Lunchtime Lightning Talk: Fresh Starts + Founder Stories for Fall

September is a season of renewal, and no one knows reinvention better than those of us who are entrepreneurs.Fellow founders will share how they embraced fresh starts—whether by pivoting their business, finding new energy, or redefining success—and what it takes to thrive in the next chapter.Come ready to listen, learn, and find new inspiration. Leave your ego at the door, and engage in authentic conversations from peers who are in the trenches and 'doing the thing', battle scars and all.Informal conversation and networking begins at 11:30am. Lightning Talks begin at 12pm and end promptly at 1pm. BYO lunch!

Join us on September 23, 11:30AM, Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo

Details coming soon!

is igniting Kitsap's collective imagination, one entrepreneur at a time.Matchstick Lab collaborates with regional, national, and international partners to deliver education, investment, and storytelling resources that unlock the full potential of Kitsap’s entrepreneurs and celebrate the region’s distinct heritage, talent and ingenuity.

Thanks to fiscal sponsorship through the Kitsap Community Foundation, Matchstick Lab operates as a 501(c)(3), ensuring accessibility and support for startups, small businesses, and social enterprises. Learn more at matchsticklab.co.

Info: BYO lunch, meet and catch up with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators ahead of the program start at 12PM.

Info: Lightning round! Share your 'fresh starts' this Summer + Fall: what are you working on? What are you building right now?

Host or Publisher Matchstick Lab