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T2 Networking Pays Off
U.S.
BioDefense, a sponsor of Larta Institute's 2004
Project T2 Technology Transfer Conference, has retained
the services of Dr. Robert R. Gruetzmacher, a Project T2
2004 speaker, as a Stem Cell Technology Transfer Consultant.
 Congress
Cuts FAST Funds
States
that aren't high-tech hubs lost a program aimed at helping
them receive more federal research and development dollars.
 The
New Entrepreneur
A
new generation of entrepreneurs has emerged from the rubble
of the high-tech crash, but if you think we've gone back
to "the good old days" of entrepreneurship and
venture capital, think again.
 Coming
in February from Larta Research:
Federal Technology Funding Guide 2005
Larta Institute's Federal Technology Funding Guide is recognized
as the nation's leading survey on Federal technology funding.
Learn about the Federal funding process, how to apply for
funding, and how to win government R&D money. Contains
an in-depth look at the nation's SBIR and STTR programs.
NIH-CAP
Investment Workshops
Some of the nation’s most promising early-stage life
science companies will be showcased in nationwide, small,
private, investor-only events in February 2005 (Feb. 9,
Newport Beach, CA; Feb. 11, San Francisco, CA; Feb. 15,
Reston, VA; Feb. 17 Boston, MA). All of the companies have
been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and
are a part of the National
Institutes of Health Commercialization Assistance Program
(NIH-CAP) managed by Larta Institute. If you are interested
in attending the event and for more information, including
detailed agenda and company descriptions, please contact
the NIH-CAP Program Manager, Ketaki Sood, at (213) 765-4824
or ksood@larta.org. This is an investor-only event and
participation is limited to accredited angel investors and
early stage venture capitalists. The event is not open to
the general public.
 University
Tech Transfer: Licensing Intellectual Property from Universities
Universities are among the best sources of intellectual
property. This new white paper from Larta Institute includes
approaches for finding and accessing university research,
recommendations for avoiding potential pitfalls when licensing
university IP, suggestions for successfully negotiating
university tech transfer agreements, and illustrations of
typical licensing terms and types of licenses.
purchase
report now for only $99
Send comments
and submissions to James Klein, Larta VOX Editor, at voxeditor@larta.org
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Larta
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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
10: Entrepreneurship
Series #5: Marketing, Pricing, and Your Competition
Effective marketing for a company has to become a primary part of
the business plan, as the company can fail or flourish depending
on the marketing strategy implemented. This workshop covers issues
such as: marketing fundamentals, defining and segmenting the total
addressable market, customer and competitive analysis, & branding.
The workshop will also lead you through an exercise on how to think
about pricing.
Location: West Los Angeles
March
10: 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 discuss 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:
West Los Angeles
Larta
University's Course Schedule
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Top
Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Biotechnology
California
stem-cell funding spawns wannabes (San Francisco Business Times)
As California implements its $3 billion stem-cell proposition, other
states are pushing forward with research funding plans of their
own for fear of missing out on a financial bonanza.
more
Biotech news
Communications
For
MCI, Qwest May Not Be Most Desirable (New York Times)
Michael D. Capellas is at it again. As chief executive of Compaq,
Mr. Capellas successfully engineered the sale of that troubled computer
maker to Hewlett-Packard three years ago.
more
Communications news
Consumer
Electronics
Sony
to Release PlayStation Portable (New York Times)
Sony Corp. said it will release the PlayStation Portable in North
America on March 24 and have 1 million units ready for sale in the
first week.
more
Consumer Electronics News
Government
States
Consider Incentives to Lure Tech Investors (Washington Post)
For almost two years, Jonathan M. Cohen spent 40 percent of each
workweek trying to lure venture capital to his Rockville biotech
company.
more
Government news
Internet
Going
Gangbusters at Google (BusinessWeek)
Its smashing fourth quarter delighted investors. Still, the stock
price promises to be volatile until the giant opens up about the
future.
more
Internet news
Investments
Bay
Area VC confidence slips (Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal)
Concern over technology trends and the rich valuations for start-ups
may have contributed to a slip in confidence felt by Bay Area venture
capitalists in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to a survey
of VCs released by the University of San Francisco.
more
Investment news
Media
Time
Warner Rebounds From Music Losses (Washington Post)
Time Warner Inc., the world's largest media company, reported that
its earnings nearly doubled in the fourth quarter without the losses
from its former music division in the year-ago period and on higher
results from cable TV, publishing and other businesses.
more
Media news
Security
Spammers'
New Strategy (Washington Post)
An advanced spamming technique could push the volume of unwanted
e-mail to new heights in coming months, straining the integrity
of the online communication system, according to several top experts
who monitor the activity of spam gangs around the world.
more
Security news
Software
Microsoft
uncorks Elixir for developers (CNet News)
Bill Gates shows developers an internal effort that helped the company
expand the reach of Office, and makes a plea for interoperability.
more
Software news
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Events
Calendar
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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
February
10: Entrepreneurship
Series #5: Marketing, Pricing, and Your Competition
This Larta University workshop covers issues such as: marketing
fundamentals, defining and segmenting the total addressable market,
customer and competitive analysis, & branding. The workshop
will also lead you through an exercise on how to think about pricing.
March 7-8:
iHollywood
Forum: Digital Living Room
The Digital Living Room® addresses the technologies and services
that are transforming the living room into a digital hub. Thought
leaders from technology, consumer electronics, finance, Hollywood
and market esearch analysts engage in lively dialogue to focus on
creating the technological, business and investment roadmap for
the digital home.
March
10: Entrepreneurship
Series #6: Finance and Valuation
This Larta
University class
will discuss the financial tools that allow entrepreneurs to run
their businesses responsibly and raise the right amount of funding
at the right time.
March
13: JETRO
“Bizmatch” Opportunity at CTIA Wireless 2005
If you will be attending “CTIA Wireless 2005”, March 13-16
in New Orleans, please consider participating in JETRO’s Bizmatch
event, which will include major companies such as NTT DoCoMo. Don't
miss this unique opportunity!
April 14:
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.
April 28-30:
Wireless
Telecommunications Symposium
Exchange information on advances in mobile communications and wireless
networking technology, management, applications, and security in
a very pleasant Southern California conference environment with
leaders and experts from industry, governmental agencies, and universities
around the world at the Fourth Annual Wireless Telecommunications
Symposium.
May 11-12:
Early Stage East: Venture Capital Conference
Early Stage East has a fresh vision to bring emerging technologies
to the forefront for its audience of venture capitalists, private
investors, expert service providers and entrepreneurs on the East
Coast. Early Stage East is the trendsetter in showcasing the most
promising young companies in the tech industry.
May 25-26:
The
Venture Forum 2005
America's largest showcase of top-tier emerging companies. This
year's expanded two-day format features over 130 companies, including
75 National Institutes of Health SBIR Phase II grant winners.
June 1-3:
IBF
16th Annual Venture Capital Investing Conference
The premier industry gathering for venture investors. Planned
with the help of peer input to help you compare best practices and
track industry trends, this industry meeting unites the most active
venture investors.
Larta Institute's Events
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people to drive innovation
We bring people
together to move technologies into the marketplace. Our client solutions
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Since 1993,
companies helped by Larta Institute have raised over $1.5 billion
in capital. Larta Institute's conferences and seminars provide insights
to thousands of businesspeople each year. Larta Institute's weekly
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