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Huckstering
and History: The nattering about nano is narcotic
by Rohit Shukla, larta CEO
It has become emblematic of our times--spotting out a nebulous field,
surrounding it with impressions and exultations (all or none of
which may be right), then rushing toward it with all of the foolhardiness
that money can buy. And, God knows, there is still a lot of money
on the ground.
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here for the full article
No
Small Business
As the attention on nanotechnology increases, particularly with
the recent release of investment-targeted reports from Merrill Lynch
and Lux Capital, startup companies and research institutions may
struggle against heightened expectations.
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here for the full article
Coming
this fall from larta:
Nanotechnology Yellow Pages Update:
National and International Directory
In
May 2001, larta released the first ever-report on the fledgling
nano industry, Nanotechnology Yellow Pages: Industry Report and
Directory, focusing on Southern California. This fall, larta
will be updating the report with a focus on the national and global
evolution of the industry, the Nanotechnology Yellow Pages: National
and International Directory. This report will provide and analysis
on nanotechnology from the investment and government perspective,
as well as a new directory on domestic and overseas companies working
in the field of nanotechnology.
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here for more information on the original report
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larta
in the news
Merrill Lynch report bullish on nanotech investment
Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. is telling managers of its mutual funds
– and those who invest in them--that it’s time to start
looking at nanotechnology.
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here for the full article from Small Times.com
Related information from larta
larta's Nanotechnology Working Group
larta
has started a Nanotechnology Working Group. Initiated in February
of 2001, the Nanotechnology Working Group's mission is to create
a central meeting point to foster the growth and development of
the nanotechnology industry in Southern California. Members are
made up of key technology leaders from Southern California's leading
corporations, universities, and research laboratories in nanotechnology.
For
more information on larta's nanotechnology programs or publications,
please contact Mr.
Lynn Foster.
Nanotechnology
Yellow Pages:Industry Report and Directory
The Nanotechnology Yellow Pages is both a directory
and an overview of the nanotechnology industry. A result of six
months of extensive research and interviews, the Nanotechnology
Yellow Pages is the first-ever industry report on the science
of the small with a focus on Southern California.
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here for more information on the report
Related
articles and information
Nanotechnology:
Little Big Science
Nanotechnology
is all the rage. But will it meet its ambitious goals? And what
the heck is it?
click
here for the full article from Scientific American
The
Nanotech Report from Lux Capital
Over
250 pages of investment themes, academic research, public/private
company profiles, interviews with leading figures, and technical
glossaries.
click
here for more information on the report from Lux Capital
Biotech
Boom: Nano a Nano
Nanotechnology news used to come mainly out of Silicon Valley, notably
from Palo Alto's Foresight Institute. But recent news proves that
nanotechnology is definitely going mainstream. Witness this week's
announcement that New York-based Lux Capital had finally published
what just might be the first comprehensive research analysis of
the investment prospects of the nanotechnology sector.
click
here for the full article from Red Herring
Other articles
Hard
times lie ahead if Hewlett-Packard and Compaq merge
Less than four years ago, in January 1998, Compaq, a large maker
of personal computers, bought Digital Equipment (DEC), one of its
competitors. The computer industry has a short memory, and few now
recall that the $9.6 billion takeover, then the biggest in the history
of the computer industry, proved to be a total disaster, distracting
management at a time when the merged firm's core businesses badly
needed more attention.
click
here for the full article from The Economist
larta
Announcements
Coming
this October 10 and 11:
Larta University:
Partnership Strategies and Strategic Alliances
Companies
have managed to prosper immensely from building the right partnerships,
where businesses share valuable assets ranging from a customer base
to marketing activities, from suppliers and procurement to product
development. Effective partnerships, with identifiable activity
and relations, distinguishes "vapor" alliances from those
of substance. This investor-led workshop covers all phases and challenges
of company partnerships, from negotiations to legal challenges,
to planning. October 10 in Irvine and October 11 in Santa Monica
click here for more information
Survey:
The Region's Tech Economy
from the California
Technology, Trade, and Commerce Agency
This survey is being conducted to help
identify the concerns about the sustainability of California’s
technology-based economy and how its success can benefit even more
Californians.
