#276: Machine Learning, Cannabis, and more techPoly CMO, Amy Barzdukas, talks about rebranding one of Silicon Valley's (and Santa Cruz's) oldest tech companies. Read this article

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Thank you, Looker, for renewing your partnership support! Bud Colligan is one of Santa Cruz Tech Beat's earliest benefactors. I believe I cansafely speak for local organizations in saying that, without Bud's presence andsupport, a variety of early stage tech, business, and arts organizations would not beas robust as they are. Colligan has just been appointed to Gov. Gavin Newsom'soffice. What will Colligan do in his new role? Will he continue to participate in theMonterey Bay ecosystem? And, will he continue to live in Santa Cruz? What else? The cannabis industry's first commodity trading desk was introduced by acompany in Salinas. DroneCamp 2019 is coming to Monterey in June. Read about thehighlights of the AgTech Summit held recently at Hartnell College. And, learn moreabout the rebranding of Poly from CMO Amy Barzdukas. As usual, there's more. Scroll down and start reading. Sara Isenberg Founder, Publisher, Editor-in-ChiefSanta Cruz Tech Beat http://santacruztechbeat.com

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#276: Machine Learning, Cannabis, and more techPoly CMO, Amy Barzdukas, talks about rebranding one of Silicon Valley's (and Santa Cruz's) oldest tech companies. Read this article