No Isolation invented their AV1 robot to help children attend school and mitigate “chronic absenteeism.”

Serena RamirezOctober 23, 2024robotics, tech, Technology, technology, Robotics Technology, COVID-19, COVID, schools, School, home schoolComment

The Team Behind a Tree of 10 Million Covid Sequences

COVID-19 sequences from around the world are assembled by UCSC researchers into a phylogenetic tree that shows the evolutionary history of the virus.

Matthew SwinnertonJune 27, 2022ucsc, COVID-19

Santa Cruz Tech Exchange Distance Learning Program

Santa Cruz Tech Exchange’s Distance Learning Program is working to help families impacted by COVID-19 or have a low-income background.

Guest UserMarch 25, 2021Santa Cruz Tech Exchange, Distance Learning Program, COVID-19, Laptop, School, Donate

SBA Increases Lending for COVID-19 Economic Loans

SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.

Doug EricksonMarch 24, 2021SBA, SBDC, Loans, Grants, COVID-19

Supporting Sequencing Effort in Santa Cruz County

Sequencing the COVID-19 virus enables us to track mutations and spread. It is the ultimate detective that can give us a history of up to 5 prior contacts, and what conditions caused the variant.

Doug EricksonJanuary 28, 2021UCSC Genomics Institute, COVID-19, mutations

COVID-19 Mutations and You

A summary of what we learned about the new COVID-19 variants. There is a Borge Queen we need to defeat. Shields at maximum. Read, watch the recording, and be informed.

COVID-19 Funding Internship Opportunities for Students

Santa Cruz County’s Small Business Development Center and Cabrillo College collaborate to create opportunities and provide financial relief.

Guest UserJanuary 14, 2021SBDC, community, small business, non-profit, internships, COVID-19 Comment

Remarkable People: The Psychology of Vaccination

In one of the most “remarkable” podcasts by Guy Kawasaki, 9 thought leaders and scientists discuss talking to anti-vaxxers.

Doug EricksonJanuary 7, 2021guy kawasaki, Remarkable People, anti-vaxxers, COVID-19, vaccinations

Using Faerie Dust to Pivot in COVID Times

Learn how Fae Gershenson, founder of Happily Ever Laughter, was able to make her company thrive during the COVID-19 crisis.

Guest UserJanuary 6, 2021COVID-19, small business, marketing, success, strategy

Interview with Mark Akeson, COVID-19 Mutations and You

Got questions about C19 mutation? Mark Akeson has answers! And join us on January 19 for our interactive webinar: COVID-19 Mutations and You. Your questions will be answered by a distinguished panel of scientists and community leaders.

Doug EricksonJanuary 6, 2021COVID-19, mutations, UCSC, UCSC Genomics Institute, Mark Akeson

What COVID-19 Reveals About Tech Monopolies

What has COVID-19 taught us about data and tech monopolies. In this article by David Apgar, we explore the benefits of relevant vs volume data.

Doug EricksonJanuary 6, 2021David Apgar, COVID-19, Tech Monopolies, Netflix, LinkedIn

NEW: Small Business C-19 Relief Grant Program

Read more about the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and how to apply.

Guest UserDecember 30, 2020small business, COVID-19, grant, non-profit, Funding

Advantages of Accountability

Accountability is helpful in keeping individuals focused on the fulfillment of their goals, as well as building a support system.

Guest UserDecember 2, 2020accountability, COVID-19, support, responsibility, Focusmate, MyMoai

Tech Powers E-comm for Businesses Impacted

We discuss how e-commerce has been impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how emerging tech plays a role in the increase of digital shopping.

Guest UserNovember 24, 2020e-commerce, COVID-19, emerging tech, shopping, social media, virtual assistance, product

The Smart Sister's Solution to COVID Testing

Santa Cruz entrepreneur Emma McLaren shares a sister story about COVID 19, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and why we should heed the advice of these wise sisters.

Doug EricksonSeptember 2, 2020Bill Nye the Science Guy, COVID-19, Emma McLaren Comment

It's a Wrap! Guy Kawasaki Fireside Chat with UCSC

It was not the first time that Guy Kawasaki lead a panel discussion. But according to Guy “I learned more from this panel than any other panel I’ve seen in my career.”