News Highlights
We don’t only report the news, we make the news. Our news highlights and archive here.
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SCA #31: The Apptopus
The Apptopus solves many of the struggles that small and medium sized restaurant owners face with the rise of online ordering and delivery.
The Next Media Mogul is Santa Cruzian Michael Sikand
Santa Cruzian Michael Sikand saw viewership grow from several thousand to more than 200M in just a few months. His secret? Knowing his audience, and how they consume news and education.
Cabrillo College IT Institute Looking for employers to offer internships
The Cabrillo College IT Institute begins January 24, 2021 and is looking for employers who can offer internships.
Joby Aviation Announces Paul Rinaldi as Latest Member of Advisory Board
Joby Aviation announced the appointment of Paul Rinaldi, former President of the National Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA), to its Advisory Board.
Hands On: Flying the Joby Simulator
AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber tries out the fly-by-wire flight controls in Joby's eVTOL simulator.
Portrait of a Titan: Philippe Kahn
Philippe Kahn is the first to selected as a Titan of Tech 2021. His engineering and job contributions to the world and to Santa Cruz has earned him the title of Titan of Tech.
This Tool Is a Wildfire's Worst Enemy
Wildfires are unfortunately here to stay, but this tool is blazing the trail to stop wildfires in their tracks.
Act Fast: CruzHacks 2022 Applications Now Open
Open for applications; $1,000 cash prize for Top High School Team. Deadline to apply is December 15th at 11:59 PM PST. This event is entirely virtual.
Recap of Startup Rumble New Tech
Did you miss the Startup Rumble? No worries, we’ve got a recap and recording for you!
Why Joby Aviation Joined the Urban Computing Foundation
Joby - We want to save a billion people an hour a day by making travel faster and easier while reducing the impact of human mobility on the environment.
Good News for Hubspot Subscribers New and Renewing
As your company enters conversations around strategy and resources for the new year, we'd like to remind you of the resources available to you through Santa Cruz Works. 30% Off New Subscribers, 15% off Renewing Subscribers
The New Polaris UTV is the First Vehicle to Come Out of Zero Motorcycles Collaboration
Polaris has unveiled the Ranger XP Kinetic, an all-electric side-by-side and the first vehicle to emerge from the collaboration between the Minneapolis-based company and Zero Motorcycles.
MERGE4 Releases Blondie Collaboration Socks
Santa Cruz-based sock brand, MERGE4, is proud to announce a brand new collaboration with the legendary band, Blondie. The collaboration features three sock designs featuring Blondie’s iconic artwork.
Nominees for Titans of Tech 2021
It is that time of the year again: Titans of Tech. We are seeking your nominations for those persons who have contributed to our community. See criteria for nominations, and a list of past awardees.
Santa Cruz Works Partner OneValley Launches Venture Fund
Santa Cruz Works partner OneValley launches Venture Fund with HMC to back dynamic startups and entrepreneurs emerging across its global innovation ecosystem.
David Young is Transforming the Field of AI-driven Digital Artwork
“I knew UC Santa Cruz was going to be a great place to explore different academic pursuits,” he said. “A couple years before I arrived, I had just acquired a personal Apple II Plus computer…
2022 Zero Motorcycles Battery - More Juice, Less Rind
Zero’s Z-Force batteries lead the entire powersports and automotive industries in both power and energy density.
3 Startups Awarded Co-working Subsidies
Climatize, ecPunch, and Belay announced as recipients of co-working subsidies at Nextspace and Cruzio.
Rideshares in the Sky by 2024: Joby Aviation Bets Big on Air Taxis
Joby executive Bonny Simi sees a future in which aerial ridesharing is popular, traveling between rural and urban areas is quick and easy, and the pilot workforce is much more diverse.
Cabrillo College IT Institute Returns
This 11-week foundational program in the IT field will begin January 24, 2022 and offer a mix of life/career skills and job readiness alongside technical skills.