News Highlights
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Local Surf Kayak Pro Building a National Project
If you have ever been to a national surf kayak contest at Steamers Lane, you likely saw local Ed Martinez shredding the biggest waves of the day. But that is not all he does. Enter main stage: New Fiber Project (“NFP”).
Taking on the Giants in the Beverage Industry
The How Did We Get Here Podcast? episode #17 with guest Aaron Hinde, founder of the LIFEAID Beverage Company. Hear why he left his chiropractic patrice and started LIFEAID Beverage Company.
Farm Discovery & Cruzio - Bringing Internet Learning to a Farm Setting
As part of our Equal Access Santa Cruz initiative, Cruzio Internet recently installed Farm Discovery with a reliable internet connection which is helping them run a program for students learning remotely.
Santa Cruz County Bank Hires Chief Credit Officer Susan Just
Santa Cruz County Bank, today announced Susan Just has joined the bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.
Baskin Engineering Students Advance to the Finals in Amazon Alexa Prize Challenge
For the second year in a row, UC Santa Cruz’s Team Athena has advanced to the finals of the Amazon Alexa Prize Socialbot Grand Challenge, a university competition designed to advance the field of conversational artificial intelligence.
Joby Partners with JetBlue and Signature
Joby Aviation, JetBlue Airways and Signature Flight Support announce a new pathway toward net zero aviation emissions through the utilization of electric and hydrogen credits.
The New Zero Motorcycle FXE
The FXE is both breathtaking in its profile as it is record-breaking in its performance. Such a combination of style and technology creates an experience that has never been seen in motorcycling.
Build a Mars Settlement with Your Friends
Many of us wonder what happened to Keri Waters (president of Santa Cruz Works 2018-19) after Residio acquired her Santa Cruz-based company Buoy. Some even thought she left the planet. Well, there might be some truth to that.
FourthWave Women-Led Business Accelerator Applications Closing Soon
FourthWave is currently accepting applications for their third Accelerator for Women-Led Technology Businesses cohort through July 15th.
ESAIYO Announces The ‘Social Identity of Objects’ Standard
ESAIYO has established a standard and is developing technology for Creating, Connecting and Surfacing the Social Identities of Objects.
Connecting Technology Innovators with Research Funding
The event will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding.
Dog Days of Summer Without New Tech
Our first in-person New Tech event will be on September 1 with our proven format: 1 hour of food, booze, networking and live music, followed by 1 hour of exciting presentations from tech companies.
Tech-Powered Sales: Get it Now!
Tony Hughes has a new book out for companies who are wrestling with adding tech to their sales engines. This is the best sales book of 2020-21.
A New Creative Space in Santa Cruz
Jake Beau from Conceptsf is creating a new space in Santa Cruz for creatives to come together in a collaborative work environment.
Zero Motorcycles Cash for Carbon Extended to Aug. 31st
Considering upgrading from gas to electric? Zero is offering an instant $1,500 credit towards any Zero SR/S or SR/F. No trade-in required!
CEO / C-Level Works Luncheon July 28
On July 28, leaders, CEOs, and executives will meet for a catered lunch. Santa Cruz Works (“SCW”) will give a snapshot of the exciting events and programs ahead in 2021. A Celebrity Guest will be announced soon.
Amanda Rotella Selected for Assistant City Manager of Seaside
With mixed feelings, we bid farewell to Amanda Rotella who has been selected to be the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Seaside. Amanda has been the emcee, the voice and the smile for Santa Cruz Works New Tech events since forever.
Bird Introduces New E-Bikeshare Program
Micomobility company, Bird, announces E-Bikeshare program set to launch in North America and Europe.
Foundation 4 Innovation Launches Student and Adult Challenges
Foundation 4 Innovation launches educational challenges for students adults with $2,500+ prizes.
ProductOps Pivots to Success
“It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, only how many times you get back up.” explains Bob Cagle of productOps. Read about the amazing turnaround.