|
Top
Stories |
 Is
California Killing Its Tech Industry?
California has cut state technology funding as
other states are doing everything they can to develop, attract and retain technology companies,
projects, and research centers. As competition from other states increases, it is less likely the
next technology revolution will happen in California.
 Larta Wins
Grant To Promote US-Israel Biotech
The US-Israel Science & Technology Foundation (USISTF) has an agreement with Larta to
promote biotechnology collaboration between the U.S. and Israel.
 One-Stop
Shopping for Federal Grants
The new Grants.gov website provides a single, centralized
source of information on finding and applying for all federal grant programs.
 University
Tech Commercialization Revenues Rise
A new survey by the Association of University
Technology Managers (AUTM) reveals why the commercialization of university research is a central
element in the technology-based economic development strategies of many states, provinces and
regions of North America.
 Coming in January from Larta
Research
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.
Larta VOX is taking a
week off for the holidays. Our next issue will be January 5, 2004. We look forward to keeping you
updated on the latest technology news and events in 2004.
Happy
holidays from everyone at Larta, the think tank for technology businesses.
Full
list of Larta's publications >
Send comments and submissions to James
Klein, Larta VOX Editor, at voxeditor@larta.org |
|
Larta
University |
|
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
> |
|
|
|
Top
Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Software
RealNetworks sues Microsoft (CNet News)
In an echo of previous
antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software
giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
more
Software news
Internet
Song
Swappers Win a Big One (Wired)
A federal appeals court ruled that the recording
industry can't force Internet providers to identify subscribers swapping music online, dramatically
setting back the industry's anti-piracy campaign.
more
Internet news
Communications
FCC Issues Its First 'Do Not Call' Citation (Washington Post)
The
Federal Communications Commission cited a company for the first time for allegedly violating the
government's new anti-telemarketing restrictions, though it did not impose any immediate financial
penalties.
more Communications news
Hardware
Nanotubes
break semiconducting record (CNet News)
Semiconducting carbon nanotubes are
significantly better at conducting electricity at room temperature than any other known material,
according to recent tests at the University of Maryland.
more
Hardware news
Biotech
India
emerges as new drug trial hot spot (Red Herring - registration)
Biotech entrepreneurs
see Indian clinical trials – which can cut costs by 60 percent – as the difference between success
and slow death.
more
Biotech news
Investments
Tech Sector
Recovers, Jobs Don't (Reuters)
The US high-tech sector is bouncing back after several
rough years, the Bush administration said, though jobs in the industry have been slower to return.
more
Investment news |
|
Events Calendar
|
|
This events calendar
is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
January 13, 2004: Technology Transfer
Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) 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.
January 20, 2004: The
Next BIG THING: Business VC's are Looking to Fund
Orange Coast Venture Group
presents a breakfast meeting event to guide companies toward successful relationships with venture
capitalists and other investors.
January 20, 2004: California Nanotechnology 2004: Our Future Is Very Small
The
Joint Committee for Preparing California for the 21st Century presents an extended policy briefing
on California's hottest technology sector. Includes findings from the forthcoming special report
"Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges In California," panel discussions,
and policy recommendations from California 's leading nanotechnology thinkers.
January 20, 2004: Intellectual Property Insurance
Los Angeles Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society host a program on
intellectual property insurance with David A. Gauntlett, Esq. of Gauntlett &
Associates.
January 20, 2004: LAVA Awards
Program
Don't miss Los Angeles Venture Association's first Annual Awards Program
with Chairperson Douglas Burke, Managing Director, Digital Coast Partners.
January 22, 2004: Ensuring the Intelligent Sales Conversation: Integrating Marketing Messaging
with Sales Processes
You are invited to attend an Executive Forum with Mike
Bosworth, Co-founder of CustomerCentric Systems, LLC. In today's economic climate, it's not so much
what you sell anymore—but how you sell it.
Larta's
full event calendar > | |
|
|
|
sponsored by
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
www.Larta.org
Los Angeles Office:
714 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213)
744-1314
Fax: (213) 744-1791
Orange County
Office:
2 Peters Canyon Road
Second
Floor
Irvine, CA 92606 |
|
|
| Sponsorship: To sponsor VOX, Larta events or publications, contact Carlos
Gutierrez | |
