Larta University: New Season Starting Next Week
Special full-series discount now available.
For the past three years, Larta University has helped put hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators on the fast track to growth and success. Workshops feature real-world instruction from successful businesspeople, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. Larta University delivers quality educational programs, focusing on practical skills for businesses. Upcoming workshop on May 22 (Costa Mesa) and May (Santa Monica) will cover Strategic Planning.
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The Nano Republic Conference 2002 - July 17
The Nano Republic Conference on July 17 at UCLA will be the largest assembly of the key Nanotechnology players in California to take a serious examination in the current state of Nanotechnology. Produced by Larta, in collaboration with the California NanoSystems Institute, Rockwell Scientific, Caltech, UCLA, USC, and UCSB, the Nano Republic Conference will feature world-class speakers and highlight California-wide Nanotechnology efforts. Join government leaders, academic researchers, investors, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs alike to hear discussions about current Nanotechnology developments within specific industrial segments of Life Sciences, Information Technology, Materials, Fabrication, and Sensors/Security. Please see website for more information and to register online.
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TiE presents Project Chalo, The Making of a Company - May 15
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Southern California, announced that it will be showcasing four selected companies in front of a panel of highly regarded Entrepreneurs. The event, designated as project ‘Chalo’ (Hindi for ‘Let’s Go!), is the first of its kind for accelerating venture development for businesses founded by members of TiE. The event will take place on May 15th at the Cerritos Sheraton starting at 6:00pm. The four presenting companies vary from bio-tech to technology companies, each will have 10 minutes to present their companies to the panel and general audience. Once the companies have made their “pitch”, the Project Chalo companies will obtain valuable advise by the panelists as well be paired from TiE’s large pool of mentors who will see through with the companies objectives. Among the panel members will be Silicon Valley legendary entrepreneur, Kanwal Rekhi, TiE’s Founder, Founder of Exodus Communications and Excelan Corp which was acquired by Novell Inc; accompanying him on the panel will be Orange County luminary, Safi Qureshey will also be a panel member. Safi Qureshey, currently running Irvine Ventures, was cofounder and former CEO and Chairman of AST Research, Inc., a personal computer manufacturer that he built from a garage-based company into a Fortune 500 company with over $2.5 billion in annual revenues. AST was acquired by Samsung Electronics Co. in 1997.
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Larta is the think tank for technology businesses. We apply knowledge in practical ways on behalf of cutting edge companies, investors, governments, and professionals. Larta drives the technology markets through four core activities: business training, market research, consulting, and capital/knowledge conferences. 746 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90089-7727 Tel: (213) 743-4150 Fax: (213) 747-7307 www.Larta.org Sponsorship For Information on sponsoring LA VOX or other Larta events or publications, email or call Carlos Gutierrez at (213) 743-4164 Entreworld - a world of resources for entrepreneurs

~Larta Announcements

CalTIP 2002 solicitation deadline is this Wednesday, May 15!
California technology companies can receive up to $250,000 to bring their products to market. If you have been awarded or have applied for a federal R&D grant you are eligible for the California Technology Investment Partnership (CalTIP) venture funds. Last year, Larta helped award $2.4 million in grants. There is no cost to apply and Larta can assist you with your application.
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~Available now from Larta:

CalTIP 2000 Report
Progress report on the California Technology Investment Partnership (CalTIP) program, a seed grant administered by Larta, that helps turn cutting-edge technologies into commercial products and services. This report includes case studies, track records on company growth after receiving a CalTIP award, testimonials from business leaders, new products and patents produced out of assistance from the program, job creation and more.
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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

May 13: Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch Competition
Tech Coast Angels are hosting their second annual Fast Pitch Competition. The top 15 applicants will present live to a panel of TCA members and business professionals who will rate them on their presentation. The winner will be scheduled for a full screening session of Tech Coast Angels and receive three 2-hour coaching sessions by TCA. Second place will receive two 2-hour coaching sessions, and third place one 2-hour coaching session; both will be eligible for a full screening after coaching if their presentations.
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May 17: California Council of Science and Technology Hitachi California Public Affairs Forum 2002, Innovation at Risk
Research and technology innovation has fueled the rapid expansion of high-tech industries during the past decade, and helped make California's economy the fifth largest in the world. Yet several recent studies, including CCST's Critical Path Analysis, point to a growing science and engineering workforce gap that is threatening the nation's technology based economy. This Innovation Forum will provide the opportunity to bring sound analysis of the technical workforce production process and to bring together business and academic leaders to develop a specific action plan for California. The event, consisting of both presentations and panel discussions, takes place from 8:30 am - 4pm, at the Keck School of Medicine, USC. Please RSVP for this meeting by May 9, by calling 916-492-0996 or by email at innovation@ccst.ucr.e.

May 22-23: Larta University begins! Business Plan Workshop
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May 22: Southern California Monte-Jade Science and Technology Association and Photonics Society of Chinese-Americans presents The New Opto-Electronics Industry
A dinner meeting presenting an overview of opto-electronics industry and investment environment. Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, 6 pm - 10 pm.
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May 23: SDRTA's Big eSchmooze 2002
Big eSchmooze was the first large-scale networking event for San Diego's tech community, and has consistently shattered attendance records, topping 1,600 attendees last August. The event is well-known for its variety of participants...from scientific start-ups to sophisticated public companies, you'll see a huge cross-section at the eSchmooze.
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May 30-31: NASA Commercial Technology Office: NASA Presentation & Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop
Workshop emphasizes fundamentals of NASA program and how it operates.
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