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here to participate in this survey
Bioscience
Venture Salon
If
you are a Bioscience company and would like to present in a private
showcase to investors, please email schao@old.larta.org.
click
here for more information
Recommended
Fall Conferences
For
technology equipment vendors...
September 11: Guangdong Business Fair
Eight cities from the Guangdong Province of China will team
to host a Business Fair, 2001, bringing with them a laundry list
of goods and products to purchase in the United States for a total
of $221 million. With emphasis on technology products, the eight
cities are looking to purchase computer chips, circuit boards, and
other technology equipment as well as form joint ventures with American
companies. For
reservations and a complete listing of products available for joint
ventures and products sought to purchase in the United States, call
the Los Angeles-Guangzhou office at 213-626-8368. Fax registration
is 213-626-8361 or e-mail at lagsca@prodigy.net.
On
global wireless opportunities...
September 11-13: PCIA Global Exchange 2001
The City of Angels will turn into the City of Global Wireless Opportunities
when PCIA GlobalXChange 2001 opens its doors. Education tracks,
workshops, keynote speakers, and a host of exciting exhibitors on
the expo floor. You'll be able to network with mobile convergence
powerhouses like NTT DoCoMo, Sonera, Visa, MasterCard, Research
In Motion, Intel and more. LA VOX readers please use promo code
PCIA01 and receive 50% off admission to the expo floor and keynote
sessions, and/or off all education tracks. LA Convention Center,
Sept. 11-13.
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here for more information
For
the US Asian Venture Capital Firms and Angel Investors...
September 17-18: Asia-Silicon Valley Technology Investment Conference
AAMA is a leading Asian American technology business network
fostering US and Asian technology enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Attendance at the conference includes US and Asian venture capital
firms and angel investors. In today's economic climate, the conference
offers a valuable environment for entrepreneurs to meet investors
and partners that may not otherwise be easily accessible. Selected
companies across key industry segments-- Optical Networking Infrastructure
and Photonic Components, Storage Networking and Sub-systems, Wireless
Products, Integrated Circuits, and Enterprise Software and E-Commerce--will
showcase their technology, value proposition, and business model.
Venture capitalists and angel investors will be on hand for discussions.
larta members are invited to attend at AAMA's special member
rate. Please mention larta when registering to qualify for
the discount. Hyatt
Rickys, Palo Alto.
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here for more information
On
nanotechnology, microsystems, and MEMS...
September 18-21: Small Tech 2001
Washington, D.C. - Attend this trade show and conference premiere
for businesses, customers, and researchers of the small tech industry
that includes nanotechnology, Microsystems and MEMS. Meet industry
leaders bringing these revolutionary technologies to the marketplace.
Prepare for a generation of products that will have smaller, faster,
better and more inexpensive components. The implications are sweeping
for biotechnology, energy, wireless communications, automotive and
others. Enjoy a special larta discount of $899 for full conference
registration ($1,195 value). (when registering, enter you heard
about the show from a friend and enter larta as your friend's
name).
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here for more information
For those interested in tech-based
economic development...
September 19-21: State Science and Technology Institute's (SSTI)
Annual Conference: Creating Opportunity: Tools for Building Tech-Based
Economies
With more than 20 sessions, this event will have something for
everyone interested in tech-based economic development. This year,
in addition to 12 great sessions on policies and practices for tech-based
economic development, there are two new separate tracks of inter-related
sessions on critical themes, Universities in Today's Tech-Based
Economy and Resources for Building Tech-Based Economies. larta
CEO Rohit Shukla will be a featured speaker at this high-profile
event. September 19-21, Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Price of admission varies.
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information
This events calendar is provided as a service by larta on
behalf of various partner organizations and about events vetted
and endorsed by larta.
September
11: Biobrew Networking Event
Come join your fellow bio business and academic colleagues for
an informal, agenda-free evening--no speakers, no marketing gimmicks,
no kidding. Free admission, free appetizers (thanks to our sponsors)
and cash bar.
