News Highlights
We don’t only report the news, we make the news. Our news highlights and archive here.
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AI News: The Road to Superintelligence
Tim Urban explores AI superintelligence. The world in 2050 could be unrecognizable compared to today's world due to the rapid pace of technological advancement.
AI News: Hubspot Introduces AI
HubSpot announced the launch of two new tools powered by artificial intelligence.
Santa Cruz Housing Update
At the recent Santa Cruz Works New Tech on April 5, Gabriel Sanders of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (“MBEP”). and Sibley Simon of New Way Homes provided an update on housing issues in Santa Cruz County.
Climatize Achieves FINRA Orbit
This week, Climatize announced FINRA acceptance. This is a huge BFD.
Santa Cruz Accelerates Accepting Applications for 5th Cohort
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 5th cohort of our accelerator: Santa Cruz Accelerates. It is designed to help startups take their business to the next level.
April 2023 New Tech Photos
We had a packed house at last night’s April New Tech! Check out the photos!
CEO of Joby Aviation Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Aviation
JoeBen Bevirt testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Annual Small Business Summit Elevates Santa Cruz County's Entrepreneurial Spirit
Experience the pulse of Santa Cruz County's vibrant entrepreneurial scene at the highly anticipated Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, April 28th, 2023.
Santa Cruz Venture Fund
Announced at the Santa Cruz New Tech on April 5, 2023, this fund is investing in the top early stage, high growth startups founded in Santa Cruz and nearby coastal communities with an emphasis on Planetary Health.
New Program Advises UCSC Ph.D. Students on Their Path to Entrepreneurship and VC
Many student-led innovations never make it out of the lab. A new program at UC Santa Cruz aims to change that by mentoring Ph.D. students in the life sciences on alternative career pathways outside academia: entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Steve Blank: AI Opens Pandora’s Box
Steve Blank weighs in on the dangers of opening Pandora’s AI box. Humans have mastered lots of things that have transformed our lives, created our civilizations, and might ultimately kill us all. This year we’ve invented one more.
AI News: Generative vs Applied AI
AI is a hot topic of discussion these days, with the potential to inspire some and frighten others. To begin, it's important to understand the distinction between Generative AI and Applied AI, as they represent two distinct categories of artificial intelligence.
Housing Update at SCWorks New Tech
Rents and mortgages at all time highs. Our monthly New Tech event will kick off with presentations about housing progress and the challenges ahead for Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz Announces Plan to Build First Underwater City-to-City Tunnel in the United States
The city of Santa Cruz has announced a water bending new project: an underwater tunnel connecting Santa Cruz and Monterey.
Apple to Open New Satellite Headquarters in Santa Cruz, California
Apple to open new headquarters in Santa Cruz.
Here For You
Here For You is a centralized platform that allows community members to show their care and support for one another in meaningful ways during life’s hardest moments.
Santa Cruz County Bank Ranks 6th in the Nation For Best Performing Community Banks
Today the Bank announced it has earned the #6 ranking on the S&P Global Market Intelligence annual rankings of 2022's best performing community banks in the nation with assets under $3 billion.
Purcell Open House at New HQ
Purcell (formerly SmartBins) has opened its headquarters and design studio in Santa Cruz. To celebrate, you are invited to their Open House on April 15, 2023.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visit Joby Aviation's DC office
The Joby Aviation Board of Directors was honored to welcome Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his team to Joby's DC office.
Santa Cruz Company Acquired by National Institute for Social Media
National Institute for Social Media (NISM), the leading social media certification and education organization, announced today it has acquired OMCP, the digital marketing certification body and industry standards association.