Santa Cruz entrepreneur David Schwartz built ABI MasterMind, the backstage brain behind 825+ stadiums and arenas. While others chased Silicon Valley fame, he stayed local — quietly transforming event chaos into order. ABI runs the show so fans can enjoy it. Innovation, it turns out, thrives best where the surf breaks.

In this powerful CEO Works March 2025 session, Steven Cardinale presents Synaptic Alchemy, a framework for transforming ideas into impact by blending ancient alchemy with modern innovation. Through three phases—Destruction, Creation, and Standardization—Cardinale shows how to unlock creative potential and scale meaningful change.

After multiple fires at Moss Landing, California’s grid faces renewed urgency to upgrade energy storage. In 2024, the state wasted 2.9 million MWh of clean energy—enough to power over 300,000 homes. Safer, smarter battery tech is now available. The question is: should we rebuild Moss Landing to lead again?

Do you have a teenager who is interested in cybersecurity? There’s a free CyberCamp happening this summer for 8-12 grade students.

Andrew O'Keefe produced a stunning video capturing the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and Blue Innovation Day.

Are you interested in tabling at Santa Cruz Launchpad to talk about your open positions? Sign up by May 6.

PVUSD students are invited to collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges through the lens of technology, design, and creativity.

Joby announces its biggest achievement yet…they’ve successfully completed multiple flights with a pilot onboard.

Wonderfil CEO, Amelia Eichel has co-authored a new children's book "Journey to Away" to inspire young readers to explore waste.

April is Earth Month—a time not just for reflection, but for action. In Santa Cruz County, this isn't a seasonal gesture. It's a year-round commitment to environmental stewardship, led by a coalition of scientists, activists, and innovators.​

Join biotech professionals, researchers, and students at the upcoming QB3 Biotech Mixer on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz.

The Volunteer Center is facing dire funding shortfall and needs your support.

Remember the Santa Cruz startup clothing brand ScervGear? They’ve officially launched!

Ambient Photonics innovative solar cells technology was featured in Bloomberg.

In a recent Nature article, a global survey of over 4,000 AI researchers reveals a nuanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. 54% of these scientists, however, believe AI will bring more benefits than risks.

Silicon Valley elites are using ballot initiatives to quietly seize local government power, disguised as community improvement. Gregory Shill exposes this democratic subversion and urges vigilance. For deeper context, watch Carole Cadwalladr’s TED Talk on digital coups and authoritarian tech.

Learn how to navigate tariffs and global disruptions with smart supply chain strategies—covering risk assessment, inventory planning, and compliance tools. Watch the full CMTC presentation for expert insights.

Tariffs. Disruptions. Labor issues. You can’t control them — but you can prepare for them.

In this article originally posted in Lookout Santa Cruz, Bud Colligan addresses misinformation spread by the RTC and FORT. Bud Colligan is a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, a local philanthropist and a proud supporter of Greenway.

100 Women Who Care is a group committed to raising money quickly and efficiently for charities. Learn how they turn $100 into $10,000.