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Malina Long Malina Long

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.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

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.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Malina Long Malina Long

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

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

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