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for more information
September 11: Wireless Platforms conference at PCIA with Microsoft,
EDS, ARCH Wireless
larta
is
sponsoring a full-day wireless conference being held by Angelbeat
in conjunction with the Personal Communications Industry Association
(PCIA) 2001 global conference. Microsoft's top mobile software executive
will deliver the keynote presentation. This is a great opportunity
for IT & telecomm professionals, mobile technology leaders and
business executives to learn how the mobile revolution is affecting
their organization and how they can profit by deploying wireless
technology. Every speaker will discuss practical and cost-effective
applications of their products and services. There will be ongoing
exhibitions that will give first-hand insights on how to deploy
wireless services within organizations. LA VOX readers receive a
special $100 discount; simply enter Priority Code P366 when registering.
All attendees also receive a free exhibition pass to the entire
PCIA event, where several hundred innovative firms will demonstrate
their products and services. 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at PCIA GlobalXChange
at the LA Convention Center.
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here for more information
September
12: Surviving Today's Economy
Down
and out in the Hi-Tech world? Looking for a change? Or perhaps you
just want to network with colleagues and experts. The Hi-Tech Division
of The Jewish Federation will provide perspective and expertise
in this upcoming event. Learn face-to-face from the best and brightest,
and encounter professionals offering you strategies, survival techniques
and a realistic picture of today's economy and where we are heading.
Feature
speakers include larta CEO Rohit Shukla, David Brown of Marketplace,
Lisa Napoli of MSNBC, Melissa Karz of Career Coach, JonathanGoldstein,
VP of Russell Reynolds, Paul Nadel of EastWest VentureGroup and
Eli Eisenberg of Straight Line Management.
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here for more information
September
13: eBrew Networking Event
eBrew is freedom from boring talks and rubber chicken--just great
networking with great people, all focused on success in the high
tech economy. Join leaders and innovators in wireless, IT, telecom,
eCom, and Internet to discuss what's hot and what's not. eBrew is
both fun and productive; eBrew is a marketplace for the exchange
of ideas. UCLA Alumni Center, Westwood, 6-9 p.m.
click here for
more information
September
15: SDRTA Startup 101
San Diego is bustling with technology entrepreneurs and early stage
companies, which face numerous pitfalls, potholes and distractions.
Start-Up 101 will serve as a guidepost- helping entrepreneurs navigate
the path to launching and developing their ventures. Investors will
talk about different funding options available for early stage companies,
including venture capital, corporate funds, loans, angel funding
and friends and family money. Successful entrepreneurs will discuss
critical lessons learned in launching their venture. Experts will
speak on intellectual property protection, financial management,
human resources and marketing. September 15th, 2001, 8 am-12 PM,
San Diego Mission Valley Marriott, $35 pre-registered, $45 at the
door.
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here for more information
September
18: LAVA's Investment Capital Conference Workshop Series
A well-prepared business plan is essential to the success of raising
capital. A poorly prepared business plan can be a major reason for
failure in raising capital. Today's capital markets have changed
dramatically and the business plans and business models need to
address these new realities. This Workshop will provide comprehensive
guidance from business plan and strategy consultants, an angel investor
and venture capitalist/investment banker on what the capital sources
expect in a business plan, how to effectively market the business
plan and how to effectively make presentations to investors.
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for more information
September
28: Digital Media Wire Presents a Panel Discussion: "Microsoft
vs. AOL: The Battle of the Internet Titans"
This panel of journalists, legal experts and others will discuss
the increasing rivalry between these two monolithic companies --
and how their competition will affect the development of the Internet
for years to come. Featured speakers include, Bob Badal, Attorney
of Heller Ehrman, Mark Frauenfelder, Editor at Wired magazine,
Jon Goodman, Executive Director of EC2 Incubator Project, and Jim
Griffin, founder of The 'Pho' Group.
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here for more information
October
10 and 11: Larta University: Partnership Strategies and
Strategic Alliances
This investor-led workshop covers all phases and challenges
of company partnerships, from negotiations to legal challenges,
to planning. October 10 in Irvine and October 11 in Santa Monica.
click here for more information
October
27: TiEcon 2001: "The Changing Economy: Opportunities &
Challenges"
TiEcon 2001 is the premier annual gathering for these leading entrepreneurs
and has assembled the talents of key industry visionaries who will
provide their insight of new and emerging opportunities in the new
economy. TiEcon 2001 is citical to aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs,
corporate executives and senior industry prefessionals looking to
better understand these dynamics of change, the influence of new
technology, the competitive threats and the solutions required to
navigate the ever-changing landscape.
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here for more information
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