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REAL PEOPLE.
REAL PROGRESS.
A STRONGER
CALIFORNIA

Stories of the people, companies, and communities turning opportunity into impact — across every region of California.

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From the Central Valley to a Global Stage.

How a Fresno-based agtech startup is using AI to help farmers conserve water, increase yields, and build a more resilient California.

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California gives
you the opportunity

to solve real problems

at real scale.
CARLOS MENDOZAFounder, VerdeTech
Fresno, CA

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MEASURABLE
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BRIGHTER
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25,000+

STUDENTS REACHED

Through education
and workforce programs.

3,500+

JOBS SUPPORTED

Across every
California region.

420+

PROGRAMS FUNDED

From classrooms
to career pipelines.

10

REGIONS

A stronger, more
inclusive California.

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The .01% Commitment isn’t just about funding —
it’s about believing in what’s possible here, and in the people who make California extraordinary.
JAYLEN CARTERStudent, Innovator, Los Angeles, CA

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