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businesses. We apply knowledge in practical
ways on behalf of cutting edge companies,
investors, governments, and professionals.
Larta drives the technology markets through
four core activities: business training, market
research, consulting, and capital/knowledge
conferences.
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Company
Profile: Evolving Logic
Decision-making
has become a universal challenge for managers, entrepreneurs,
technologists, and investors in the high tech industry,
as it confronts one of its most tumultuous and unpredictable
eras. Evolving
Logic hopes it can leverage the timing of this uncertain
climate through its star product--computer-assisted reasoning
(CAR)
software--that transcends the flaws of traditional analytical
processes, and assists companies to prepare not just for
select outcomes, but for any shape the unseen future might
take.
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Other News Articles
Topic: Digital Media
Online Tunes: People Are Paying (Wired
News)
Amid copyright infringement lawsuits, bankruptcies, legislative
battles and an overriding belief in some quarters that
they'll never turn a profit, digital music subscription
services are showing signs of good health. Independently
owned MusicMatch, which this week surpassed 100,000 customers
for its streaming radio service, has become a beacon for
Internet music businesses. "The fundamental question
in a post-Napster era is, 'Can you create a business model?'
The answer is yes," said Aram Sinnreich, senior analyst
with Jupiter Media Metrix. "Consumers do recognize
value in premium services."
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March
7: Venture Salon
Larta's Venture Salon is the exclusive quarterly
conference for the venture industry. This
time, we feature the premiere of the 2002
Sand Dollar report and some selected, trained
companies that best exemplify technology trends.
Pricewaterhouse Coopers is partnering with
Larta, and Larta's Sand Dollar Report (on
venture investing in Southern California)
will be published in collaboration with PwC's
MoneyTree Report. Thursday, March 7 from 2
to 5:00 p.m. in Santa Monica.
Attendance is very limited, accredited investors
only.
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March
20&21: Larta University, Attracting Capital
This
workshop covers all aspects and opportunities
available to companies interested in attracting
capital. The class will cover the various
types of financing options and the pros and
cons of each of those, from government funding,
to loans, to all stages of VC financing, and
how to decide what type of capital a business
is best suited for. This session will also
address how to pitch a company, and how to
negotiate business deals. The workshop is
led by a panel of investors, with practice
pitch sessions performed.
more
information>
April
18th: Southern California Technology Venture
Forum
Knowledge and Investment Conference
The format of SCTVF has changed to
address new opportunities, and to meet the
need for information and knowledge about technology
trends and market realities. We have selected
three defining sectors to spotlight in 2002:
Life Sciences, Nanotechnology and Security
Technologies. 7:30 am-2:30 pm, Regent Beverly
Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California.
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Larta
in the News
Sponsored
by:
Deregulation and New Economy Made Destructive
Bedfellows (Downtown News)
By now, we have all become intoxicated with
Enron's death throes. In death, it will inevitably
grab and pull many others down with it--thousands
of employees, to be sure, as well as shareholders,
and unfortunately some legitimate businesses.
Hopefully, it will drag down the politicians,
who, along with some well off accountants,
were the foxes guarding the hen house.
full
article>
Nano-East Meets Nano-West at JETRO LA
(Nanotech Bulletin)
News of impending scale-ups in nanotube production,
alongside the search for yet another rare
form of carbon, were among the highlights
of a half-day conference in Los Angeles. Entitled
Japan Meets the Nano-Republic of LA,
the Feb. 21 event was produced by Larta, in
conjunction with the US-Japan Hi-Tech Partnership
2002 (JETRO).
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Japan sees nanotech as key to rebuilding
its economy (Small Times)
From the 49th floor of the glass-walled
conference room, the view of the Hollywood
sign is eye level. It is here where Makoto
Yokota sits down to talk nanotech. Yokota
is executive director of technology and research
at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
in downtown Los Angeles. The Japanese government-funded
group promotes trade between Japan and other
countries. In Japan, big companies promote
research and development, but they keep it
all within the organization, Yokota said.
"They don't like to use outer resources,
such as university professors or small venture
company researchers. This is one problem."
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Announcements
Call
Center for sale
Larta
is selling a Harris 20-20 Call Center, including
switch, control station, and 40 government spec
phones. This top-of-the-line call center includes
a dual tower, redundant switch, which can handle
1000 simultaneous incoming and outgoing phone calls.
Bought in 1998 for over $400,000 and used for only
a few months (estimated having ever handled only
1000 calls TOTAL), the Center includes videos, manuals,
etc. Dozens of photos of the unit can be seen at
here.
Contact Steven Klein at sklein@old.larta.org
to make an offer or get further details. Selling
for $75,000 or best offer.
Marina
Del Rey Commercial Property Available
This offering consists of three buildings, each
unique, which may be leased separately, or combined
in several ways to accommodate a wide variety of
uses. The entire exterior of this campus has just
been completely renovated. The property is located
2 miles west of the 405 Freeway and 1 mile from
the Marina Freeway, and is within minutes of LAX
and blocks of the Pacific Ocean.
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This
events calendar is provided as a service by Larta
about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
February
26: JETRO 4th Tuesday Technology Exchange, The
Process Imperative for High Performance Organizations
In an era of constant change paced by information
technology, organizations are being forced to
continually re-evaluate their competitive position
and initiate timely change programs to assure
their long-term viability and competitiveness.
