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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
May 9: Tech
Coast Angels: Fifth Annual Fast Pitch
Attend the unique entrepreneur's competition and networking event
of the year. Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs.
Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around dinner and wine. Watch the finalists
in the competition present their one-minute "fast pitch"
for investor interest (their "elevator pitch") to a panel
of Angel investors and Venture Capital investors, who give immediate
feedback. Free coaching of contestants is provided by Tech Coast
Angels at five coaching sessions starting April 19th.
May 10: Venture
Capital from the Shores of the Mediterranean to the Shores of the
Pacific - Expanding Opportunities between Israel and California
A panel of accomplished international investors explore the current
venture capital market for investment between Israel and California
through the eyes of California VCs, Israeli VCs, and Israeli companies
doing business in California. Attendees will learn about opportunities
to invest in Israeli Companies, the hot companies to watch, as well
as how to attract investment dollars for Israel-California ventures
from both California and Israeli VCs.
May 11:
Transforming AMO into a Global Medical Device Leader…From Spin-off
to the Acquisition of VISX
Learn the inside story behind one of the largest acquisitions
in the ophthalmic industry. In November, 2004, Advanced Medical
Optics, a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care
products, announced the acquisition of VISX, Incorporated, the global
leader in laser vision correction. The strategic combination brought
together two highly complementary companies with a broad range of
superior technologies and a singular focus on serving the vision
care needs of practitioners and patients around the world. Mr. Mazzo
will share the strategic and financial rationale of this acquisition
that created the world’s leading refractive surgical businesses
and a $1 billion global enterprise focused on the growing ophthalmic
device markets.
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 12: Entrepreneurship
Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
This Larta U workshop will help you effectively communicate your
value proposition to the audience, understanding what various audiences
respond the best to. You will have an opportunity to practice your
elevator pitch with mentors and peers so that you can leave with
an effective, tried and tested pitch.
May 12: The
Art of Negotiation
WITI San Diego presents The Art of Negotiation at Avanir
Pharmaceuticals Conference Center, 11404 Sorrento Valley Road, San
Diego, California 92130. Eric Klein, Esq. of Katten Muchin Zavis
& Rozenman will deliver an interactive workshop that focuses
on the skills and concepts necessary to be a skilled negotiator.
Fees: Members $25- Non-Members $40. Contact Name: Jennifer Beckey
(858-344-3825) Contact E-Mail jjbeckey@yahoo.com.
May 12-13:
DesignTech
Connect
Pasadena Entretec presents DesignTech CONNECT, the first business
exchange for industrial design and advanced technology held in Los
Angeles. Featuring product demonstrations, hands-on displays, and
leading-edge technology and design, this celebration will spark
unique business connections and provide excellent opportunities
for seeding strategic business alliances and cultivating unprecedented
business development in the Los Angeles foothills.
May 18-20:
Director Training and Certification Program
The UCLA Anderson School of Management is hosting the Director Training
and Certification Program. Designed for executives, and officers
of private and public companies, the program covers every aspect
of being a successful corporate director, including SEC regulations,
FASB considerations, NYSE rules, and current best practices in corporate
governance. Directors who complete this course and pass a written
examination become "certified directors" and may be eligible
for lower rates on D&O insurance. This program is ISS accredited;
attendance may increase your ISS governance quotient. For information
contact: 310-825-2001 or execed@anderson.ucla.edu.
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.
May 26: CONNECT
Technology Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame, CONNECT’s highest honor, celebrates San Diego
entrepreneurs who paved the way for the technological innovations
and businesses of today and who continue to inspire future generations
of entrepreneurs. Join us for the inaugural Hall of Fame luncheon
honoring Dr. Irwin Jacobs, Co-founder, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of QUALCOMM Inc.
May
28-June 5: Gateway
to China Trade Mission
Asia Pacific - USA Chamber of Commerce presents an 8-day event specially
designed for U.S. business exploration and proliferation in China’s
telecommunications and information technology markets. Participants
will benefit from customized, prescreened appointments with potential
business partners, market briefings, and networking opportunities
at hospitality events. Plus -- as a special bonus -- entry to the
5th Annual Forum on City Informatization in the Asia pacific Region
(CIAPR) and the 2nd Shanghai International Exhibition on Information,
both events are organized by Mayor Office of Shanghai, the Ministry
of Science & Technology of PRC, the Ministry of Information
Industry of PRC and UNITAR/UNIDO an other organizations. Those two
events will bring senior-level government decision makers and business
executives of telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo.
May
30 - June 2: Shanghai
International Exhibit on Informatization
This EXPO brings together China’s senior-level business decision
makers of the telecom/IT industries from four (4) provinces near
Shanghai, about two thousand (2000) Chinese companies will display
at the Expo. It serves as the direct access to your ideal market
in China as well as the opportunity to effectively network with
your target perspectives. It will be the biggest opportunity for
exposure to China’s telecom and information technology industry.
For more info. contact Stacy Sun 800-665-3609 or stacysun@apucc.org.
June 1: Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce Achievement Awards Gala
Southern
California Israel Chamber of Commerce will present The Innovative
Business Award to Rohit Shukla, Larta Institute's Founder and CEO;
The Community Service Award to Baruch Littman, VP, Development,
Jewish Community Foundation, and Founding Executive Director, California
Israel Chamber of Commerce; The Financial Services Award to United
Mizrahi Bank Ltd.'s Dr. S. Baravarian and Jacob Wintner; The Visionary
Leadership Award to Joseph M. Polisar, Chief of Police of Garden
Grove, California, and Immediate Past President, International Association
of Chiefs of Police.
June 1: The
Jerusalem Conference on Homeland Security
The United States Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF),
Standard Institute of Israel (SII) and Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial
Research and Development (BIRD) are co-sponsoring the Jerusalem
Conference on Homeland Security on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, at
the Renaissance Hotel, Jerusalem. The meeting will bring together
distinguished top executives of large US corporations, influential
US Government officials and key players in the US Homeland Security
(HS) market with key Israeli players and decision-makers in this
market from Industry, Government and the Defense System. Over 500
participants are expected to attend.
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.
June 9: Entrepreneurship
Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
This Larta University workshop considers different financing
strategies, including VC financing, angel financing, government
funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach
each financing source, and when not to waste your time.
June 12-25:
Emerging
Minority Business Leaders Program
West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation, Inc.'s Emerging
Minority Business Leaders (EMBL) program at West Liberty State College
helps develop and empower minority students to become the next generation
of entrepreneurs and technology leaders. The focus of the course
is on entrepreneurship and technology management, and includes a
business plan competition, reimbursement up to $700 for travel expenses,
free room and board, $1000.00 stipend paid after completion of program,
and three graduate credits awarded to rising Undergraduate Juniors
and above.
June 21-22: Telecom
M&A and Corporate Development Conference
Strategic Research Institute's 2005 Telecom M&A and Corporate
Development Conference will bring together an illustrious faculty
of leading corporate and strategic buyers from the telecoms community
to share their perspective on investment opportunities, challenges
and critical issues facing the industry today!
July 11-14:
National SBIR Phase II Conference
The National SBIR Phase II Conference, Beyond Phase II: Ready
for Transition, will provide an unparalleled forum for scientists,
engineers, and technology decision-makers to discuss transitioning
SBIR-supported Research & Development into government and private
sector commercial markets. With expected attendance of over 1000,
this four-day conference will feature "Technology Matchmaking
Meetings," pre-arranged, 20-minute sessions between small businesses
and end users, and focused sessions on advanced Phase II topics.
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