Startup Monterey Bay Tech Meetup

PLEASE NOTE: New Location Below:

This month we feature a presentation by Danielle Russo of Think Beyond Plastic Foundation. Think Beyond Plastic Foundation is leading a global multidisciplinary effort to harness the forces of innovation and entrepreneurship for a world free of plastic pollution, with a focus on innovative product delivery systems, including application-specific packaging, bio-benign materials, and sustainable chemistry.

Doug Erickson, founder of Santa Cruz New Tech and now Executive Director of Santa Cruz Works, is going to tell us about those projects - which provide important resources available to the Monterey Bay regional entrepreneurial community.

We will also feature projects from Techstars Monterey Bay Startup Weekend; Abilities Cafe; Plus One Network; MJ's News Quiz (study up at www.techbeatsantacruz.com) and more!

Startup Monterey Bay Tech Meetup (MTM for short) is the place to go to meet aspiring entrepreneurs, get news about what’s happening with local startups, get help and get inspired! MTM features pitches from startups, news about startups in Monterey Bay, fun, and entrepreneurial trivia. Plus the monthly news quiz! Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community!

Our speakers this month (February 2020) include:

• Daniella Russo, Think Beyond Plastics
• Lorraine Gonzales, Abilities Cafe
• Doug Erickson, Santa Cruz Works
• Nick Morrison, Plus One Network
• Hear from winners from the 2020 Startup Weekend, including
  -- Greenery Solutions

Special thanks to our event sponsors: The IP Society; Angel to Exit; The iiED/CSUMB College of Business; The Fort Ord Reuse Authority; Springhill Suites.