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Invitrogen Beats the Biotech Gold Rush
Instead of diving into a competitive industry, it's sometimes better
to sell products to those who are doing the
diving.
 Larta
Awarded Government Fast-Track Status
Larta has been approved as a pre-qualified vendor on the GSA's MOBIS Federal
Supply Schedule, a streamlined procurement vehicle for federal agencies.
 Japanese
Entrepreneurs Graduate from Larta
Program
Graduating students didn't give valedictorian
speeches to classmates and family members, but instead gave business plan presentations to leading
U.S. business executives and the venture/investment community.
  Larta Hosts
VC Seminar and Tour
Larta conducted a seminar and tour on the California venture capital industry for the Japan
Productivity Center Team. Larta arranged for the team to visit Anthem Venture Partners and several
IT companies, including
Peoplesoft.
 Coming
in January from Larta
Federal Technology Funding Guide 2004
Larta's
Federal Technology Funding Guide is recognized as the nation's leading survey on federal government
technology funding. Learn how to apply for and win government grants. Includes an in-depth look at
SBIR and STTR programs, two critical sources of R&D funds for small businesses. Don’t miss your
chance to receive federal technology grant money.
Full
list of Larta's publications >
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SSTI, the State
Science and Technology Institute, calls Larta University one of the "best programs in the
country," having "helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, implemented innovative programs, and assisted
client companies to raise hundreds-of-millions of dollars.
January 15: Entrepreneurship Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution
Strategies
You’ve got a
great product, but how do you get it to paying customers? A proper sales and distribution strategy
is key to taking a new company’s product beyond its initial test group or early adopters.
Understanding of the basics of how to sell your product or service is the first step. Companies
have managed to prosper immensely from building the right alliances, where businesses share
valuable assets ranging from a customer base to marketing activities, from suppliers and
procurement to product development. Topics covered in this course include: how to sell, getting the
most out of distribution networks, and forming valuable strategic alliances.
Location: Los
Angeles
February 12: Entrepreneurship Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
Many business presentations contain too much of the wrong information and not
enough of the right information. Entrepreneurs and technologists have to translate complex, broad
technology business concepts and plans into succinct messages that intrigue and interest venture
capitalists, customers and corporate partners. This workshop will help you effectively communicate
your value proposition to your audience and understanding what audiences respond to. You will have
an opportunity to practice your elevator pitch with mentors and peers so that you can leave with an
effective, tried and tested pitch.
Location: Los Angeles
Larta University's full course schedule
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Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Biotech
Genentech
Has Success In Its DNA (Forbes)
To say Genentech is having a good year is a bit of an
understatement. In an industry marked by failure of products still in the development stage,
Genentech stands out.
more
Biotech news
Communications
VoIP: Here, There, Everywhere (Wired)
Fans of Internet telephony will
soon have a significantly larger selection of providers, as some of the biggest fishes in the
telecommunications industry rush to roll out services.
more
Communications news
Hardware
PC Market
to Reach Record Shipment Levels (Washington Post)
Driven by consumer demand and
enticing bargains, the personal computer market is expected to reach "record" shipment levels in
2003 and 2004, according to a report by a market research firm.
more
Hardware news
Software
Microsoft
Loses the Swastika (Wired)
Microsoft said its latest version of Office software
inadvertently contained a font featuring two swastikas, and said it would offer tools to remove and
replace the offending characters from the program.
more
Software news
Internet
Virginia
Indicts Two Men Under New Antispam Law (Wall Street Journal - registration
required)
Virginia Attorney General Jerry W. Kilgore announced the indictment of two
notorious spammers in what he said will be the nation's first felony prosecution of senders of
unwanted bulk e-mail.
more
Internet news
Investments
Uh-oh, it's
the return of the dot-coms (Red Herring - registration required)
Those quirky little
companies that made everyone rich (then poor) are once again the darlings of Wall
Street.
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This events calendar
is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
December 15: Homeland
Security and Nanotechnology
The Bay Area Nanotechnology Forum brings representatives
from Government, Industry, and the R&D, Venture Capital and the Investment communities together
to present the latest developments in nanotechnology and homeland security. This is an excellent
opportunity to see and hear what is being done in the areas of homeland security and
nanotechnology, to learn of funding opportunities and to share insights on the how this will impact
the future of the Bay Area and global economy.
December 16: Phase II
SBIR Proposal Writing Workshop - Targeting the NIH
Have you survived your first NIH
Phase I proposal? Are you ready for your NIH Phase II proposal? Join the NASA Commercialization
Center and Pasadena Entretec and get ready with a one-day workshop for NIH Phase I awardees to
prepare NIH Phase II proposals.
December 17: Digital
Coast Holiday Reception
Digital Coast Roundtable hosts its fifth annual holiday
reception. Join other Digital Coast movers and shakers for a night of food, drinks and holiday
cheer! The major technology and entertainment organizations in the region are combining their
holiday celebrations into one fun-filled extravaganza. The Digital Coast Holiday Reception is a
tradition for Los Angeles industry leaders. The 2003 Digital Coast Holiday Reception will benefit
America's Baby Cancer Foundation so please bring a donation for someone less fortunate.
January 13, 2004: Technology Transfer
Los Angeles Venture Association presents a
forum on technology transfer with Bill Crookston, Ph.D., USC-Marshall School Of Business and George
Abe, UCLA Office of Research.
January 14, 2004: How to Keep
Your Cool in Any Negotiation
This Women's Advancement Network event features co-author and keynote speaker Mimi
Donaldson, a renowned expert on negotiation.
January 15, 2004: Entrepreneurship Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution
Strategies
Topics covered in this Larta University course include: how to sell,
getting the most out of distribution networks, and forming valuable strategic alliances.
January 16, 2004: American Export Business Intelligence
Organized by Intelligizer,
Inc., American Export Business Intelligence features a top-class line-up of speakers delivering
concise and highly practical presentations, a concurrent mini-exhibition, discussion sessions,
evening yacht cruise, ample networking opportunities, and confidential business
meetings.
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Since 1993, Larta has been the
leader in convening technology companies, researchers, and investors. We help our clients access
the technology industry through world-class conference and training services, industry research,
and capital-raising.
Companies helped by Larta have raised over $1.5
billion in capital. Larta's conferences and seminars provide insights to thousands of
businesspeople each year. Larta's weekly magazine on business innovation is read by over 20,000
people.
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