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Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024 Hiring Companies and Pitch Contest Finalists Announced
Check out a list of employers that are hiring at Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024!
Santa Cruz Public Works Department Presents Touch-a-Truck Event
The Santa Cruz Public Works Department proudly presents the return of the highly anticipated Touch-a-Truck event, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22
Rove Goods: A Bag Lover's Dream in Santa Cruz - Opening Soon!
Opening soon in Santa Cruz, Rove Goods offers a curated selection of technical bags and EDC gear for the tech-savvy crowd, created by a passionate bag collector with a love for travel and quality craftsmanship.
High School Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship
A team of Santa Cruz County high school students is heading to the MATE ROV World Championship!
The Call That Saved My Home: How Ting Prevented a Fire Just in Time
This is the story of how a smart little device called Ting became my family's unsung hero.
Guy Kawasaki | Think Remarkable | Talks at Google
Chief Evangelist of Canva and Host of the Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki, discusses his book “Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference,”
Climatize Wins With Fast Company and Nexties 2024
Climatize is celebrating award after award with Fast Company and the 2024 Nexties!
Build Your Dream Team
Candice Elliott, HR consultant, discusses team building, workforce planning, hiring, and the legal distinctions between contractors and employees, emphasizing strong culture and compliance.
FITAID of LIFEAID Beverage Co. LLC, Releases Two New Flavors
World leading Fitness Drink Brand puts option of permanent flavor in the hands of customers, giving them the choice of brand new Blue Raspberry and Juicy Apple in Clean Encapsulated Creatine Drink, FITAID RX Zero.
Super Tech Videos
The Super Tech event on May 1 highlighted innovations in technology and sustainability, featuring talks from experts like Frans Lanting on environmental preservation, and advancements in AI ethics, medical robotics, and electric vehicle infrastructure. It showcased significant technological progress and ongoing commitment to ethical and environmental sustainability.
Lookout Will Soon Have a Sister
Discover how Lookout Santa Cruz's commitment to factual journalism, powered by community support, is fueling its exciting expansion from the pandemic's dark days to new horizons in Eugene-Springfield and beyond. Join the journey of impactful reporting!
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Receives Grant Funding to Expand Community Schools Initiative
Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $32M grant to enhance its community schools initiative.
Santa Cruz Works 2024 Board Refresh
Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce an invigorating update to our Board and leadership team, welcoming dynamic individuals dedicated to driving positive change in our community.
Joby Aviation First Quarter Highlights: Setting New Heights in Electric Air Mobility
As the world moves towards sustainable transportation solutions, Joby Aviation continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing urban air mobility. The first quarter of 2024 brought about significant milestones and achievements for the company, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in electric air taxi technology.
How to Have Hard Conversations About Sustainability When People Would Rather Talk About Anything Else
In her new book, ‘You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime,’ Maisie Ganzler advocates for grappling with sustainability questions even when it’s uncomfortable.
Onewheel Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Pint X Sale and New Documentary Film
Future Motion Inc., the maker of Onewheel, is pleased to mark the anniversary of its tenth year in business, celebrating a decade of innovation in board sports and micromobility.
Super Tech with Frans Lanting
We were very fortunate to receive Frans Lanting and Christine Eckstrom at our monthly New Tech event on May 1, 2024: Super Tech. In this video, Frans weaves a story with his award-winning photography about why the Monterey Bay is like no other place on Earth. His current project is Bay of Life.
Climate Coffee Series Moving to a New Day of the Week
Santa Cruz Climate Coffee is a casual meetup ahead of Earth Week focused on cultivating local collaboration, connections, and innovation within the ClimateTech community.
Fullpower®-AI: Pioneering Sleep Tech, Now With Extra Patents!
Fullpower®-AI unveils five new patents enhancing sleep and wellness tech. Innovations include noise-adaptive sleep data collection, non-contact meditation monitoring, and personalized environment settings for families and couples. These patents underscore Fullpower®-AI's commitment to improving health through smart, real-time adaptive technologies.
Super Tech Photos
On May 1, the Super Tech event unfolded as a memorable evening that illuminated the innovative spirit thriving within our counties. This gathering brought together luminaries from various tech domains, each sharing their groundbreaking work and visions that are shaping the future.