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Adam Savage's Favorite Things of 2021!
Adam wraps up his staff picks for favorite things of the year with some of his favorite physical objects he's used in 2021, including a new OneWheel.
Ambient Photonics $162 Million DOE Invitation
Ambient Photonics has been invited to submit a Part II Application for a proposed $162 million DOE loan (Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program) to support the development of a large-scale, U.S.-based low-light solar cell production facility.
Joby Completes Acquisition of Radar Developer Inras GmbH
Five-person team is based in Linz, Austria, an emerging cluster for RF engineering; Team will expand Joby’s advanced in-house R&D capability to support the development of purpose-built radar systems for Joby’s onboard sensing and navigation
Joby Aircraft Sighting!
Joby aircraft sighting on Friday 17DEC2021 as it was being transported to Marina, CA.
Recording: Tax Benefits and Equity Structures for Founders
In this clinic, David Doolin of PP&Co discusses the tax benefits and equity structures founders and startups should make note of.
Local Company WeatherFlow Raises $1M+
Worried about the weather? Not too late to join the investment opportunity by local company WeatherFlow.
Largest Number of Signatures Ever Collected in Santa Cruz
YES GREENWAY today delivered over 16,000 petition signatures for the Greenway Initiative to the Santa Cruz County Clerk. This represents the largest number of signatures for a voter generated initiative in the history of Santa Cruz County.
InvestShift Added to SupplyShift's Product Portfolio
SupplyShift adds a new solution for ESG-centric investors. And they are hiring!
The Secret History of the First Smartphone
Local Santa Cruzian Ed Colligan was instrumental in the evolution of smartphones. What is his vision for the future of smartphones?
Paystand Adds Bitcoin and Ether on its Balance Sheet
As a company that has been based on a blockchain infrastructure since its founding in 2013, Paystand has a unique lens into what’s going on in blockchain and crypto.
Santa Cruz Works launches Online Accelerator platform powered by OneValley Passport
Santa Cruz Works has relaunched its successful accelerator Santa Cruz Accelerates as a virtual program in partnership with OneValley, a global entrepreneurship platform headquartered in Silicon Valley that supports entrepreneurs, accelerates startups, and empowers organizations across the world that foster innovation communities.
Techstars Startup Weekend Coming to Monterey Bay from January 28-30, 2022
Do you have an idea for a new business? Come to #StartupWeekend and get hands-on experience with the steps to starting a business, learn how to refine your idea, and watch your dream come true, and meet coaches who will help you move your business idea forward.
TIBCO IoT and Sustainability Hackathon Aims to Tackle Environmental Challenges
TIBCO, computer software company with roots in Palo Alto and across the globe launch IoT and sustainability hackathon.
Climatize co-founder wins 1st place at McKinsey & Company Energy Insights Contest
Climatize co-founder wins 1st place at the Energy Insights by McKinsey Challenge!
HubSpot Invests $7.5 Million in Support of Minority Depository Institutions
HubSpot Invests $7.5 Million in Support of Minority Depository Institutions to Foster Economic Opportunities for Black Businesses, Families, and Communities
NEST Flight Conference 2022
NEST Flight is a youth career development conference crafted to help students and young professionals like you propel their careers, no matter where you are in your job exploration!
New Santa Cruz Accelerator: Click2Bricks
11-week course offers a comprehensive approach to digital commerce.
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.