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Titans of Tech 2022
Santa Cruz Works honors those amazing people in our community who have contributed to the growth of tech and entrepreneurship. Connect and learn the personal journeys and advice from the movers & shakers of our world.
White House Honors Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz with Mentoring Award
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, has been honored by the White House with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
Joby Aviation Stock Jumped 21%
Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on Joby Aviation on its view that the company's key partnerships will pay off.
Redefining Physical Therapy Through the Metaverse: Immergo Labs Makes Waves With Their First Demo at APTA CSM 2022
Immergo Labs transports Physical Therapists to the Metaverse in their first MVP Demo at the American Physical Therapy Association.
Santa Cruz County Bank Hires Senior Vice President, Product and Digital Transformation Manager
Santa Cruz County Bank Hires Senior Vice President, Product and Digital Transformation Manager, Paul Happach
Joby and the US Government Kickstart the Air Mobility Revolution
Joby’s fully-electric pre-production prototype aircraft soaring above its flight base in California, where the government provides Joby with the ideal airspace to conduct test flights.
Behind Every Employer Santa Cruz County
A coalition of local governments and nonprofits is pleased to launch the Behind Every Employer initiative in Santa Cruz County.
SKT and Joby Join Forces to Bring Air Taxi Service to South Korea
SK Telecom and Joby Aviation today announced they will work together to introduce emissions-free aerial ridesharing services to cities and communities across South Korea.
Startup Rumble 2 Rewind
Did you miss the Startup Rumble 2? No worries, we’ve got a recap and recording for you!
“Game changing,” Parallel Flight Technologies Unveils Firefighting Drone
Parallel Flight Technologies, a Watsonville-based company, unveiled its latest drone technology, on Tuesday.
How Did Michael Sikand Grow “Our Future” to 200,000 YouTube Subscribers?
Our Future is a leading source of business content for the next generation founded by Michael Sikand. Their content is on the typical social media outlets, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. But for now let’s focus on their YouTube channel.
Techstars Startup Weekend 2022 a Bright Success
TechStars 2022 made all other events seem like black holes in comparison. These entrepreneurs have futures so bright, well yeah, I needed shades to watch.
Joby Aviation Achievement Unlocked — Altitude!
On Feb 1, 2022, Joby Aviation’s pre-production aircraft flew past their target of flying at 10,000 feet. How high did the aircraft actually go?
Carnot Compression - California Energy Commission Approves EPC-21-017
Carnot Compression announce that the California Energy Commission approved EPC-21-017 for $2,028,350 at the CEC's January 26, 2022 Business Meeting.
Radio Control Replica of a Joby Aircraft
Peter Ryseck made a 1 : 30 scale eVTOL replica of a Joby aircraft using a 3D-printed chassis. From CAD to functioning vehicle, this was done is just one week. Watch the video to see step by step how this RC was made.
Coming Soon: Joby Aviation test flights over the San Francisco Bay
Joby Aviation has filed documents with the FCC for permission to conduct test flights over the San Francisco Bay.
Climatize Founders Selected As Semi-Finalists for Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards
Santa Cruz Accelerates members, Will Wiseman and Alba Forns, creators of Climatize, have been selected as semi-finalists for the Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards 2022
Cruz Hacks 2022: Making a Better World
Cruz Hacks 2022 was great success! Learn about the winning teams, projects, and the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Robotics Cats Selected to Join SilvaTech Growth Accelerator
Santa Cruz Accelerates member, Robotics Cats, creator of AI wildfire detection tools, has been selected as one of the ten SilvaTech Growth Accelerator cohorts.
Re-LIEable: 2nd Place Best High School Project
Cruz Hacks 2022 second place winner for the Best High School Project at Cruz Hacks 2022: Re-LIEable. You can’t lie about Re-LIEable.