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Malina Long Malina Long

March 2025 New Tech Photos

Thank you for joining us last night for another spectacular New Tech event! Check out the photos from the evening. Videos will be made available next week, including Toby Cory's Temple Rap song to Doug Erickson as a "work less semi-retirement" gift. 

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Toby Corey Set to Reveal the Next Evolution of AI-Powered Customer Engagement

Santa Cruz-based entrepreneur Toby Corey is making waves again. After years under the radar, his AI-driven customer engagement company, Tuul, is back—and bigger than ever. Dubbed by SCWorks as Tuul 2.0, the stealth-mode startup is set to be officially unveiled at the Santa Cruz Works New Tech event on March 5, 2025.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Cyclotron Craig To Present at Santa Cruz Works New Tech

Join us on March 5 when the famed Craig Vachon will help us laugh and finally understand what we’ve always wanted to know about a cyclotron! From turbocharged hamster wheels for particles to mind-blowing fusion energy, Craig will break it all down with humor, insight, and a few surprises.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Unlock the 'SUPER' in Tech!

Join our "SUPER" New Tech Meetup, sponsored by Horizon3.ai, featuring groundbreaking innovations from Supernormal, Frans Lanting, Ethical Resolve, and more. Experience visionary tech, ethical insights, and art at the iconic Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening!

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Malina Long Malina Long

February New Tech In Photos

What a great Santa Cruz Works New Tech event. Presentations from 1212 Gateway, eBullience, HANSNAP, MoneyFlow, Radivision, and Stork Labs.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

SCWorks New Tech: Birthing to Data

We are very excited to announce our second New Tech event of the year. We have a stellar line up of companies ranging from women’s health to new financial management apps and much more.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

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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Malina Long Malina Long

SC Works New Tech November 2022

On November 2nd, 2022, we kicked off our last virtual New Tech of 2022 featuring dynamic companies such as Niantic Labs, One Mountain Leadership, RoadZ, DrivR, Add Health, and ChoreStop.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Santa Cruz Works New Tech: Startup Rumble

We are excited to announce our last New Tech of 2021: Startup Rumble. In one fast-paced hour, 5 startups from Santa Cruz Accelerates 2021-22 will compete for Rumble Winner by demoing their solutions — possibly what could be the next Looker or Joby Aviation.

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