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Michael Lund: Santa Cruz Biotech Mover and Shaker
We are very sad to announce the passing of Michael Lund who helped the Santa Cruz biotech community make huge strides even while facing aggressive pancreatic cancer.
Fake News and COVID-19: A Bad Situation Made Worse
Disinformation is spreading hand and hand with COVID-19. While we all try to make sense of the virus by staying indoors and social distancing, some…
Coronavirus Impact on Startups: Advice from VCs
How has the health crisis impacted venture capital and startups? Advice from 5 local angels. And special guest: Ralph the Knucklehead of Silicon Valley.
Girls Who Code...at Home! Resources for kids at home
With schools closed, parents needs options to keep their kids entertained, learning, engaged, and happy. Here are a few learning online educational resources for all-ages, from pre-school to high-school.
3D Printed Face Shields Needed
There is a huge need for supplies of personal protection equipment. We are asking our 3D printer community to help out.
Santa Cruz County SBDC helping small business
Video interview with Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center helping small businesses during this health crisis.
Shelter in place: Tech execs, barking dogs, screaming kids
Jen Grant was a little more than two weeks into her new gig running software software start-up Turbo Systems when working remotely became the new norm.
6 Ways To Look Great On A Video Call
Video conferences bring a unique set of considerations–from lighting to room decor–here’s what you need to check out before hitting “call.”
Tricia Timm, Looker Data Science, and Google
As general counsel of Looker Data Sciences, Tricia Timm led the Santa Cruz startup’s recent $2.6 billion acquisition by Google Inc. — but what some don’t know is that Timm considered leaving the legal profession just a few years ago.
Humor and Love in these Unusual Times
Thank you for sending to us a few of your favorite comics and chuckles during these unusual times.
COVID-19 and the Internet- A Match Made in Heaven?
The world is adapting to live with the circumstances created by the coronavirus. Who needs the internet now more than ever.
Cruz One to the Rescue: Technical Support
Cruz One is a volunteer organization which provides technical support to our Santa Cruz County community during crisis such as the Covid-19 or Coronavirus outbreak.
Data and Experience Design for Education
ProductOps designed the NOVA software platform and increased student success rates .
Santa Cruz Works Partners Get 6 Months Zendesk
Santa Cruz Works is now a Zendesk partner. This means that our partners get six (6) months of Zendesk.
Santa Cruz Works New Tech Goes Virtual on April 1, 2020
Missing us? Well now you can enjoy our New Tech event from the comfort of your very own Shelter in Place.
Covid-19 Came and then Something Amazing Happened
Five days before the Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair, the County Office of Education canceled all large gatherings…and went virtual.
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.

