Digest #146



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This week we have three Q&A interviews. Find out what these leaders are doing in AgTech, SEO, and technology transfer. As well, you can read about Modarri's Kickstarter campaign, find out what's new at Onewheel, and check out the coding camps for kids by Code Naturally. And, more.

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The Office of Research at UCSC has hired a new Assistant Vice Chancellor to help increase monetization of research assets with a focus on technology transfer and commercialization. Read this story.


The founder of Salinas startup HeavyConnect talks about building the bridge between agriculture and technology. Read this story.  


With this newly released free guide from Vab Media, startups can learn about keyword research targeting for PPC and SEO. Read this story.  


Code Naturally has been teaching students across Santa Cruz County to program using their app. Now they're rolling out coding camps for kids. Read this story.  


Santa Cruz is home to electric bike companies, electric skateboards, and now a creation in a category of its own: the Onewheel. Read this story.  


Modarri launches a Kickstarter campaign for a new monthly program to deliver new toy car parts to kids. Read this story.  


Look who made "10 Coolest Security Startups Of 2016 (So Far)". Read this story.   
 
 
 
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