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Client Garners $4.9 Million in Financing
Larta Institute produced a report for VisiJet, Inc. on the
cataract and refractive surgery markets in 2004. A developer
of innovative technologies for the ophthalmic surgical market,
Visijet recently secured financing of $4.9 million.
 Larta
CEO State Guest in Pakistan
Larta Institute CEO Rohit Shukla was a state guest
of the Government of Pakistan last week in celebration of
its first-ever Expo 2005. The event featured investment
forums, business meetings, and showcases of Pakistani products
and technologies.
 AUTM
Releases University Licensing Survey
Even with record participation from 165 U.S. universities
and 32 research hospitals, the 13th annual licensing survey
conducted by the Association of University of Technology
Managers (AUTM) reveals a 6.7 percent drop in the number
of start-up companies created with technology licensed from
the responding schools.
 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. 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."
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
April 14:
Entrepreneurship
Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution Strategies
Companies should be aware of all the sales and distribution channels
available, determine which ones would be most appropriate, and how
to manage them to expedite growth. Companies have managed to prosper
immensely from building the right alliances, where businesses share
valuable assets ranging from a customer base to marketing activities,
from suppliers and procurement to product development. Topics covered
in this course include: how to sell, getting the most out of distribution
networks, and forming valuable strategic alliances.
Location:
West Los Angeles
Larta
University's Course Schedule
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Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Biotechnology
With
money flowing, happy days are here again for biotech firms (Baltimore
Business Journal)
Biotech is hot and the industry is maturing. New products, new alliances
and new financing structures are beginning to produce more consistent,
sustainable growth in this historically volatile industry.
more
Biotech news
Communications
Each
Retained Customer Is a Victory for MCI (Washington Post)
Late last year, when drugmaker Purdue Pharma LP's contract with
MCI Inc. was expiring, Larry Pickett went shopping for a telecommunications
provider.
more Communications news
Consumer
Electronics
Leading
Brands Reluctantly Chase Cheap PC Sales (Reuters)
For personal computer makers caught in a vortex of plunging prices
and weak US consumer demand, the question these days is, how low
can you go?
more
Consumer Electronics News
Hardware
HP
should price Gateway (CNet News)
Could Hewlett-Packard, under new leadership, buy rival Gateway?
At least one analyst is entertaining the idea.
more
Hardware news
Internet
Investors
Brace for Last Google Lock Up Expiry (Reuters)
Shares of Web search leader Google Inc. gained about 1.5 percent
on the heels of stock sales by insiders and ahead of the last and
largest IPO-related expiration of stock selling restrictions.
more
Internet news
Investments
IPO
Watch: Big Show at the Big Board (Red Herring)
The new-issues market shifts from the Nasdaq to Broad and Wall Streets.
more
Investment news
Media
Multicast
Ruling Muddies Waters (Wired)
The National Association of Broadcasters doesn't lose many battles
in Washington. But the Federal Communications Commission dealt the
powerful group a painful blow when it refused to require cable operators
to carry broadcasters' multiple digital streams.
more
Media news
Security
Is
your TV virus-proof? (CNet News)
The kitchen has long been considered a breeding ground for germs,
but you probably don't expect your toaster to infect your cell phone.
more
Security news
Semiconductors
HP,
Intel tussle with Oracle over dual-core chips (CNet News)
As they develop their dual-core-processor strategies, Intel and
Hewlett-Packard appear to be rounding on a common target they see
as hampering their ambitions: database giant Oracle.
more
Semiconductor news
Software
Microsoft
Delays New CRM Software Version's Launch (Reuters)
Microsoft Corp. will push back the launch of the newest version
of its software for small businesses that want to track and manage
their customer relationships, the world's largest software maker
said.
more
Software news
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Events
Calendar
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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
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!
March
14:
Entrepreneur In Residence Roundtable
National Information and Communications Technology Australia (NICTA)
is sponsoring a unique Entrepreneur in Residence program. NICTA
will fund experienced US-based entrepreneurs to crystallize spinout
opportunities based on NICTA research and technical teams.
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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Larta
Institute
connecting
people to drive innovation
We bring people
together to move technologies into the marketplace. Our client solutions
include: conferences, training workshops, technology transfer, advisory
services, and research and analysis.
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
electronic magazine on business innovation is read by over 20,000
people.
www.Larta.org
Los Angeles Office:
Larta Institute
714 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213) 744-1314
Fax: (213) 744-1791
Washington
DC Office:
Larta Institute
c/o Kelly, Anderson & Associates
424 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 740-8330
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