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Amid Tariff Turmoil, Paystand Empowers CFOs

Paystand’s new Smart Controls help mid-sized businesses manage tariffs and protect margins amid global trade volatility, fueling a resilient shift toward domestic manufacturing and growth.

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The New Religion of AI

When you hear people talk about AI, the vibes are eerily reminiscent of some good ol' religious bedtime stories. Newspapers paint AI as this omnipotent tech-god. Maybe it is time for us to embrace AI as our next pantheon of mythological deities.

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January New Tech Photos

A little more than 100 people braved the rain and flooding to attend the first Santa Cruz Works New Tech of 2023. Eight companies presented their truly inspirational journeys, their visions for the year, and open job positions.

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Paystand Announces SuiteWorld 2022 Gold Sponsorship

Paystand announced it will be a Gold sponsor at SuiteWorld 2022, Oracle NetSuite’s largest celebration for customers and partners that takes place September 27-30, 2022. The theme this year is “Full Suite Ahead”.

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SC Launchpad 2022: Fasten Your Seatbelts!

Get ready for an exhilarating event on June 1: Launchpad 2022. 15 teams will be competing in the UCSC Pitch Competition for $40,000 in cash prizes. 20+ companies will exhibit and offer 400+ jobs.

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Get Hired 2021: Live & Work in Santa Cruz

The 5th Annual Get Hired on June 2 brings a new event format with Discovery and Recruiting breakrooms, a 30 minute Designing Your Life course by author Dave Evans, and 3 winning teams from UCSC CIED Idea Hub.

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