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Malina Long 5/21/25 Malina Long 5/21/25

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 Photos

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.

Malina Long 5/14/25 Malina Long 5/14/25

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 Participating Companies and Organizations Announced

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025 employers announced.

Malina Long 6/9/22 Malina Long 6/9/22

Santa Cruz Launchpad Kudos & Winners

Santa Cruz Launchpad event at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn at UCSC featured 19 student teams, 25 company exhibitors, and nearly 500 attendees in total.

Doug Erickson 6/2/22 Doug Erickson 6/2/22

Santa Cruz Launchpad 2022 a “Barn-full” of Success

Nearly 500 people attended Launchpad 2022 to apply for 400+ jobs, and to hear innovative new business plans.