BTS: What It's Really Like to Build a Business in Kitsap

Entrepreneurship isn’t a highlight reel—it’s a journey.

In this Lunchtime Lightning Talk, local founders will share what’s changed in their businesses over the past year, what they’re working on now, and what they’ve learned along the way.

All of these entrepreneurs participated in last year’s Firebrand Unconference, and this is your chance to hear where the spark has taken them since. These aren’t polished pitches—they’re candid, in-progress stories of the ups, downs, and lessons from real founders building in Kitsap.

Expect honest reflections, practical takeaways, and a glimpse behind the scenes of what it really means to grow a business here.

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 November 5, 11:30am at Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo.

• Darren O'Connor, Chief Product Officer, EV PowerHandle
• Reama Bubblez, Owner, Spread Supplies
• Trevor Wilcox, Founder and CEO, ReadyBit
  
  

Matchstick Lab 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.