Many nonprofits are held back by stretched teams and disconnected data, but LiveImpact’s "Co-Intelligence" platform is changing the game by embedding AI directly into fundraising, case management, and program delivery. Join us to see how organizations are ditching clunky legacy systems for smart automation and predictive insights that actually scale their mission.

Steve Fortunato left the Santa Cruz Mountains bussing tables and returned decades later as a proven hospitality founder. He built roomforty, The Fighouse, and more through “virtuous hospitality,” wrote a praised book on generosity, and is now creating an intimate mountain dining experience.

Jesse Abrams’ talk at the Santa Cruz Works CEO Luncheon revealed how ADHD and digital overload reshape attention, motivation, and leadership. He urged leaders to design work around individual brain processes, purpose, and healthy dopamine—creating teams built for focus and resilience.

Studies show that 29% of entrepreneurs have ADHD but only ~7% of the general population has ADHD. Why do so many entrepreneurs have ADHD? 

Did you miss our CEO Works Luncheon event with Becca Davis? This one was packed full of great information and includes interactive components.

You're not lazy, you're not broken—your brain is just reacting to a world it wasn't designed for. Find out why, and what you can do about it.

On July 29, Santa Cruz Works hosted a powerful session led by Peggy Tierney Galvin, Chief Strategy Officer at Force4, unveiling one of the most urgent shifts in digital marketing: the rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). For attendees seeking to stay ahead of the curve, Galvin’s message was clear—search as we’ve known it is dying, and AI-driven discovery is taking its place.

How do you know when to pivot your business and go from catching the small fish to the bigger ones?

In this powerful CEO Works March 2025 session, Steven Cardinale presents Synaptic Alchemy, a framework for transforming ideas into impact by blending ancient alchemy with modern innovation. Through three phases—Destruction, Creation, and Standardization—Cardinale shows how to unlock creative potential and scale meaningful change.

Massimo Arrigoni discussed product development, customer insights, and failures, emphasizing problem-solving and user-driven innovation at CEO Works Luncheon.

In this insightful recording, Maisie Ganzler, author, speaker, corporate adviser, and former Chief Strategy & Brand Officer at Bon Appétit Management Company, delves into the intricate balance between business acumen and social responsibility.

In her new book, ‘You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime,’ Maisie Ganzler advocates for grappling with sustainability questions even when it’s uncomfortable.

When running a small business, effective team management is not just a nicety; it's an absolute necessity. However, many small business owners find themselves making inadvertent mistakes that can lead to poor team morale, high turnover rates, and ultimately, a less productive business.

Leadership teams and owners of small to midsize businesses frequently encounter four major obstacles that hinder their progress.

Tired of struggling to hire and retain top talent? Want to build a thriving startup or company culture that attracts and excites employees? We’ve got you!

At our monthly CEO Works Luncheon on December 13, 2023, Bill Underwood captivated us with his mastery in the art of strategic decision-making. The seminar attracted a diverse array of participants, ranging from startup founders to executives hailing from well-established companies such as Clorox.

Learn the art and science behind fostering a collaborative decision-making culture that maximizes your organization's collective intelligence.

Want to take your early-stage startup to financial success? Join us for CEO Works on June 28.

Learn about how you can use buckets and beads strategies to prioritize your business needs.

The monthly CEO Works was held on January 26 was a WOOP’er!  Ty Hammond / One Mountain Leadership and LeBaron Meyers lead an interactive session using the WOOP method.