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Santa Cruz Works Launches Surf-Themed Coworking Space
Santa Cruz Works is diving into the co-working space! Check out the unbelievably beautiful rooms and learn more about the space.
Shape of Hope: A Sustainable Journey Through Surfing and Snowboarding
Take a break, sit back, and watch “Shape of Hope”- a short, 18 min. documentary by The Outside Collective that explores a more sustainable alternative for crafting surfboards and snowboards.
Boeing and IKEA Take to the Skies Together
The Boeing Company & IKEA announced a strategic partnership aimed to ease the growing concerns about manufacturing & assembly defects in their 737MAX Program.
Digital NEST's Treetop Revolution
Digital NEST introduces eco-friendly office pods in sequoias, inspired by a dream of founder Jacob Martinez. These sustainable workspaces blend business with nature, offering views of redwoods and Monterey Bay while minimizing carbon footprints.
SwellCycle Develops Surfboard with AI Integration
Revolutionizing surfing: SwellCycle's AI-powered 3D printed board positions you for the perfect wave, outsmarting others with skill and strategy.
Joby Aviation to Offer Time Travel Tours
Joby Aviation announces a breakthrough in temporal mechanics, offering the first-ever time travel tours on their electric air taxis. Customers can now book flights to witness historical events or even visit their younger selves, with a strict no interference policy to prevent temporal paradoxes.
SpaceX Partners with Jane Technologies
SpaceX and Jane Technologies announced an ambitious joint venture to launch the first cannabis dispensary in space, catering to future Mars colonies. The mission, is dubbed "High Frontier.”
Climate Coffee Series - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Climate Coffee is a casual meetup ahead of Earth Week focused on cultivating local collaboration, connections, and innovation within the ClimateTech community.
The Santa Cruz Effect: Unpacking MealPro’s Rise from Local Event to National Brand
MealPro's journey from a local startup to a thriving business began with crucial exposure at a Santa Cruz New Tech event. The story highlights its strategic growth and community impact, underlining the company's evolution into a purpose-driven entity.
The New Wave of Aquaculture: Scoot Science's Path to Healthy Fish Farming
Powered by a blend of on-site ocean observations and Scoot Science’s predictive models, these forecasts are tailored to provide unparalleled insight into oceanic risks, offering a comprehensive outlook on expected marine and atmospheric conditions.
Fluid Analytics Raises $1.6M Pre-Series A Round
Fluid Analytics recently secured funding for their AI powered water pollution tracking technology.
2024 Small Business Summit
Mark your calendars for the Small Business Summit on May 3rd, 2024, at Cabrillo College! The day will be packed with engaging keynote speeches, interactive breakouts, and productive networking sessions designed to empower and inspire small business owners like you
Talking Heads' Iconic Film Hits the Redwoods: 2024 Screening at Quarry Amphitheater
The Quarry Amphitheater at UCSC hosts an exclusive screening of Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" on May 18, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special Q&A, in a collaboration with Noise Pop Industries. The event supports Second Harvest Food Bank, offering a unique outdoor cinema experience.
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.