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Funding Spurs Private Innovation
In
the fourth of a series of articles on technology transfer,
Larta
VOX examines government-supported research, including $23
billion granted to federally-funded labs and $18 billion
contributed to university research facilities.
 Fidelys
Focus: Brave New GPS World
New products using advanced global positioning system technologies
let consumers easily locate anything on earth - even their
children.
 Florida
Raises $510M for Scripps Institute
Hoping
to spur biotech development, Florida state and county governments
have raised $510 million to lure California-based Scripps
Research Institute's first satellite branch to the sunshine
state.
 The
Internet Customer Experience is King
In the age of the Internet, the
customer experience is king. Websites that don't
provide usability, relevance, and depth will drive away
potential consumers.
 Project
T2
Project
T2 on November 13th is a national conference on technology
transfer. See 30 new technologies being commercialized out
of 12 top universities. $100
discount for Larta VOX readers: enter code JLQ726X when
registering.
Register
now to attend the Project T2 conference!
 Latest
White Paper from Larta Research
Nanotechnology:
What to Expect
Promising breakthroughs, innovative applications, and increasing
federal support and venture capital funding have raised
hopes for the nanotechnology industry, which must overcome
some fundamental challenges in order to realize its potential.
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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.
November
5 and 12: PwC
#3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants are a few of
the equity related areas that give rise to complex accounting issues.
To avoid surprises in your reported results, an understanding of
the financial statement impact for these items is necessary. This
course will discuss the impact of the issuance of these instruments
in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.
Locations: Los Angeles
and Irvine
November
12: Entrepreneurship
Series #6: Finance and Valuation
It is not crucial for the CEO to know the nitty gritty of accounting
principles, but it is crucial for him or her to track the company’s
cash flow and burn rate. This workshop will cover the financial
tools that allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly
and raise the right amount of funding at the right time. Topics
include: developing realistic financial assessments, budgeting and
forecasting, preparing financials for the business plan, how to
be fiscally prepared for foreseeable budget cycles, valuation, and
reporting to financial stakeholders.
Location: Los Angeles
December
3 and 10: PwC
#4: Revenue Recognition for Startup Companies
Why can’t revenue be recorded if the cash has been received
and it is non-refundable? Revenue recognition continues to be a
focus in the financial community, particularly the tech sector.
Penalties for not properly recognizing revenue include loss of management
credibility, impact to a company’s valuation, and potential
investor issues. The goal of this course is to focus on the key
revenue recognition principles that can be used by emerging technology
companies to guide them in this ever-changing and complex area.
Locations:
Los Angeles
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Top
Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Communications
Bankruptcy
Judge Set To Rule on WorldCom (Washington Post)
A federal bankruptcy judge will issue a final decision on WorldCom
Inc.'s proposed reorganization plan, potentially putting the telecommunications
giant on track to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year.
more
Communications news
Hardware
Everybody
Has More to Store (BusinessWeek)
Businesses big and small and consumers of all sorts find they can't
do without bigger, faster, cheaper storage. Amen, says the industry.
more
Hardware news
Biotech
India
emerges as new drug trial hot spot (Red Herring)
Biotech entrepreneurs see Indian clinical trials – which can
cut costs by 60 percent – as the difference between success
and slow death.
more
Biotech news
Internet
Web
patent critics spotlight old technology (CNET News)
The Web community is rummaging desperately through dusty technology
archives, in a bid to overturn a sweeping patent verdict that could
force major changes on the Internet's most popular software products.
more
Internet news
Investments
Techs
End Slightly Down On Mixed Economic Data (Wall Street Journal
- registration required)
Technology stocks waffled in a sleepy Halloween session as investors
digested some mixed economic data.
more
Investment news
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Events
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This
events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted
and endorsed by Larta.
November
4:
A Master Entrepreneur's Perspective On Success
A Lava breakfast event with John Anderson of the Anderson School
at UCLA. As President and sole shareholder of Topa Equities, Ltd.,
Mr. Anderson oversees more than 40 wholly-owned subsidiaries.
November
5: PwC
#3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants can result in
complex accounting issues that affect your company's financial statements.
This Larta University course will discuss the impact of these instruments
in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.
November
6: The
Venture Capital Process
The San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (SDRTA) hosts a workshop
to provide the information, expertise, and knowledge necessary to
prepare you for raising capital from venture capital funds.
November
9-11: 2nd
Annual Technology Showcase
Anza Technology
Network presents the only U.S. conference that exclusively showcases
Australian and New Zealand technology capabilities. This unique
program is designed to provide Australian and New Zealand technology
companies with a springboard into the US market.
November
11: LAVA/PNG
Networking Event
The Los Angeles
Venture Association and Professionals Network Group
welcome members from both organizations and guests at this evening
social.
November
11: Current
Trends in Technology Venture Capital and Licensing
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society
hosts this luncheon for members and guests to learn about the current
trends in technology venture capital and licensing.
November
12: PwC
#3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants can result in
complex accounting issues that affect your company's financial statements.
This Larta University course will discuss the impact of these instruments
in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.
November 12:
Entrepreneurship
Series #6: Finance and Valuation
This Larta University workshop will cover the financial tools that
allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly and raise
the right amount of funding at the right time.
November
13: Project
T2: A Technology Transfer Conference
A national conference on technology transfer. See 30 new technologies
being commercialized out of 12 top universities. $100 discount
for Larta VOX readers: enter code JLQ726X when registering.
Register
now to attend the Project T2 conference!
Larta's full event calendar
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