreneurs at 20Fathoms think through what resources are needed as they begin an entrepreneurial journey. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.

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Supporting partner:

Based in Traverse City, 20Fathoms is a nonprofit organization and the hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Michigan. The 20Fathoms team works with entrepreneurs of all stages and industries, and also offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of technology-focused startups. Programs include startup education, business coaching, TCNewTech pitch competitions, access to capital, a vibrant coworking space, and general resources and support. For more information visit: https://20fathoms.org/

Host or Publisher 20Fathoms