#342: Fintech, Biotech, Edtech, and more tech

Digest #342

Fintech: Paystand just announced their new Zero Card. Find out why Paystand calls it “the most versatile epayable ever.”

Biotech: If you're a regular reader of SCTB, you already know we have an incubator and various biotech startups blossoming in our backyard. Find our how some of these local biotechs are helping make the world a better place.

Edtech: Learn the latest about Levered Learning, Code Naturally, and Kinder Rockets. (Ok, the last one is not really a company.)

There's other news from Poly, Looker, and more. Scroll down and start reading!

Sara Isenberg

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Santa Cruz Tech Beat

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Top Stories

The recent Biotech Startups event by SC Works sparked a light at the end of the 2020 tunnel. Find out how Startup Sandbox, Astrea Forensics, SanguineDx, Ontera, Pinpoint Sciences, CITO Medical, and Unnatural Products are working to make the world a better place. Read the article.

Paystand launches Zero Card, a touchless, prepaid alternative to corporate expense cards. Find out why Paystand calls it “the most versatile epayable ever.” Read the article.

Cloud Brigade Founder Chris Miller has been keeping a secret for months! Learn about his company's role in the Amazon Web Services Community Builders program. Read the article.

Levered Learning launches an equity crowdfunding campaign to build a community of people who are passionate about equitable access to technology and education. Read the article.

Why, after experimenting with online summer camps, is local edtech company Code Naturally pivoting to one-on-one tutoring for the rest of the year? Read the article.

Are virtual water coolers and low-touch conference rooms the key to a safer workplace? Learn how Poly plans to help redesign the office for a safer return. Read the article.

Paystand: COVID-19 has forced businesses to rethink payments methods and avoid risks from handling cash and paper checks. Read the article.

When schools went remote last spring, a Salinas kindergarten teacher began using social media as a creative way to connect with students and parents. Find out why his Kinder Rockets Facebook page now has nearly 1400 followers. Read the article.

Looker explains how data literacy helps us understand what’s happening, analyze the world, and make informed decisions. Read the article.