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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

The Armada Group acquired by the Eliassen Group, LLC

Eliassen Group, LLC ("Eliassen Group"), a strategic consulting and talent solutions firm, today announced that it has acquired The Armada Group, Inc. ("The Armada Group"), a talent solutions firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Onewheel App Update: Group Rides

Riding with friends is the best. That’s why we’re beyond excited to share the new Group Ride feature on the Onewheel App. Simply create a ride, share it with friends, and get out there!

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

How to Attract Silicon Valley Philanthropy

Silicon Valley has emerged as a major new source of philanthropic activity. As the economy flourishes, tech entrepreneurs are pouring more and more money into the social impact space. But it’s not just about the money.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

March 2020 New Tech - It's a Wrap!

Another amazing Santa Cruz Works New Tech event is in the Books. Thanks to our diverse range of presenters, partners, and sponsors. Check out the photos and one video presentation you don't want to miss!

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Zero Motorcycles new SR/S - The Tesla Of Electric Motorcycles

Last year, electric motorcycle maker Zero introduced the SR/F, a naked-style streetbike. It was a joy to ride, fun and fast. The SR/F made a strong argument for going electric for motorcyclists. But then a couple weeks ago Zero made a even stronger argument to go electric, Zero debuted the new SR/S.

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Adrian Dolatschko Adrian Dolatschko

Zero Motorcycles Goes Fast Forward with the SR/S

Santa Cruz Work’s got exclusive access to cover the action as Chris Metcalfe presents the new model. A leaked video of the SR/S led to an earlier release, exemplifying the overwhelming interest in Zero’s innovation.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Former Whole Foods Co-CEO at Jane Technologies

The natural foods industry veteran will serve as retail advisor to e-commerce company Jane Technologies, bringing with him decades of experience in natural and organic foods — an industry he says felt similar in its early days to the cannabis industry now.

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Adrian Dolatschko Adrian Dolatschko

Funding Available for Clean Energy Startups

If you have a clean energy idea and are in California, apply for CalSEED’s grant funding. Early stage entrepreneurs can get $150K on this first round with the possibility of $450k to come! Applications open February 28th.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Green Tech: It's a Wrap! (photos)

Green Tech was a big hit with presentations from both local companies as well as Gringgo (2 “g”s for “go green”) from Indonesia, Microsoft from Redmond, and more

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Adrian Dolatschko Adrian Dolatschko

ATMOTUBE Your Personal Air Quality Monitor

Atmotube detects harmful air conditions and alerts users on their phones. By By detecting harmful gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), continuously measuring temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, Atmotube is democratizing air quality monitors.

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