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Neil Erickson Neil Erickson

Cruz Foam’s Rise and Closure Offer a Lesson in Product-Market Fit

After nearly a decade of developing sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging, the Santa Cruz startup has closed, with its intellectual property acquired by TemperPack. Former executive Toby Corey reflects on the challenges of building a business around promising technology and the lessons for other entrepreneurs.

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Malina Long Malina Long

Cruz Foam x Koa Smith

How does a Cruz Foam surfboard perform? Youtuber and three-time National Scholastic Surfing Association National Champion, Koa Smith, takes a ride.

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Guest User Guest User

Cruz Foam Partners with Re-Nuble

Re-Nuble, a NYC-based agriculture technology company, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with a Santa Cruz, California-based circular materials company, Cruz Foam.

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