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THE STUDIO AT CIED

Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development

Where learning becomes earning and creativity launches careers.

WHY CIED STUDIO?

Transform Your Brand

Create impactful marketing strategies that boost your

business visibility.

Accelerate Business Growth

Implement innovative solutions to increase revenue & digital growth.

Cutting Edge Technology

Tailored digital solutions and actionable strategies to

strengthen brand presence.

Access Top Talent

Engage with highly trained student consultants skilled in Adobe, Wix, and AI-powered automation

Key Services

Website Development

Social Media Management

Brand Strategy Development

Content Creation

Cyber-Security

Digital Marketing Strategy (SEO, SEM, Email)

Automation

Our Programs

Our Impact

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$300K

Services Value

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300+

Businesses Served

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1100+

Students Trained

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CIED's Co-Working Studio

​What You Can Expect from Us

The Studio at CIED offers paid, hands-on consulting internships where students gain real-world experience helping local businesses thrive. Led by Rick Vargas, former Apple Creative Director to Steve Jobs, the program provides world-class mentorship in branding, marketing, and design thinking, preparing students for success in today’s fast-paced entrepreneurial landscape.

​UC Santa Cruz’s 1st Hub For Student Innovation

Offers small businesses, nonprofits, and startups high-quality, affordable consulting services provided by trained university students under the guidance of expert mentors.

Through world-class mentorship in branding, marketing, design thinking, and AI-driven solutions, the program empowers students to address real-world challenges with innovative, strategic solutions.

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Marina Glagolev | mglagole@ucsc.edu

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www.cied.ucsc.edu

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