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Malina Long 10/29/25 Malina Long 10/29/25

UCSC Genomics Mixer Photos

The Genomics Rooftop Mixer brought together leaders in genomics, biotech, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Santa Cruz Works and UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute, it showcased breakthrough ideas through lightning talks and demos—capturing the final spark of summer in inspiring photos.

Malina Long 6/5/25 Malina Long 6/5/25

Santa Cruz Works Summer Rooftop Mixer Photos

Our Summer rooftop mixer was a huge success with over 250 attendees from CruzHacks 2025, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025, and the usual suspects (the Santa Cruz entrepreneurial community). Such a beautiful venue at Anton Pacific. Photos by Genevieve Rico.

Guest User 1/20/25 Guest User 1/20/25

Wharf Wednesdays 2025 with Event Santa Cruz

Join us at Wharf Wednesdays for a month of live music, raffles, prizes, and fun! The Santa Cruz Wharf has supported us for 100 years, Now is the time for us to support the Wharf!

Matthew Swinnerton 3/13/24 Matthew Swinnerton 3/13/24

Remarkable People at Remarkable AI - The Networking Hour

The Santa Cruz tech community is the Best!! What an amazing night connecting with old and new friends and growing the Santa Cruz County tech ecosystem. Thank you to all who attended Remarkable AI.

Doug Erickson 10/19/23 Doug Erickson 10/19/23

AI Horizons

Join us at AI Horizons to explore how AI will transform education, government, careers, and energy, followed by a Fireside Chat with industry luminaries, including Boaz Ashkenazy, CEO of Simply Augmented!