 Green Technology: Froth or Foundation?
Green
technology has been promoted as an environmentally responsible and fiscally sound alternative, but do green technologies really
make good business sense?
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 Let the Seller Beware: How to Get Better Deals from Software
Vendors
Ted Yarnell shares his insider's tips for buying software. Reprinted from Wall Street &
Technology.
full article
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 New from Larta Research: Electronic
Games Industry White Paper
Examines current trends and market conditions in interactive entertainment, and includes
the latest industry statistics, recent announcements by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, and analysts' forecasts for the future of
the industry. more information >
 Now Available: Medical Device
Industry White Paper
Details the U.S. medical device industry, which has been a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy
economy, generating over $55 billion in 2002.
more information >
Coming in June: Biotechnology Industry White
Paper
Includes a special emphasis on the emerging area of bioinformatics (the use of computers to manage the vast amount of
research information), which is transforming the biotechnology industry.
Technology Guide Helps Companies Find Government
Funding
Larta has published its latest edition of the most comprehensive resource on government funding programs for
technology R&D, Winning Government Money: 2003 Federal Technology Funding Guide. Sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation, the report is recognized as the nation's leading survey on technology funding by the federal government (over $90
billion per year), and is indispensable for technology companies seeking federal funding.
more information >
2003 Nano Republic Conference
Larta's 2003
Nano Republic Conference July 10th is a leading national conference on Nanotech commercialization. Industry leaders will cover
practical issues of engineering, design, and integration. Learn about the most promising Nanotech products and services, and meet
companies that are using Nanotech today.
more information >
June 3: Successful Negotiation #1
This first session provides
participants with a professional, structured approach to negotiation that increases the likelihood of success and decreases
adverse consequences of negotiation. Taking a holistic approach, participants learn how to prepare effectively, how to commence
and conduct a negotiation, and how to use special methods and tactics that professionals commonly employ.
Location: Downtown
Los Angeles
more information
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June 12: Entrepreneurship Series #2: The Road Map: Writing an Effective
Business Plan
This session covers all phases of business plan development, including: identifying objectives,
understanding what investors look for, the value proposition, tailoring strategies to a specific market and economic context, and
creating the elements of a business plan.
Locations: West LA
June 11 Irvine class canceled
more information >
June 18: Successful Selling: Creating an Effective Sales Process for
Software Companies
This three-hour boot camp helps software companies learn how to use a defined sales process, and
turn the prospect who is “not looking” into a buying customer. Participants will create specific and customized scripts to assist
in the selling process, and will learn how to get past the “gate keepers” and control sales costs.
Locations: Downtown Los
Angeles
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Microsoft, AOL Settle Antitrust Suit (ZDNet)
The two
companies drop pending litigation and announce a seven-year deal under which Microsoft will pay $750 million to AOL Time
Warner.
full article >
Five Hurdles for Biotech (BusinessWeek)
The science is hot
and the stocks are up. Here's what's needed to deliver on the promise.
full article >
Tech Bulls Charge On, but Naysayers Fear Trampling
(Reuters)
Optimism about technology stocks has fueled a two-month Nasdaq rally, but some pundits are starting to
wonder how much more upside tech can garner.
full article >
First Gene-Based Medical Practice Begins (United Press
International)
A genomics firm entered into collaboration with a major medical center Thursday to develop the first
practice based on human genetics to predict, detect and prevent disease.
full article >
Amazon vs. Apple in Music Downloads? (C/Net
News.com)
Analysts are looking at Amazon.com as one of
the likeliest candidates to take the next crack at the retail music-download business.
full article >
Fire Up That
Game, Boy (Wired)
All those hours spent playing video games may not be wasted time after all: A new study suggests
action-packed video games may sharpen your mind.
full article >
This events calendar is provided as a service by
Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
June 3: Technology Forecast 2003-2005: The Intelligent Real-Time
Enterprise
Successful enterprises need systems to continually
monitor key business processes and provide accurate and timely information to decision makers throughout the organization. These
systems, and the enabling software technologies they rely on, are the focus of Technology Forecast: 2003–2005, sponsored by
PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Panel includes Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta.
