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7th Annual Titans of Tech: A Memorable Annual Event
The 7th anniversary of our Titans of Tech event was an epic night where we celebrated the remarkable achievements of individuals who had not only achieved career success but had significantly contributed to the growth and vibrancy of our community.
FREE Venture Capital 101 Course for Women
Are you a woman who is interested in learning about the world of Venture Capital? Check out this free online course!
Looker, Google, and Now…Omni: A Quest for the Next Big Startup
What ever happened to the folks from Looker? We caught up with an alum to find out what they’ve been up to.
Bastille Raises $44 Million Series C Investment Led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Wireless threat intelligence technology company, Bastille, recently closed a major Series C deal with Goldman Sachs.
Insanely Great: The Apple Mac at 40 Anniversary Event
40 years ago last week, in January 1984, the world witnessed the unveiling of the Apple Macintosh by Steve Jobs—a revolutionary computer that transformed not only the tech landscape but also the very essence of Apple
Parent Company of Santa Cruz County Bank Reports Record Annual Earnings For 2023
West Coast Community Bancorp, the parent company of Santa Cruz County Bank, announced unaudited record earnings for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $35.2 million, a $4.2 million or 14% increase over 2022.
STEM Education Central Coast Conference Connects Teachers and Local Resources
STEM Education Central Coast Conference is bringing together educators and the community.
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience partnering with EY on Open Science Data Challenge on Coastal Resilience
UCSC’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience and the UC Disaster Resilience Network are partnering with EY on its Open Science Data Challenge.
Bay Cities and Cruz Foam Launch Wine Industry's Most Sustainable Shipping Solutions for Impact and Temperature Control
Bay Cities’ mission is to replace polystyrene foam that is used in the wine industry with Cruz Foam, a bioengineered foam made from seafood waste, thereby reducing the plastic that is filling our landfills and oceans.
Neatleaf Secures $4m in Funding to Fulfill the Demand for AI-Driven Cultivation Technology
Santa Cruz based agtech startup Neatleaf has secured an investment from AgFunder.
Joby to Install First Electric Air Taxi Charger in Greater New York City Region
Joby Aviation today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Helo Holdings, Inc., to install the first air taxi charger in the greater New York City region at the company’s heliport in Kearny, New Jersey, located just a two minute flight from Manhattan.
AI's Binge-Eating Problem: Can the Brain Hold the Key to Sustainability?
Tired of AI's energy binge? Numenta's channeling the brain's genius, building AI that thinks with a dim lightbulb's power. Join the sustainable future! #BrainPoweredAI #Numenta
OpenAI Launches GPT Store for Early Startups
Exciting news from OpenAI: they've just launched their GPT store, offering a wealth of tools that can significantly streamline your operations while being budget-friendly.
Purcell 2023 in Review
How did Santa Cruz based innovative retail merchandising equipment company, Purcell do in 2023?
FluidAnalytics Receives Award at World Economic Forum
Water analytics company Fluid Analytics recently received an award at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Santa Cruz Ventures Closes Round 1 with farm-ng
Santa Cruz Ventures announces its first investment in farm-ng with a $10.05 million Series A funding, led by Acre Venture Partners and Xplorer Capital, among others. This investment underscores the belief in farm-ng's potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture through robotics and AI solutions.
Applications Open for Slug Tank 2024
Apply to SCEE's annual business pitch competition, Slug Tank! Get a chance to pitch to a panel of investors.
UCSC Offering Hacking 4 Oceans Course
UC Santa Cruz is offering a new Entrepreneurship + Ocean/Coastal Conservation Course.
Joby and Atlantic Aviation Collaborate to Electrify Infrastructure in New York and Southern California
Joby Aviation today announced it is collaborating with Atlantic Aviation to electrify existing aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California
The Santa Cruz Surfer's Next Wave: Sipping on the Future with Shift Naturals
Remember Inboard? That Santa Cruz company that had us all zipping around like electric-powered urban surfers Well, the guy behind that, Ryan Evans, is onto something new, and it's equally wavy. Enter Shift Naturals Inc. and their first product: DownShift.