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Q&A: Marc Randolph talks about Santa Cruz, Reed Hastings, and the birth of Netflix
By Sara Isenberg Founder, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 17, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo above: Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, is also a board member at Looker. Contributed.) […]
Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair
By Heather Murphy The New York Times September 16, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo above: A UCSC lab technician examining a hair sample collected from a woman found in a barrel in a state […]
Jane Technologies doubles down on Santa Cruz (and what happens next after securing $21M in Series B funding)
By Socrates Rosenfeld CEO Jane Technologies Special to Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 12, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo above: Socrates Rosenfeld is the CEO of Jane Technologies. Contributed.) [Editor’s note: Santa Cruz Tech […]
Here’s one analyst’s deep dive into the Plantronics & Polycom deal
By Value Digger Seeking Alpha September 12, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA Plantronics: Leverage Is High, And A Dividend Cut Is Very Likely Summary The Polycom deal was financed with debt, which has significantly weakened […]
Bud Colligan Outlines Strategy to Enhance State’s Global Competitiveness
By Susanne T. Stirling Vice President, CalChamber, International Affairs September 12, 2019 — Sacramento, CA (Photo above: Bud Colligan, Senior Adviser for International Affairs and Trade, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, GO-Biz. Source: […]
County of Santa Cruz offers ePlan training and support
(Contributed) September 10, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA To reduce paper waste and streamline building permit reviews, Santa Cruz County has expanded its electronic building plan requirements to residential permits and is committed to helping […]
Technology Showcase & Acquisition of Capital Seminar for the Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturer
(Contributed) September 10, 2019 — Aptos, CA The Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a Technology Showcase and Access to Capital event for small and medium-sized manufacturers on Thursday, September 26 […]
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Annieglass, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting Partner to Host Made in Monterey Bay Manufacturing Event
(Contributed) September 10, 2019 — Watsonville, CA September 26, 2019 event is designed for manufacturers to sip, shop, savor locally crafted delicacies, network and connect to resources for profitable growth The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership […]
SupplyShift to host Summit on Responsible Supply Chains
(Source: SupplyShift website) September 10, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA Summit on Responsible Supply Chains — Actionable Insights for Responsible Leaders Two-day symposium, hosted by SupplyShift November 4-5, 2019 The Dream Inn, Santa Cruz, CA […]
New iPhone app designed to help children learn to read
By Jennifer McNulty UC Santa Cruz September 5, 2019 — Santa Cruz, CA Dominic Massaro, a professor emeritus of psychology, has developed a new iPhone app designed to help children learn to read. The app, […]