more information >
June 4: Software Executive Roundtable
Software Council of
Southern California sponsors this moderated forum featuring Aubrey Chernick, CEO of Candle Corporation.
more information >
June 4-6: Nanotechnology Boot Camp Series: Basic Nanotechnology for
Non-technical Personnel
An introduction to nanotechnology for non-technical industry executives who need to understand
how this revolutionary technology will impact the competitive business landscape and their companies' operations in the coming
years.
more information
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June 6: Seventh Annual Central Coast Venture Forum
Meet over
200 angel investors and venture capitalists at the largest venture forum held in the central coast. Learn about hot companies with
compelling business plans and exciting technologies with innovative business models. Meet an extensive network of leading business
principles and investment professionals.
more information >
June 10-15: Success 101 Business Academy
Young Professionals
Global Network (YPGN) will host its first annual Business Academy where college students and recent graduates can receive a
concentrated introduction to business techniques and expert guidance in their entrepreneurial endeavors. The Business Academy will
offer instruction, interaction, and outstanding networking opportunities with keynote speakers, industry panelists and a Career
Fair.
more information >
June 12: Market Opportunity in Security
The Orange County
Chapter of the Software Council of Southern California presents this panel discussion of market opportunities in Security.
Panelists include Sean Peasley, a Partner in Deloitte & Touche.
more information >
June 16-18: NanoBioTech Intellectual Property Landscape
This
unique event is designed to provide a powerful understanding of the nanobiotech competitive landscape, the role IP plays in that
landscape, and where there are commercial “white space” opportunities in the market.
more information >
June 17: Getting Government Grants
San Diego Regional
Technology Alliance presents a detailed workshop on getting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and other federal
grants.
more information
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June 17: Crisis Management: What to Do When All Hell
Breaks Loose
Part of Orange Coast Venture Group's Monthly Breakfast Program. Features Gus G. Anagnos, Senior Vice President, Client Team Leader, Marsh Crisis Consulting.
more
information >
June 23-25: Nano Engineering World Forum
With its emphasis on
the integration of nanotechnology into a broad range of disciplines, the NanoEngineering World Forum 2003 is a must-attend event
for chief scientists and technologists, engineers, research directors, executives and strategic planners, educators, and
venture-capital analysts.
more information >
June 23-27: IPv6 Global Summit
The North American IPv6
Global Summit is the premier event for the world IPv6 community and an international forum for advancing the development and
implementation of new generation Internet networks, technologies and policies. Industry leaders will report on services,
applications and international initiatives for large-scale deployment of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
more information >
Larta's full event calendar >
Larta currently has
the following job opportunities available. Interested
candidates please email resumes to jjohnson@Larta.org.
Programs and Events Coordinator
Programs and Events Coordinator will assist the Programs Director with producing approximately five
conferences and 50 business workshops per year. You will manage all logistical aspects of conferences and workshops including
venue selection and confirmations, speaker coordination, vendor relationships, sponsor benefits fulfillment, and attendee
registration. You will also assist in program marketing efforts including conference brochures, website development and updates,
promotional flyers, email marketing, and direct mail campaigns.
more information >
Business Development Associate
Business Development Associate will assist the Business Development Director with
sales, new business sourcing, and marketing.
more information >
Programs Marketing Assistant
Programs Marketing Assistant
will support the production of approximately five conferences and 50 business workshops per year and play a critical role in the
marketing for these programs. You will create marketing materials including conference brochures, websites, and promotional
flyers. You will organize marketing and attendee lists and will also assist with event logistics.
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customers, open new markets, tackle tough issues, and raise capital.
Companies helped by Larta have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Larta's
seminars provide insights to 1,000 businesspeople each year. Larta's weekly electronic magazine on business innovation is read by
20,000 people.
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