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Recording: Sentient and Us

This timely webinar explores how AI is reshaping work, entrepreneurship, ethics, and human agency, while arguing that curiosity, critical thinking, and values will matter more than ever. Watch the recording for a thoughtful discussion.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

The Case for Universities as Startup Incubators

As AI reshapes the job market, universities must do more than prepare students for employment. They should become incubators for entrepreneurship, teaching critical thinking, curiosity, ethics, and innovation so young people can build the future, not just enter it.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Levered Learning Raises $1.5M in Seed Round to Scale Math Proficiency

Local startup Levered Learning announced it has secured $1.5M in a Seed Round. The funds raised from notable organizations and angel investors will help the company build on its success supporting school districts in their efforts to help every student achieve, and go beyond, proficiency in math.

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SCW and SCCO of Education Form Partnership

Santa Cruz Works and Santa Cruz County Office of Education announced today the formation of a partnership to provide educators and students access to local tech webinars and the greater tech community.

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