Santa Cruz Launchpad 2023 Photos
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2023 was held last week. 25 vendors, and nearly 600 attendees! Thanks to all who came and made it a success! We are working on an article and a video. Meanwhile, here are a few photos.
Participating companies and organizations included:
19Six Architects is a team of passionate and creative individuals dedicated to working collaboratively and bringing about innovation in architecture. We provide planning, architectural, engineering, and interior services to a wide range of clients across California, from healthcare to education to performing arts.
Access2Employment is a workforce consulting company that provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through job coaching, resume assistance, and job seeker training.
Ambient Photonics is an innovative technology startup that specializes in developing the world’s most powerful low-light photovoltaic cell. Imagine a world without batteries where a tiny photovoltaic cell harnesses enough energy from ambient light to power smart IoT devices.
Bay Federal Credit Union is a financial cooperative that offers banking, financial advising, and investment services to its members.
Cabrillo College is a community college that provides education programs and academic support services for students. They are hiring for over 20+ positions.
Central California Alliance for Health is a health plan that coordinates and provides health care services to members enrolled in Medi-Cal and Medicare health insurance programs.
The County of Santa Cruz Human Personnel Department is the department of the County of Santa Cruz government that handles personnel and employment services for county employees.
Digital Nest is a nonprofit technology center that provides digital skills training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to underserved youth in Santa Cruz County.
Farmers Insurance: Pedro Gonzalez Insurance Agency is an insurance agency that provides comprehensive insurance coverage, including life, home, auto, and business insurance policies.
Encompass Community Services is a nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, housing, and more.
Gazelle Bikes is a bicycle manufacturer that produces high-quality electric bicycles for transportation and recreational purposes.
Get Virtual helps small businesses grow online, and gives college students real work experiences while giving back to their communities.
Harbor Supported Living Services is a provider of residential, vocational, and day program services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heatwave Labs offers Electron Sources and Guns, Ion Sources, Ionizers, Ion Guns, Ion Pumps and Controllers, Filaments, High Temperature Sample Heaters and Specialty Materials for the Vacuum Technology Industry. They are hiring a senior assembler/Tech and are open to hiring an entry-level person.
IHSS and Public Authority, County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department is the department of the County of Santa Cruz government that manages the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which provides home health care services for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Joby Aviation is an aviation company that develops and manufactures electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. They have over 100 positions open.
Oceanside Supported Living is a residential care facility that offers supportive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Paystand is a B2B cloud-based financial services platform that offers digital payment solutions for businesses and consumers.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an amusement park and classic beachfront boardwalk that features attractions, games, food, and entertainment for visitors of all ages. They have over 25 positions available ranging from accounting, events, carpenter, electrician, emt, food service, graphic design, and more.
Santa Cruz Bicycles is a manufacturer of high-performance mountain bikes and related components for professional and amateur cyclists. They are mainly looking for a CAD Designer and a senior business systems analyst.
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is the governmental organization responsible for planning, funding, and operating public transportation services in Santa Cruz County. They are looking for an engineering intern.
Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is the trial court of the California state judicial system that oversees civil, criminal, and family law cases in Santa Cruz County. They are looking for IT administrator, legal process clerk, courtroom clerk, court interpreter, and more.
Switchback Systems has developed a unique, highly scalable DNA synthesis platform, with a focus on dramatic minimization of time, cost, and waste to catalyze growth and progress in every imaginable industry, from pharmaceuticals to agriculture to plastics, and beyond.
Stable Life Services founded in 2018, is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting families/caregivers and individuals with special needs.
The Hook Outlet is a dispensary located in Capitola and Watsonville, CA, is a licensed medical & recreational Cannabis Outlet Store.
University of California, Santa Cruz is a public research university in Santa Cruz, California with over 250 positions available.
See a list of open positions from Santa Cruz Launchpad companies here.