 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.
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article >
 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 >
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
more
information >
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.
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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 >
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 >
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
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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.
more
information >
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trends, growing sectors, and innovative companies. We apply this
"insider" knowledge to help our clients find new customers,
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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
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