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All Roads Lead to Santa Cruz
We welcome Daniel Redmond, his family, Waygate to the Santa Cruz community. Learn about his journey and the services that Waygate provides to the largest companies in the world.
David Haussler 6th Among Top Scientists in Computer Science
David Haussler, a distinguished professor of biomolecular engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering is among the top scientists in computer science.
Student Vaccination Drive Sponsored by SC Tech Exchange
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has partnered with the Santa Cruz Public Health Department and Santa Cruz Tech Exchange to host several student vaccination clinics at locations across the county over the next two weeks.
MiBike: The Subscription Service For Bicycles
MiBike is a Santa Cruz Ca. based company aiming to change they way you think about owning a bicycle.
Parallel Flight Technologies Award Phase 2 Grant
Parallel Flight Technologies (“PFT”) has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the USDA. The $650,000 grant was awarded to PFT and Drone Amplified, the developer of the IGNIS prescribed fire system, to support further development of a large-scale UAS for prescribed fire.
Santa Cruz SBDC Small Business Survey Seeking Input
The Santa Cruz SBDC needs your help. Please take this survey to allow small business owners to have access to training and advising in digital presence tools and the use of social media.
Joby Opens Washington DC Office
Joby announced it was opening a new office in Washington, DC to support the collaborative work it is doing with the aviation community and policymakers to bring quiet, zero-emissions aviation to life.
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.

