Lunchtime Lightning Talk: What Entrepreneurs are Doing Differently in 2026

The new year is a chance to reset—and nobody knows reinvention better than entrepreneurs.

In this Lunchtime Lightning Talk, local founders will share what they’re doing differently in 2026: the changes they’re making, the lessons they’re carrying forward, and the strategies shaping their next steps. These aren’t abstract resolutions—they’re real, in-progress stories from entrepreneurs navigating the same challenges you are.

Expect candid insights, practical takeaways, and the kind of peer learning that makes Lunchtime Lightning Talks a founder favorite. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, renewed momentum, and maybe even a strategy or two worth borrowing for your own business.

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 January 7, 11:30am at Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo.

Details coming soon!

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.