Did you miss our August 27th CEO Works luncheon event with David Doolin? Check out the recording here!

Did you miss our vibe coding webinar with Ian McHenry and Craig Vachon? Check it out here!

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.

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.

On May 21, 2025, twelve inspiring finalist teams pitched groundbreaking ideas—from AI-powered education and smart leak detection to artisan fragrances and climate-saving tech. Curious who won? Watch the video for a fast-paced recap of these bold innovators in action!

In its 8th year, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 was a huge success. Over the next 2 weeks, we will make a full story and videos of the events. For now, we have 2 collections of photos: Business Plan Pitch Competition, and Job Fair.

Beaches, Books, Budgets, and Bots brought together innovators, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable evening of insight, tech demos, and dynamic discussion. From political impacts on education and climate to cutting-edge AI startups, the event sparked ideas, collaboration, and meaningful connections at the beautiful Chaminade Spa & Resort.

Explore Santa Cruz Accelerates Demo Day highlights! One startup wins 1st place AND People’s Choice. Check out the innovative startups and the photos and recap of the night.

Did you miss our clinic with Sophia Cook from Larta Institute? Check out a recap and the recording here.

Did you miss our clinic with Michael Ashley on mastering strategic alignment in startups? Check out the recording!

The results are in from the Santa Cruz Works Accelerator Pitch Competition. It was a stellar night with great pitches from all 5 startups. The judges had a tough time with the scores being so close.

Did you miss our clinic Laura Kasper PhD yesterday? Check out the recap!

Did you miss the Startup Rumble? No worries, we’ve got a recap and recording for you!

We had a fantastic New Tech event on April 1, our first-ever fully virtual, sheltered-in-place meet-up! Thank you to all our sponsors, presenters, and guests.