The Michigan Opportunity

Ep. 48 Eric Roberts - Executive Director, 20Fathoms

February 02, 2022 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Season 1 Episode 48
The Michigan Opportunity
Ep. 48 Eric Roberts - Executive Director, 20Fathoms
Show Notes

What is an Incubator, a Tech start-up, VC, and do Angels really exist in Michigan? Find out answers to these questions and more with 20Fathoms' Executive Director. 

Join Eric Roberts, Executive Director of 20Fathoms for a fast-paced discussion with host Ed Clemente about a Traverse City-based niche industry of helping emerging innovators get started and nurtured. 20Fathoms is a membership organization for the region’s entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, tech professionals, creatives, and other innovators. They provide services, resources, support, and a robust support network to help their members accelerate careers and businesses. Eric also shares discusses Northern Michigan Angels, what it’s like working in Silicon Valley, as well as why he chose to come back to Michigan near his Yooper roots after living all over the country. Eric also clears up any confusions between the terms venture capital, incubator, tech start-up, SmartZones and more! You can also read the transcript from our conversation.