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Riding a Onewheel Under The World's Best Highliner - Ryan Robinson
When we first heard that legendary highliner, Ryan Robinson, loved his Onewheel Pint but had never ridden a Onewheel XR, we knew we had to do something about that. So we invited him to the Onewheel HQ for a casual shred session on our local redwood trails. Despite never having ridden trails before, he kept up with the boys no problem!
Wisetek Solutions, Inc., from Steelhead to Electronics Recovery for the Environment
Wisetek operates equitable recovery of reusable parts (memory, hard drives, processors). Featuring a global infrastructure with a capacity for whole devices from laptops to entire data center take downs, Thomas Hogye introduces Wisetek.
Blume Distillation Solves Hand Sanitizer Shortage
Blume Distillation is ramping up production of a non-toxic hand sanitizer.
Special Offer on Amazon Chime
Amazon Chime helps you stay in touch while you work remotely. Chime Basic is a free download for major platforms and browsers, and includes chat, video conferencing and file sharing capabilities.
Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
No Purell? No problem! When disinfecting gel sells out everywhere, you can just make some yourself with stuff you (maybe) already have at home.
Microsoft interactive map of COVID-19
Microsoft has launched a new interactive Bing map to provide information on the spread of COVID-19.
A Pandemic Hits Home: Santa Cruz
The time for wondering has passed. Even the healthiest among us are social distancing. No one knows exactly where this is all going.
Santa Cruz Works Suspends In-Person Events
This post is to inform our members, partners, sponsors and community that all in-person Santa Cruz Works events have been suspended until further notice.
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 peopleβs 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 βοΈ.
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. Thatβs why weβre 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 itβs 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.

