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Raises Critical Issues for Tech Transfer
RAND hosted a one-day forum on technology transfer that
is summarized in a new report, Technology Transfer of Federally Funded R&D: Perspectives
from a Forum.
 The Serious Seven: Tech Trends for 2004
Rohit Shukla, Larta VOX Publisher, shares his list of the technologies and
companies likely to succeed in the coming year.
 Victor
Hwang Appointed Larta President
Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta, announced that Victor Hwang,
COO of Larta, has been given the additional title of President. Speaking on behalf of the Larta
Board of Directors, Shukla said that this move was in recognition of the role that Hwang has played
in developing new areas of opportunity for Larta.
 Available Free 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. Download the report free of
charge.
 See the 50 Most Innovative Companies
The Venture Forum is the largest
showcase of investment-worthy companies in Southern California. The 10th annual Venture Forum, on
April 1, 2004, will feature 50 companies from all sectors and stages, selected by leading
investment and industry experts. Attendees will learn about the most exciting technologies in the
marketplace. Investors will access one of the largest deal pipelines in the nation. Service
providers can actively participate in the growth of emerging companies.
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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.
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
March 18: Entrepreneurship Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
With the ever-worsening state of the VC industry, emerging companies need
strong knowledge of the most realistic options available for financing in the current marketplace.
This workshop considers different financing strategies, including VC financing, angel financing,
government funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach each financing source,
and when not to waste your time. If you determine that outside equity financing is not for your
company, you will learn other strategies and techniques to help your business move forward,
including bootstrapping, partnering with customers, and leveraging.
Location: Los
Angeles
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Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Communications
Telecom's
Bundles Of Joy (Forbes)
Since the start of the year, one after another has rolled out
packages combining not only a variety of phone services but also telecom, broadband and
Internet.
more
Communications news
Consumer Electronics
TiVo
watchers uneasy after post-Super Bowl reports (CNet News)
Janet Jackson's Super Bowl
flash dance was shocking in more ways than one: Some TiVo users say the event brought home the
realization that their beloved digital video recorders are watching them, too.
more
Consumer Electronics News
Government
Tech
Winners and Losers in the President's Budget (Washington Post)
The $2.4
trillion federal budget proposal sent to Congress this week by President Bush earmarks nearly $60
billion for information technology in fiscal year 2005, but there's a catch.
Hardware
HP to
unveil new Itanium, Unix servers (CNet News)
Hewlett-Packard is expected to announce
its new PA-8800 processor and an accompanying UNIX server line, as well as a new system built with
Intel’s Itanium 2 for technical computing, according to sources.
more
Hardware news
Internet
New
anti-spam law hasn't deterred spammers (Red Herring - registration)
Legislation
hasn't slowed your flood of junk emails, but an email usage tax might.
more
Internet news
Investments
Final
months of 2003 best startup fund raising in 2 years (SignOnSanDiego.com)
Venture
capitalists raised $5.2 billion in investment funds nationwide in the final three months of 2003,
the best quarter of fund raising in more than two years.
more
Investment news
Nanotechnology
For
Science, Nanotech Poses Big Unknowns (Washington Post)
Nanotechnology, the hot young
science of making invisibly tiny machines and materials, is stirring public anxiety and nascent
opposition.
more Nanotechnology news
Security
One More
Slap at a Prying Eye (BusinessWeek)
Of the 13 states that signed up for the MATRIX
law-enforcement database, better than half have quit. Even in a time of terror, privacy is trumping
panic.
more
Security news
Software
The Fox
Guarding the Henhouse? (Wired)
A top lawyer from Microsoft will head a legal
committee with influence in the level of oversight American courts have in antitrust settlements,
like the one negotiated by the company.
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This events calendar
is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
February 10: Social
Networking: What's Next?
Please join the Business Development Institute as they take
a look at the explosive rise of social network platforms, one of the most discussed technology
trends of the year. Event includes a panel of leading CEOs who are on the front lines of the social
networking space and who will share their unique insights as we examine the opportunities that lie
ahead in this sector.
February 12: Entrepreneurship Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
This workshop will help you effectively communicate your value proposition to your
presentation 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.
February 17: Uncle
Sam Wants You: How Smaller Companies Can Do Business with the Government
The
Department of Defense is trying to broaden its supplier base to include innovative venture and
post-venture stage companies. Orange County Venture Group and the American Electronics Association
co-host this workshop to help smaller companies get access to the government
marketplace.
February 18: Servicing Today's Mobile and Global Enterprise: the CIO
Perspectives
WINMEC, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science,
and The UCLA Anderson School of Management present their first collaborative CIO Forum. Select CIOs
from Fortune 500 companies have been invited to present their perspectives on the opportunities and
challenges facing them. This one-day event will provide a comprehensive overview of business and
technology issues in today's enterprise.
February 24: VoIP:
Ringing-Up the Global Market
As part of its 4th Tuesday Technology Exchange, Japan
External Trade Organization (JETRO) explores the role AICO is playing in the Voice over Internet
Protocol industry.
February 26: Shaking
the MoneyTree: 2003 Year-End Review of Venture Capital Investing
Please join
PricewaterhouseCoopers and a distinguished panel of industry experts and local VCs for their
insights on 2003 results of the PricewaterhouseCoopers/Venture Economics/National Venture Capital
Association MoneyTree Survey.
February 26: Commercial Applications in Nano-Bio Technology
This event is sponsored by the Southern California NanoForumTM (SCNF), a
non-profit industry dedicated to the promotion of nano business
networking in Southern
California. Speakers for the NanoForum series are invited executives from companies leading the
commercialization of nanotechnology.
February 26-27: Seventh
Annual National Corporate Governance Conference
The Harold Price Center for
Entrepreneurial Studies and the UCLA Anderson School of Management, in cooperation with the Nasdaq
Stock Market and the National Venture Capital Association, host this conference on Corporate
Governance and Equity Offerings. The Corporate Governance Conference is a valuable opportunity for
executives to learn about the best practices and emerging trends in corporate governance.
March 2-3: 16th
Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference
SBIRworld hosts a conference to provide
small businesses with the opportunity to meet purchasing and technical representatives from major
corporations and Federal Agencies. Attendees can expect to improve their knowledge and skills when
competing in the federal and state government and prime contractor marketplace, and can also take
advantage of several “How To” workshops.
March 4: Shaking
the MoneyTree: 2003 Year-end Review of Venture Capital Investing
Please join
PricewaterhouseCoopers and a distinguished panel of industry experts and local VCS for their
insights on 2003 results of the PricewaterhouseCoopers/Venture Economics/National Venture Capital
Association MoneyTree Survey.
March 4-6: AUTM
2004 Annual Meeting
The AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers) Annual
Meeting will gather more than 1,500 technology transfer and intellectual property leaders from
across the globe to share their knowledge of the practices and skills that help bring innovation to
the public. The AUTM 2004 meeting will mark a major milestone as the association celebrates the
30th anniversary of its founding.
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sourcing, and marketing. As Business Development Associate, you will aid in selling and marketing
sophisticated consulting services, training programs, and custom packaging Larta's capabilities
into tangible, sellable products.
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