This presentation looks at the growing importance
of processes as organizations embrace CMMI, Six
Sigma, and other change initiatives. It discusses
the change in mindset that is necessary when adopting
a process-orientation within an organization.
It emphasizes the importance of business process
management as a means to accumulate enterprise-wide
knowledge, rapidly and cost-effectively adapt
to change, and streamline operations. A methodological
framework is presented that ensures process alignment
with enterprise objectives as processes are redefined
in response to various change initiatives.
more
information>
February
27:
Digital
Media Wire presents Interactive Games on
the Internet: An Industry Poised for the Future
This panel discussion, moderated by Victor
Hwang, Larta COO, will address recent developments
and new business opportunities and challenges
from the emerging industry of online gaming.
Confirmed Speakers: Tracy Fullerton, President,
Spiderdance, Chris Kantrowitz, CEO, Co-founder,
7ate9 Productions, Mark Kapczynski, Principal
Consultant, Microsoft. February 27, 2002,
8:30-10:30 am, Four Seasons, Beverly Hills.
Registration: $50 includes program and breakfast.
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February
27: Valeo Conference, Building Strategic Partnerships
that Last
Whether you’re a corporate level executive
or an early stage entrepreneur, join some of Los Angeles’
leading corporate executives and successful small business
owners for an evening of education, inspiration and
networking, as we take an inside look at the best practices
for building strategic partnerships and examine the
various ways a company can effectively share expertise,
assets, expenses and minimize risks in order to maximize
sales and revenue.
more
information>
March
2: Caltech-MIT Enterprise Forum Spotlight Program,
High-Tech in Down Times: Survival Strategies
With tighter capital markets, lower valuations and higher
hurdles, entrepreneurs are struggling to get an audience
with private investors and venture capitalists. But
it is not all bad news for emerging high-tech companies.
All companies might try to maximize cash flow, reduce
costs and identify the legal and fiduciary exposure
in customer contracts, investor covenants and employee
relationships. But unlike other firms, emerging high-tech
companies have a few additional survival tools. In this
special Spotlight program, with the guidance of Akin
Gump Technology Ventures and Deloitte & Touche,
the Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum takes a deep look at
how emerging
high-tech companies can survive the economic downturn
and use these times to strengthen their prospects for
growth. Speakers include Victor Hwang, Larta Chief Operating
Officer.
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March
4-6: Foundation for Enterprise Development Presents:
"The Inspired Company: Creating High Performance
with Employee Ownership"
This is a program designed specifically for entrepreneurs
and business leaders. To help you sort through the many
issues involved in designing and implementing a good
employee stock program, we have brought together in
beautiful San Diego the leading experts from around
the nation.
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March
5: ctexpo
As it moves into its second decade, ctexpo continues
to deliver comprehensive educational content on the
industry's most innovative technologies. From beginners
to the most advanced developers, the program will feature
content designed to fill in the gaps. Delegates will
learn how to harness convergent technologies. How to
bring together the hardware, applications, products,
services, builders and channel players. How convergence
connects diverse technologies with different protocols,
business models & strategies, and how to make them
work. Larta will be presenting a luncheon
at this event, Convergence Meets Consumers: New
Applications, New Challenges.
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information>
March
7: WITI Los Angeles presents How Have We Changed
the Way TV, Movies and Music are Made
Join WITI-LA for a dynamic panel discussion
in the landmark Steven J. Ross Theatre on the Warner
Brothers studio lot. Docents will be available to tour
the adjacent Warner Brothers Museum. A special effects
presentation will also be held at this gala event.
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information>
March
11-14: National SBIR Conference in Anaheim
The
National Science Foundation, in association with the Department
of Defense and the Small Business Administration, and
all 10 SBIR agencies is sponsoring this Early 2002 National
SBIR Conference. Program Managers and representatives
from all participating agencies will provide insight into
how to work with their respective agencies and answer
your own special questions during the one-on- one opportunities.
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information>
April
4: Lava Investment Capital Conference
This event provides an
opportunity to meet the resources you need to finance
a high growth company. Presenting 65 Speakers and 70
Sponsors that provide Debt & Equity Public &
Private Financings From $500 Thousand to $500 Million,
including Steve Forbes, President and CEO, Forbes, Inc.,
Leo Spiegel, General Partner of Mission Ventures, and
Donald Straszheim, Former Chief Economist, Merrill Lynch
& Co.
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information>
April
29-May 1: Nanotechnologies Initiative: From Vision Towards
Commercialization, in Washington D.C.
The National Nanotechnology Initiative, the Federal
government's investment in the future of nanotechnology,
serves as a major force in shaping the direction of
the Nation's nanotechnology research and development
activities. Dr. Michael Roco and key representatives
from the departments and agencies participating in the
NNI, the six nanoscale science and engineering centers,
and several important government laboratories will provide
a comprehensive, in-depth status report and outlook
for NNI research, including budgets, priorities, research
projects, outcomes and prospects for commercialization
at the upcoming conference. Speakers include Lynn Foster,
Larta's Director of Technology Consulting.
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full event calendar >
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