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Cruz Foam Joins LVMH's Exclusive Startup Acceleration Program
Cruz Foam Joins LVMH's Exclusive Startup Acceleration Program for Sustainable Innovation. 'This prestigious program introduces collaboration on various projects between an elite cohort of 29 startups...for which Cruz Foam was selected.'
AI News: ChatGPT - Separating Fact from Fiction on AGI Capabilities
Remember that time you were super impressed by your friend who could recite the entire periodic table backwards, but when asked to plan a road trip, couldn't get past packing snacks? That's kind of how the artificial intelligence world is feeling about GPT-4.
Fonda Invited to Pitch at Bay Angels
The folks at Fonda Technologies must have been jumping out of their skins with excitement recently. Why, you ask? Because they were hand-picked to strut their stuff at Bay Angels' June pitch event!
Letter to Santa Cruz County Supervisors
As we find ourselves poised on the cusp of this era powered by A.I., it becomes vitally important that we recognize the promise held within this technology to elevate and enhance our communities. These tensions between privacy and convenience, between innovation and regulation, are the knots we must untangle as we navigate our way towards the future. And as we do so, a measure of humor and self-awareness might not be amiss.
AI News: AI Regulations Begin
Europe took a step toward AI regulations last week with a European Parliament vote on the AI Act, a proposed law that would establish requirements for AI makers and users based on risk levels.
Jane Technologies Launches Revolutionary New Point-Of-Sale Platform
Jane leverages leading, proprietary e-commerce technology to enhance in-store shopping experience and empower retailers.
First Ever Onewheel Rider's Summit
Onewheel invited the trail blazers of the Onewheel world together for a few days at Santa Cruz HQ to ride, imagine the future of the sport, ideate on product development and share visions of a more radical future.
Climatize Selected to Join New Energy Nexus' Climate Fintech Accelerator
Climatize has been selected to join New Energy Nexus' Climate Fintech accelerator.
UCSC Team Wins at UCSC Farm Robotics Challenge
An interdisciplinary team of students and researchers created an autonomous weeder which was recently recognized with the Small Farm prize at the inaugural Farm Robotics Challenge.
New Director of CITRIS at UC Santa Cruz Appointed
Katia Obraczka, professor of Computer Science and Engineering, has been appointed director of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute at UC Santa Cruz.
Joby and GKN Party Talk
Imagine you're at a party. A really boring party. The kind of party where everyone is talking about their jobs in finance or discussing the latest episode of some overrated TV show. Suddenly, someone comes up to you and says, "Hey, have you ever thought about thermoplastic composites for flight control surfaces?"
Bright Sun Low-Income Community Solar Raises $505,000 in Just 1 Month on Climatizeās Platform
Climatize celebrates a significant milestone as its inaugural community solar project, Bright Sun Low-Income Community Solar, raises an astounding $505,000 in just one month.
FullpowerĀ®-AI Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Certification
FullpowerĀ®-AI, the leading IoT AI-biosensing company, today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
How to Create and Distribute a Press Release in Minutes
In a captivating explainer video, Mark Willaman of Newsworthy.AI serves up a riveting showcase of his platform's press release power - including snappy headlines, audio options, and more, illustrating the untapped potential of press releases in today's digital landscape.
Here For You Joins Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th Cohort
Here From You aims to offer a space where individuals and families can receive the support they truly need and desire.
GuardianAngel Selected to Participate in Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th Cohort
GuardianAngel is a new startup focused on solving the heartbreaking problem of child deaths due to being left unattended in hot cars.
CEO WORKS: Rocketing Early-Stage Financing for Startup Success
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Clear Skies Ahead for Private Equity
The financial future seems promising for Limited Partners in private equity funds, with a bright 2024 anticipated according to a pre-U.S. inflation report survey.
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