News Highlights
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Keep Employees and Customers Safe During COVID with Ecpunch
In this interview with Francisco Rojas, Co-Founder at ecpunch, we learn about the new ecpunch app, a management solution that allows you to manage remote teams and to follow health and security routines.
Carnot Compression Moves to Field Testing
Carnot has been busy testing with their Freeze Design 3 “FD3” compressor in their Reno facility and will be moving to the field test phase with this unit in Q1 2021.
Renewable Energy System for Santa Cruz
Power utility shutoffs have become ever more common as a preventative measure to recurring and worsening natural crisis. What is the solution?
CruzHacks 2021 Winners and Top Projects
That’s a wrap on CruzHacks 2021! Find out more about the winners and their projects.
Innovations Series: Brutal Honesty
In this new chapter of our Innovation Series, LeBaron Meyers discusses the importance for all entrepreneurs to exercise “brutal honesty”.
Apple Watch Could Spot COVID-19 Symptoms Before it Strikes
Smartwatches such as Apple Watch could detect COVID-19 infections a week before the wearer feels sick or would test positive for the novel coronavirus, two medical studies suggest.
COVID-19 Mutations and You
A summary of what we learned about the new COVID-19 variants. There is a Borge Queen we need to defeat. Shields at maximum. Read, watch the recording, and be informed.
G Craig Vachon Joins SupplyShift as Head of Corporate Development
Check out this weeks Santa Cruz Works Lightning Interview with G Craig Vachon as we discuss more about SupplyShift and why he jumped on board.
StartUp Weekend: The $970 Million Story of Rover
From startup to success, learn more about Rover’s Techstars journey and top tips from founder Greg Gottesman.
12 Santa Cruz Startups to Watch in 2021
12 Santa Cruz startups are turning important visions into reality. Learn about their solutions, their strategies, and where the jobs are.
COVID-19 Funding Internship Opportunities for Students
Santa Cruz County’s Small Business Development Center and Cabrillo College collaborate to create opportunities and provide financial relief.
The Pearl Harbor of Cyber Attacks Goes Unnoticed
The biggest espionage attack in US history slipped under the radar of most Americans. It began in March 2020, but went unnoticed until December 2020. Yet, it was barely a blip in our daily news. Why?
Baskin School of Engineering Initiative to Support Community and Provide Experiential Learning
UCSC’s Baskin School of Engineering and the Tech4Good Lab partner to create a new program to support community engagement.
FREE Human Resources Hotline for Santa Cruz County Businesses
The Workforce Development Board of Santa Cruz County has partnered with the California Employers Association to provide local businesses with a no-cost Human Resources Hotline
Remarkable People: The Psychology of Vaccination
In one of the most “remarkable” podcasts by Guy Kawasaki, 9 thought leaders and scientists discuss talking to anti-vaxxers.
Commentary: Insurrection and the Responsibilities of Social Media Companies
In this commentary, we discuss with community leaders the issues created by social media companies who do not take responsibility for false information.
SBDC Virtual Conference
If you missed out on the SBDC Conference, the sessions were recorded and are available to watch now.
Edge Computing: Supporting Digital Transformation
Edge computing is an IT deployment designed to put applications and data as close as possible to the users or “things” that need them. Learn more.
Using Faerie Dust to Pivot in COVID Times
Learn how Fae Gershenson, founder of Happily Ever Laughter, was able to make her company thrive during the COVID-19 crisis.
Interview with Mark Akeson, COVID-19 Mutations and You
Got questions about C19 mutation? Mark Akeson has answers! And join us on January 19 for our interactive webinar: COVID-19 Mutations and You. Your questions will be answered by a distinguished panel of scientists and community leaders.