Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify and assess 3,000 privately-held companies headquartered in the United States and one of those is Santa Cruz company Jane Technologies.

Santa Cruz startup Capstan Medical achieves a medical breakthrough with the first-in-human robotic-assisted mitral valve replacements, signaling a major advancement in minimally invasive heart surgery.

Thank you for joining us last night for another spectacular New Tech event! Check out the photos from the evening. Videos will be made available next week, including Toby Cory's Temple Rap song to Doug Erickson as a "work less semi-retirement" gift. 

Santa Cruz has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s threats to withhold federal resources from sanctuary cities, but the decision was made behind closed doors without a public vote.

EIVIE, a new VTOL startup is aiming to launch their crowdfunding campaign in March 2025.

CITO Medical accelerates medical and biotech innovation through rapid iteration, in-house prototyping, and a fail-fast approach, ensuring faster, more efficient product development.

CruzHacks 2025 returns April 11-13, uniting innovators for a weekend of coding and collaboration. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts from April 10-13. Enjoy free food, swag, and networking. Sign up now to be part of the action!

Tell us your big idea, get feedback from awesome people, the eat. 5 minute pitches, 5 minutes feedback, slice of gold!

The UCSC Genome Browser has added two new datasets that leverage the power of generative AI and machine learning to interpret information about genetic variants and more rapidly assess which ones might be harmful to human health.

California Governor Newsom announces Jobs First plan for economic growth in the state.

A recording of our monthly luncheon for C-Level+, learn from TED speaker Harry Max how to create the right plans and priorities that are truly impactful

Joby reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.

Toby Corey, former Tesla Energy CRO and lifelong innovator, emphasizes that progress flourishes when innovation aligns with sustainability. Drawing on Taoist principles, he reflects on grid-based Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and key lessons from the recent Moss Landing fire.

Grok 3, Elon Musk’s latest AI venture, arrives with grand claims of superiority, but its proprietary nature, security concerns, and political entanglements raise questions about whether it’s a true breakthrough or just another chapter in the ongoing AI arms race.

While AI agents like OpenAI’s Operator promise unparalleled convenience, their rapid rise raises pressing questions about job displacement, human agency, and whether we’re outsourcing more than just our to-do lists.

Join Justin White and The Disruptors at the Massive Action Mastermind to unlock your full potential in 2025. Learn White’s Massive Action Protocol, inspired by icons like Elon Musk and Tony Robbins, and gain insights from Steve Heroux of Victory Selling and Aaron Huxley, former landscape business leader. Connect with industry leaders, master sales, and develop bold strategies. Don’t miss this transformative event—RSVP required. Special room rates available at the Dream Inn under “Central Coast Water Summit.”

The monthly luncheon for C-Level+, learn from TED speaker Harry Max how to create the right plans and priorities that are truly impactful.

Tune in Feb. 25 at 6 PM to Off The Lip Radio Show! Experts Toby Corey, Justin Cummings, and Professor Madeline Adamczeski discuss Moss Landing’s energy future, storage solutions, and community transparency.

By applying to the Perfect Your Pitch Program, you'll have the chance to pitch your idea to a panel of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

Santa Cruz based startup, Swellcycle announces it has secured a $1M pre-seed funding round.