News Highlights
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IFS Cloud Selected by Joby Aviation to Shape the Future of eVTOL Aircraft
IFS, today announced that Joby Aviation has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes.
PathFinder: Revolutionizing Career Changes with AI for a New Era of Job Seekers"
Embark on a visionary journey through PathFinder, the AI platform revolutionizing career transitions for 800 million people by 2030, unlocking unique pathways to passion-driven, fulfilling work in an evolving job landscape.
Leadership Santa Cruz County Welcomes Ryan Coonerty as New Executive Director
Leadership Santa Cruz County is excited to announce Ryan Coonerty as its new Executive Director. Coonerty brings a wealth of experience and a passion for leadership to LSCC, positioning the organization for growth and impact in the community.
SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz 2024
The SurfAid Cup is the signature fundraiser for SurfAid. This year’s event will be held on April 28, at Pleasure Point. Put together a team to compete and provide aid to those who need it.
Paystand Named Winner of Fintech Breakthrough Award for DeFi Innovation
Paystand, the global leader in blockchain-enabled B2B payments, today announced it has won the DeFi Innovation category in the 2024 Fintech Breakthrough Awards. More than 4000 fintech nominations were submitted for this competition.
Remarkable AI Fireside Chat with Guy Kawasaki
In an enlightening Fireside Chat (13MAR2024)captured on video, moderator Guy Kawasaki orchestrates a compelling discussion with a distinguished panel of tech luminaries: Sam Schillace, Deputy CTO at Microsoft and the visionary founder of Google Docs; Lila Tretikov, the transformative former Executive Director of Wikipedia and recent Deputy CTO at Microsoft; Jim Whitehead, esteemed Professor of Computational Media at UCSC's Baskin School of Engineering; and Claire Delaunay, the innovative CTO at farm-ng, with a formidable background at NVIDIA.
ProductOps Streamlines Customer Service with AI
ProductOps embarked on a pioneering project with a leading global bicycle manufacturer, leveraging AI technologies to enhance customer service via a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application.
PVUSD Board of Education Appoints Dr. Heather Contreras as Superintendent
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District welcomes Heather Contreras as the Superintendent of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
The Unconventional Maestro: How Andy Zenczak's Gadgetbox Redefined Music Production
In the heart of Santa Cruz, California, Andy Zenczak's Gadgetbox has emerged as a beacon of creativity and innovation in music production. His journey, which spans over two decades, is a vivid narrative of passion, evolution, and the enduring power of music.
Save the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to remove the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy and are only accepting comments until April 3. Help save the Mile Buoy by using this bar code to automatically generate a letter to Save the BUOY!
Cruz Foam Joins Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Cruz Foam, the Santa Cruz, CA based circular materials company, selected by Fast Company, joins the ranks of Nvidia, YouTube, Taco Bell, and more
2024 Career Fairs for Santa Cruz County
Cabrillo College is excited to host two Career Fairs this April, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for networking and career advancement. These fairs offer a unique platform for employers seeking fresh talent and job seekers on the hunt for their dream roles.
Joby Widens USAF Partnership, Will Deliver Two eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB
Joby Aviation today announced it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (“AFB”) in 2025 as part of the Company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Interview: NOAA Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator Program
Interview with Zach Baize, the economist and program manager for NOAA's New Blue Economy program. He also manages NOAA's Ocean-based Climate Resilience Accelerator program.
Santa Cruz County Bank Team Recognized as a Trailblazer
Independent Banker Magazine featured Santa Cruz County Bank as a Trailblazer, a designation given to community banks on the forefront of industry advances.
Joby Aviation Successfully Completes HIRF Testing at Edwards AFB: Promising Results Pave the Way for FAA Certification
Joby Aviation recently completed aircraft characterization testing for High-Intensity Radiated Field at Edwards AFB, partnering with experienced USAF and Naval Surface Warfare Center personnel.
Distinguished Leaders Join Inaugural Chancellor’s Advisory Board
Leaders from a wide range of fields will lend their unique perspectives on ways to advance UCSC’s mission, and expand impact.
SignSight: A Computer Vision ASL Translator
At CruzHacks 2024, students created SignSight, a mobile phone application that interprets American Sign Language (ASL). It allows the user to record and translate someone's ASL gestures using a computer vision-based action recognition model.
7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Using a CRM
Want a centralized database for customer info, to streamline your business operations, and make your life easier? Consider using a CRM.
Remarkable People at Remarkable AI - The Networking Hour
The Santa Cruz tech community is the Best!! What an amazing night connecting with old and new friends and growing the Santa Cruz County tech ecosystem. Thank you to all who attended Remarkable AI.