Craig Vachon, a Santa Cruz Works member, has joined the Human Rights Foundation to lead its new AI for Individual Rights initiative, using open-source AI tools to fight authoritarian control and empower global activists through education, grants, and hands-on training.

Craig Vachon juggles writing Rapid Unplanned Disassembly, a witty Silicon Valley murder-romcom, with joining fusion energy startup Fuse, blending humor, innovation, and star-powered solutions in his eclectic, high-energy adventures.

We’re diving even deeper into the future of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on a variety of industries. And because our November event was overbooked with standing room only, we will meet at the Cocoanut Grove where half of Santa Cruz can attend.

In January 2023, Morning Brew announced the acquisition of Our Future Media, Inc. Late February, Santa Cruz Works caught up with Santa Cruzian Michael Sikand, co-founder of Our Future Media, Inc. to get the scoop. 

Lensa AI is taking over everyone’s feeds with funky, colorful portraits. But how good is it, really?

What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Our event on May 4 will explore the many ways AI is being used to improve our lives.

In this short story by Craig Vachon, entrepreneurs will learn how to eliminate the competition, and to turn a red ocean into a highly profitable beautiful blue ocean.

The humorous author of “The Knucklehead of Silicon Valley”, Craig Vachon, is writing a very serious new chapter in his career: CEO at AI.r.

Michael Sikand interviews G. Craig Vachon, the Santa-Cruz based entrepreneur-investor and author of best-selling spy thriller.

How has the health crisis impacted venture capital and startups? Advice from 5 local angels. And special guest: Ralph the Knucklehead of Silicon Valley.