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MBEP Announces CEO Search
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership announced today a CEO search to replace Kate Roberts, its current CEO, who informed the board she will be retiring effective December 31.
Cruz Foam Adds Toby Corey and Leslie Nakajima
Cruz Foam, the company that has created an innovative biodegradable packaging alternative to Styrofoam, has added two new members to their team.
CEO/C-Level Works Luncheon Recap
On Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 Santa Cruz works held our first in-person CEO / C-Level Works luncheon since the start of the pandemic. CEO/C-Level luncheon is a peer-to-peer space for leaders, CEOs, and executives to meet up, connect, and troubleshoot issues.
Joby Begins Journey to Becoming First eVTOL Airline
Joby kicks off FAA Part 135 air carrier certification process; now in first of five stages towards becoming certified airline; expects to achieve certification in 2022.
How Did Onewheel Do During the Pandemic?
Oliver Bruce interviews Kyle Doerksen, inventor of the Onewheel on the YouTube Micromobility Industries Show. Together they discuss the market development for one-wheeled electric vehicles.
Jane Technologies Enters Canadian Market
Jane Technologies, Inc. announced its expansion into Canada via a partnership with High Tide, which has one of the largest cannabis retail footprints in Canada.
Joby Completes Longest 'eVTOL' Flight to Date
Stunning video! Joby announced it had achieved an important milestone in the development of its aircraft, flying a full-size prototype vehicle more than 150 miles on a single charge, including a vertical take-off and landing.
Sir Richard Branson: Challenge Accepted
It has been 10+ years since Lydia Synder and Mike Muldoon created this story, but it is still fun. I wonder if they are contemplating how to match Branson’s space flight. Lydia’s blog.
Paystand Raises $50M Series C
Paystand, the blockchain-enabled payment network for business, today announced its $50 million Series C round of funding led by NewView Capital.
Joby Announces World-Class Board of Directors
Joby announces Board membership as it prepares to merge with Reinvent Technology Partners; Appoints diverse selection of accomplished Board members with wide-ranging experience
Hacking the Social Algorithms: An Insider’s Guide to Facebook Advertising
In this clinic Jacob Beau will share his company’s (Concept) top 3 secrets they have learned while working at Facebook for building highly effective video ad campaigns
How Our Culture Made Us Stronger: 1.5 Years Later (Digital NEST)
“COVID is picking up – we should pay attention to it,” I remember saying to board members in a meeting back in March 2020. Two days later, we made the call to shut down for a couple of weeks.
Podcast Publishing Process with Rich Harris
Rich Harris started a new podcast and shared his process on how he promotes it. A really good resource for anyone who has a podcast or is considering making one.
The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete
The Genomics Institute is leading the way in filling the holes left in the first draft of the human genetic code. In total, about 8 percent of the more than 3-billion-base-pairs in the human genome has remained unsequenced in the two decades since that first draft.
Santa Cruz Startup: New Company Name, Same Awesome Product
Santa Cruz Works recently caught up with David Conway, co-founder of SmartBins to discuss the company name change to Purcell. What does “bin” translate to in most European cultures? Find out.
Recording: Discovery with the Innovation Within platform
On July 29, Santa Cruz Works will conduct a 30-minute lunch clinic with James O’Connor about the Discovery Platform. The first 15 minutes will cover the platform’s features and benefits. The remaining time will be open to attendee discussion. This event is ideal for startups, entrepreneurs, product managers, product marketeers, and any company interested in how to gain market validation to pre-launch product and services.
Electric Air Taxi Companies Want to be Included in Infrastructure Bill
Air taxi companies are calling on Congress to include eligibility for electric aircraft charging infrastructure in the bipartisan infrastructure bill currently being negotiated by Congress and the White House.
Why Every Employer Should Subscribe to #NotMe Today
#notme makes it as easy and comfortable as possible for employees to raise safety issues via an app.
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.