Matchstick Lab

Talk about fire. ?? This week's 1st Annual Firebrand Unconference + After Party at Vibe Coworks was hotter than hot, all thanks to everyone who joined us, and everyone who stepped up to sponsor in this inaugural year. Keep an eye out for post-event surveys + recaps coming your way next week. Until then, relive the fun with a few pics from the day, courtesy of Brittany Kelley, and a quote from panelist Megan McNally that pretty much summed it all up: "If you don't find what you need, create it... Building in Kitsap is as asset, not an apology." We're building. And we're not apologizing for a minute. #Firebrand2024 #GEW2024 #vibecoworks #entrepreneurship #innovation #kitsapconnected Dina Liberatore Justin Lewis Kimberlee Yolanda Williams ????? Award-winning Author Neetal Parekh Cara Wilson Stacy Luckensmeyer Troy Niehaus Enrique Godreau III Mike Galgon Jim Gao Katie H. Chelsea Minola Aaron Schwindt, PhD(c) Rachael S. Caroline Reis Darren O'Connor Carol Kowalski, CAP Nick Ellingson James Davis Irene Moyer Kevin Campbell Leah Persinger Leah Thompson Ryan Denny Darryl Riley Shyla Martinez

I'm looking forward to speaking at the 2024 Firebrand Unconference today... and to heeding my own advice: If you want to find reason for hope, immerse yourself in community with innovators and problem-solvers.

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Recently, I attended the high-energy #Firebrand2024 Unconference, thanks to Matchstick Lab. Two standout insights hit home for me: ?? “Stop being on an island.” – Whitney Tatum Even as a small business or consultant, tapping into community is key. Hearing the journeys of fellow small business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, and inventors was inspiring and energizing. Community was a central theme throughout the day, and I’m grateful for the communities I’m currently part of. ?? “Say, do, and be the things that others are afraid to say, do, and be!” – Kimberlee Yolanda Williams ????? Award-winning Author It’s not always easy to voice what needs to be said, especially with clients. But they’re here for the honest, seasoned perspective we bring. Big thanks to my Wonder Lab fellow co-founder Ya?lle for always encouraging me to use my authentic voice.

Yesterday I had a ton of fun sitting on a panel at the Firebrand un-conference in my home town of Poulsbo Washington to share the tech and entrepreneurial community work I've done in rural Colorado with the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Kitsap area. I have so much gratitude to be on stage with Chelsea Minola, Megan McNally, and Marty J Reep. Vibe Coworks, Matchstick Lab, and many others are building a ton of energy! #ruralinnovation

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending the 2024?Firebrand Unconference, happening November 13 at @Vibe Coworks! This is no ordinary conference—it’s a dynamic, participant-driven gathering created for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Kitsap. Can't wait for great conversations today that will move #PomonaWoods forward! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gifp7ebw

There are still tickets for the after party! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet entrepreneurs in your area! https://lnkd.in/gPYHqzqX #FIREBRAND2024

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I am happily to announce this November 13th I will be attending the 2024 Firebrand Unconference at Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo, WA. As a small business owner, I know the importance to be connect with other entrepreneurs, and grow together. Small business helping each other. Alone you can’t go anywhere. We can work together for our Kitsap County today and tomorrow and expand business presence in Washington State. We are small county with big and bright ideas to grow economically, environmental and socially. I invite you to join Alanna Imbach, the head behind the #FirebrandUnconferece Summit, for this event that promises to become a key to shake our region with innovation for the future of small business in our region. I was part of the Matchstick Lab Accelerator, and since 2023, I have accomplished some incredible projects, and we are continue growing our small business. After the #FirebrandUnconference we will have the after party network. Matchstick Lab #smallbusiness #enterpreneurs #kitsapcounty

Well that went fast. ? The Firebrand Unconference is now SOLD OUT. Still want to experience the magic? Get your tickets NOW to join us at the After Party, where a few last tickets are still available. If you've purchased tickets to the Unconference and find you can no longer make it, please email us at [email protected] so we can make your space available to those on the waitlist. https://lnkd.in/ddKe5Zzq #Firebrand2024 #Kitsap #entrepreneurship