The Next Best Thing To a Crystal Ball?
That's what Simpex Technologies states in the welcoming of its home page, beneath an image of a electronic chip being tapped by a laser. Although the small Orange County company has other technologies, as well as consulting services, it's obvious that the company places much of its expectations for growth on one area: a first of its kind nano-detection technology which tests semiconductor connectivity using light. Simpex is hoping it will revolutionize microelectronic testing as well as secure its own fortunes.
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Nanotechnology Yellow Pages National Directory to be released this fall from larta.
larta's Nanotechnology Yellow Pages is the first industry report and directory on the field of nanotechnology with a focus on its birthplace and center of activity, the "Nano Republic" of Southern California. This fall larta will be releasing the National Directory, with detailed information on companies all across the country. The report is a result of six months of intensive research and interviews and is a publication of larta, with assistance from its Southern California Nanotechnology Working Group that is composed of leaders from the region's leading corporations, universities, and research laboratories in nanotechnology.
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Capital Campaign Underway for larta
A Personal Letter from Rohit Shukla, President and CEO
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larta in the news

LA cable battle a ways off
On its face, the franchise agreement reached last week between the Los Angeles City Council and fiber-optic company Western Integrated Communications sounds grand.
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VC firm to target poorer areas with aid for businesses
Despite the soft economy, a venture capital firm is being formed locally targeting women-owned and minority-owned businesses in low-income areas --a group long ignored by the VC community.
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Tech dollars...in Hollywood?
Hollywood's dot-com boom went bust. What types of
entertainment-related technology will venture capitalists look to
next?
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Other articles

The Smart VC: mercenary or revolutionary?
When people get really pissed about something you've said, it often means you're hitting too close to home. So venture capitalist Ajit Shah should feel good about being flogged by members of Plastic, a Web site for people who like to carp, for his strong opinions about entrepreneurship.
click here for the full article from Red Herring

Why are we in a broadband recession?
Investors were holding on for the consensus Next Big Thing--broadband. Internet Video looks like tomorrow's "killer app." Demand for high-speed connections has been robust, as customers have lined up to pay $40 a month to get 300-500 kbps Internet hook-ups from cable or telephone companies. Yet, in late 2000, hopes that broadband would sustain the tech bull-run faded fast and furiously.
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Coming this September: Larta University's Fall Session: Protect Your Technology--Law Workshop

Intellectual capital is a company's life blood, and protecting those assets is a complex, multilayered activity. This workshop covers the most crucial legal and business strategies any company should know before exposing their technology to a competitive marketplace- -from copyrighting and trademarks, to contract negotiations and strategic alliances. September 5 in Irvine at Ernst and Young, September 6 at The Santa Monica Double Tree. click here for more information

Position Open @ larta
Business development manager/account executive
larta is seeking a business development manager with sales and marketing experience. For more information, click here.

This events calendar is provided as a service by larta on behalf of various partner organizations and about events vetted and endorsed by larta.

August 6: WITI Happy Hour at The House of Blues
Please join the Los Angeles chapter of WITI for mixing and mingling with women in technology at the House of Blues. The Foundation Rooms are exclusive, "members-only" clubs at the House of Blues venue, offering relaxing bars, private rooms and intimate dining areas. Pieces from the largest collection of Outsider Art in the country and exquisite décor from around the world adorn the Foundation Rooms. This event is for WITI members only. Members are welcome to invite one guest. Not yet a WITI member? Join now and come to the Happy Hour for free!
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August 14: LAVA presents: Large Venture Capital Firms
Some of the largest venture capital funds in Southern California history have been created in just the past few years. Come hear the latest perspectives from these significant investors and how they plan to deploy their capital over the coming years. Speakers include Tom Clancy of Enterprise Partners; Jonathan Funk of Allegis Capital; William Quigley of Clearstone Venture Partners. 7-9:15am. Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades.
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August 15: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Southern California chapter monthly meeting, featuring Moiz Beguwala, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Conexant Wireless
This dinner meeting and networking event will feature a speaking presentation by Moiz Beguwala, on "Wireless Technologies--1G, 2G, 2.5G, 3G - What does it all mean?" Join Tie members for an evening of Indian cuisine and networking with over 100 entrepreneurs and professionals from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County. 6-9pm, presentation begins at 7:30. Cerritos Sheraton. Pre-registration (Before Aug. 14): $30 for members, $40 for non-members. At the door: $35 for Members and $45 for nonmembers
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August 23: The Big eSchmooze
If you haven't yet experienced the Big eSchmooze, the SDRTA's signature networking event, held only twice a year, now is your chance! The Big eSchmooze has become San Diego's most happening technology event, where 1,500 people are expected to come together in an extremely relaxed and creative setting and schmooze with potential investors, employers, service providers, start-ups and high-tech companies. 5:30-9pm, Torrey Pines Gliderport, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla. Free parking is available; valet parking will be available for a nominal fee. $25 pre-registered, $40 at the door.
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September 5-6: Larta University: Protect Your Technology-- Law Workshop
This workshop covers the most crucial legal and business strategies any company should know before exposing their technology to a competitive marketplace- -from copyrighting and trademarks, to contract negotiations and strategic alliances. September 5 in Irvine at Ernst and Young, September 6 at The Santa Monica Double Tree.
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September 11-13: PCIA Global Exchange 2001
The City of Angels will turn into the City of Global Wireless Opportunities when PCIA GlobalXChange 2001 opens its doors. First-rate education tracks, workshops, keynote speakers, and a host of exciting exhibitors on the expo floor. A global audience of mobile convergence professionals will be on hand to learn, network, partner, and make deals. You'll be able to network with mobile convergence powerhouses like NTT DoCoMo, Sonera, Visa, MasterCard, Research In Motion, Intel and more. Register online at www.pcia.expoplanner.com. larta members please use promo code PCIA01 and receive 50% off admission to the expo floor and keynote sessions, and/or off all education tracks. LA Convention Center, Sept. 11-13.
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September 15: SDRTA Startup 101
San Diego is bustling with technology entrepreneurs and early stage companies, which face numerous pitfalls, potholes and distractions. Start-Up 101, will serve as a guidepost- helping entrepreneurs navigate the path to launching and developing their ventures. Investors will talk about different funding options available for early stage companies including venture capital, corporate funds, loans, angel funding and friends and family money. Successful entrepreneurs will discuss critical lessons learned in launching their venture. Experts will speak on intellectual property protection, financial management, human resources and marketing. September 15th, 2001, 8 am-12 pm, San Diego Mission Valley Marriott, $35 pre-registered, $45 at the door.
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September 19-21: State Science and Technology Institute's (SSTI) Annual Conference: Creating Opportunity: Tools for Building Tech-Based Economies
With more than 20 sessions, this event will have something for everyone interested in tech-based economic development. This year, in addition to 12 great sessions on policies and practices for tech-based economic development, there are two new separate tracks of inter-related sessions on critical themes, Universities in Today's Tech-Based Economy and Resources for Building Tech-Based Economies. larta CEO Rohit Shukla will be a featured speaker at this high-profile event. September 19-21, Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Price of admission varies.
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October 18-19: FilmIT - Mark your calendars!
larta is proud to support the Film Information Technology Conference & Exposition (FilmIT), the premier, business-to-business event that examines the convergence of the Motion Picture and Technology Industries. FilmIT creates an unparalleled program for IT and film executives to explore the impact that cutting-edge technologies have on Hollywood through an extensive, senior level conference forum, keynote presentations, case studies, workshops, networking events, and vendor demonstrations.
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