Company Profile: Emmaus Medical
To date, there are no proven treatments available for sickle cell disease (SCD), a highly debilitating illness that afflicts 4 million people worldwide. When Dr. Yukata Niihara, who has been studying SCD for most of his medical career, developed and licensed a highly effective oral treatment, he partnered with his patent attorney to form Emmaus Medical, a self-funded (and grant supported) business. The company is now poised for FDA approval, and it plans to provide its product as a medical food by the end of this year. This could position Emmaus as owning the core solution for effectively treating SCD for the first time in the disease's history.
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Larta has moved!
Larta has found a new home in the historic downtown Los Angeles area. Please be advised to send all snail mail to the following address, and of our new phone number:

Larta
714 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 744-1314

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. 714 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 750 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Tel: (213) 744-1314 Fax: (213) 744-1791 www.Larta.org Sponsorship For Information on sponsoring LA VOX or other Larta events or publications, email Carlos Gutierrez. Entreworld - a world of resources for entrepreneurs

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Group Blasts FCC Broadband Policy (Reuters)
Proposed U.S. government policies could harm competition in the broadband Internet market, reducing choices and driving up monthly fees for users who want high-speed access, a consumer group said Monday.
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~Larta Announcements

The Nano Republic Conference 2002 - July 17
The Nano Republic Conference is a one-day Larta event featuring world-class speakers and highlighting California-wide nanotechnology efforts. The Nano Republic Conference will serve as a serious examination of the current state of nanotechnology and focus on its near-term developments and constraints. The Nano Republic Conference will bring together all current industry segments and leaders from industry, academia, labs and the capital markets. Registration for the Nano Republic Conference will give you free admission to the ZONE Club dinner reception and program.
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The ZONE Club - July 17
Immediately following the Nano Republic Conference the ZONE Club will host a dinner/networking event featuring one of the leaders of the venture capital community. Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, will speak on "Nanotechnology: What's Hot, What's Hype, What's Not"
6-7 Networking, cocktails and great food
7-8 Program
8-9 More networking, food and drink
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Larta University Managing Your Team: July 24 & 25
When investors, recruiters and entrepreneurs intersect to match a startup with experienced business management, it's a delicate dance of communication, ego and power struggle that can make or break a company. Many startups usually have a standard set of weak spots in their initial management team--a lack of marketing experience, little to no background in launching or heading a corporation, or technologists that cannot juggle a business on their own. This workshop will address such topics as compensation and incentives, management skills, ensuring team follow-through and teamwork, and legal obligations. The workshop will also touch upon establishing and working with a board of directors. Speakers Include: Jim Jonassen (Riviera Partners), Greg Bonfiglio (Anthem Ventures), Michelle Jackman (MJ Enterprises and Adventures), David McKenzie (Ernst & Young), Ivan Rosenberg (Frontier Associates), and Bruce May (Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth)
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Los Angeles County Census Data Now Available
Census 2000 data for the Los Angeles Five-County Area (Los Angeles CMSA, covering Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties) have been compiled into two books. One covers all five counties and the other covers only LA County. Census 2000 data is invaluable for both businesses and individuals. Businesses can utilize census data for location analysis, market research, and marketing program development. Individuals can use it to evaluate relocation needs.
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July 30: The Carmel Group presents, Advertising in a Digital Age
Other than broadcasting itself, new technology promises to change advertising, perhaps more than any other industry. Digital video recorders, video-on-demand, electronic program guide, datacasting, and interactive TV technologies promise to usher in a new advertising age. An age that will be defined by new forms of advertising such as product placement, program sponsorships, story line placement, and targeted advertising. This forum will take these topics and provide a roadmap for anyone interested in understanding what these technologies mean both for advertisers and content providers. The future is a bright one for those who know how to navigate it.
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September 3-4: Software Council of Southern California: Venture Net
Now in its seventh year, Venture Net is Southern California's premier software and IT capital conference, where companies meet and present to prospective investors, bankers, and strategic partners. The event will feature both presentations, panel discussions, and netowrking sessions.
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