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Hillpost.dev: Two UCSC Students Just Fixed the Most Chaotic Part of Every Competition
Two UCSC founders built Judging.dev — the first open source, AI-native, always-free competition hosting platform — after watching judging infrastructure collapse into spreadsheet chaos one too many times. They're presenting at New Tech on June 4.
Calling all Employers: Santa Cruz Launchpad 2026
Santa Cruz Launchpad is an annual event that combines a student startup competition with a community career fair, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Mentors Needed for Launchpad 2026
Launchpad returns May 13, 2026 at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and student teams need mentors now. Share your expertise to sharpen pitches, validate ideas, and build confidence before the live competition and job fair.