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FLUIX AI Raises $2.1M to Transform Data Centers with "Eco-AI" Autopilot
FLUIX AI secured $2.1M in SAFE funding to address data centers' rising energy demands with its AI Autopilot, A.I.M.I.®. Cutting energy use by up to 40%, FLUIX reduces costs and environmental impact as the “Eco-AI” transforming infrastructure.
Community Leadership Visit: San Luis Obispo
The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce invites community leaders to join the 2025 Community Leadership Visit to San Luis Obispo, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate, network, and explore proven strategies for economic vitality, innovation, and sustainability.
Finding and Securing Qualified Local IT Talent
Are you looking for skilled, motivated, and loyal entry-level IT employees? Cabrillo College's innovative Computer Information Systems (CIS) Apprenticeship program is designed to meet local industry demands by preparing talent specifically for IT Support Specialist and Cyber Security roles.
The Role of Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems: Benefits, Risks, and Comparisons
While large-scale energy storage systems like lithium-ion batteries and their alternatives pose risks, these are localized and manageable. They enable renewable energy integration, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and offer cleaner, safer energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Wharf Wednesdays 2025 with Event Santa Cruz
Join us at Wharf Wednesdays for a month of live music, raffles, prizes, and fun! The Santa Cruz Wharf has supported us for 100 years, Now is the time for us to support the Wharf!
Fires at Moss Landing: Disruption in Monterey County
The Moss Landing fire exposed challenges in lithium energy storage, underscored health and environmental risks, and highlighted the need for innovation, diverse energy solutions, and community resilience for a sustainable future.
Double-Down on Joby?
The Motley Fool's opinion on Joby Aviation flipped faster than an eVTOL doing barrel rolls. Once skeptical of Joby’s cash burn and risks, they’re now singing its praises, citing FAA progress and soaring stock.
Titans 2024 Photos
Check out photos from out 2024 Titans event! Let us know if you see yourself in any photos and send us any photos you took!
EcoViz: UCSC Envisioning Climate Solutions
EcoViz, co-developed by UCSC’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, uses advanced visualization to help communities and policymakers tackle climate change and natural disasters.
Free OPEN Passes to DeveloperWeek 2025
DeveloperWeek 2025 is the world’s largest independent engineering conference & expo where thousands of developers, engineers, software architects, managers, and executives converge to discover the latest engineering innovations.
Top 8 Accounting Mistakes to Avoid for Startups
Starting a business can be exhilarating, but with it comes a lot of numbers to crunch. Here’s some mistakes to be careful not to make when it comes to accounting.
Powering the Future: Climatize and Mynt Unite for Windmill Market EV Hub
Climatize and Mynt Systems are collaborating to launch the Windmill Market EV Hub in San Juan Bautista, a groundbreaking clean energy project aimed at expanding EV infrastructure.
Climatize Donating 10% of Its Revenue to Support L.A Firefighters & Fire Victims
Climatize is donating 10% of its revenue.
MERGE4 Launches “Socks of Support” Campaign to Aid Victims of Los Angeles Wildfires
MERGE4 announces the “Socks of Support” initiative to bring comfort, warmth, and hope to those affected by wildfires.
NLP Program Offering 10 Full Tuition Graduate Fellowships
The Natural Language Processing Program is offering 10 full tuition graduate fellowships.
Unnatural Products Appoints 2 New Board of Directors
Santa Cruz based biotech company, Unnatural Products announced the appointment of Abbas Kazimi and Mert Aktar to its Board of Directors.
Swallowed by the Sun by Peter Chester
Event Santa Cruz is running a music video extravaganza called New Music January. The event features 26 new music videos created by a diverse range of local bands and artists. Today we’d like to feature one of the musicians who is also a regular at Santa Cruz Works events.
Ed Colligan: Industry Legend and Santa Cruz Works Titan of 2024
Ed Colligan: The Silicon Valley legend driving innovation, honored as Santa Cruz Works Titan 2024!
Annie Otfinoski: A Sustainability Trailblazer and Santa Cruz Works Titan of 2024
Who is Annie Otfinoski? Meet the Santa Cruz Titan revolutionizing sustainability and shaping a greener future!
Thomas Sage Pedersen: A Titan of Music, Education, and Inclusivity
Learn about how Thomas Sage Pedersen has been a “lightning rod for creativity, connection," and a role model for building the reality he envisions.