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Sam Harris - Early Thoughts on a Pandemic
In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Amesh Adalja about the spreading coronavirus pandemic. Harris and Adalja seek to find a balance between easing people’s concern and bringing attention to the severity of the virus.
A Guide for Virtual Meetings
The purpose of this article is to help businesses and organizations understand the many virtual meeting options, the tech needed, and the best practices.
Company Spotlight Breakfast at Zero Motorcycles in Photos
Thank you Zero Motorcycles for hosting our March Company Spotlight Breakfast. Also thank you to Patrick Reilly from Intellectual Property Society for being the coffee sponsor ☕️.
In-Depth Interview: Cruz Foam Seed Round & New Board Member
Cruz Foam announced two significant developments this week: 1) a seed round for $1.2M, and 2) addition of Toby Corey to their Board. We interviewed John Felts, Marco Rolandi, and Toby Corey.
HubSpot for Startups Education Series: Grow and Scale your Startup in 2020
Connect directly with HubSpot experts for strategic and tactical guidance to scale your startup and drive revenue.
Tour of Blume Distillation
A short video of our tour on Saturday March 7, 2020 of Blume Distillation in Watsonville, CA.
productOps develops trail use tracking technology
One criteria for obtaining funding and resources for park trails is being able to determine the traffic coming through a particular area during any given period of time. In general, park usage has been determined by the number of vehicles that purchase a day use pass at a park entrance
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Three Santa Cruz companies recognized by Inc. Magazine
Three local companies have made the Inc. 5000 Series: California, a list of the state’s 250 fastest-growing private companies.
New voting system for Super Tuesday in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County voters have a new choice when they go to the polls, they can vote by paper or with a new high tech tablet.
UC Santa Cruz leads collaboration to speed wound healing with a novel smart bandage
With up to $16 million in funding from DARPA, UC Santa Cruz engineers will work with doctors and scientists at UC Davis and Tufts University to develop bioelectronic intelligent control of wound regeneration
Top CruzHacks Projects at SCWorks New Tech
BREAKING NEWS: We are very excited to announce 5 inspirational CruzHacks 2020 projects at the Santa Cruz Works New Tech event on March 4.
Tesla battery power plant approved in Moss Landing
New life is being pumped into the aging and little-used Moss Landing power plant, this time it’s coming in the form of clean and renewable energy.
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.
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.
UCSC joins national "tech for social good" network
UC Santa Cruz has been accepted into a new national network of colleges and universities that have made an explicit commitment to developing technology that will advance the public interest.

