Company Profile: Broadley-James
Thanks to a distribution decision made by Beckman Instruments back in the late 1960's, Orange County-based Broadley-James was able to penetrate the pH sensor market and become a leading manufacturer over the next three decades. A recent CalTIP grant will hopefully jump-start the company's next phase of growth, as it explores the possibility of utilizing microfluidics to advance its industry even further.
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Genefluidics counts on glass to break into nano biomarket (Small Times)
Launched last year with about $1 million in angel funding, GeneFluidics, like other startups in Southern California, has been on the nanotech venture capital circuit. One of its latest stops was at the Southern California Technology Venture Forum (SCTVF) held recently in Beverly Hills, California.
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The Bottom Line on Startup Failures (Business Week)
Much-quoted statistics purport to show that new businesses have only a slim chance of succeeding. The truth is rather more complicated.
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Urban Technology: The Issues and The Impact
by Prof. Sidney Morse
Just last month, Los Angeles and the nation were reminded of the fact that ten years ago, the worst civil unrest in American history occurred. And, while the eruption was ignited by what is still largely described as an unfair system of justice, the event evolved into a wake-up call on the ills that had been plaguing Urban America for decades.
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~Larta Announcements

CalTIP 2002 solicitation deadline is May 15!
California technology companies can receive up to $250,000 to bring their products to market. If you have been awarded or have applied for a federal R&D grant you are eligible for the California Technology Investment Partnership (CalTIP) venture funds. Last year, Larta helped award $2.4 million in grants. There is no cost to apply and Larta can assist you with your application.
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Larta University: New Season Starts May 22nd and 23rd
Special full-series discount now available.
For the past three years, Larta University has helped put hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators on the fast track to growth and success. Workshops feature real-world instruction from successful businesspeople, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. Larta University delivers quality educational programs, focusing on practical skills for businesses.
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The Nano Republic Conference 2002 - July 17
The Nano Republic Conference is a one-day Larta event featuring world-class speakers and highlighting California-wide nanotechnology efforts. The Nano Republic Conference will serve as a serious examination of the current state of nanotechnology and focus on its near-term developments and constraints. The Nano Republic Conference will bring together all current industry segments and leaders from industry, academia, labs and the capital markets. The Nano Republic Conference will also feature an in-depth discussion of the following topics: nanotechnology in life sciences, information technology, materials, fabrication, and sensors and diagnostics.
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CalTIP 2000 Report
Progress report on the California Technology Investment Partnership (CalTIP) program, a seed grant administered by Larta, that helps turn cutting-edge technologies into commercial products and services. This report includes case studies, track records on company growth after receiving a CalTIP award, testimonials from business leaders, new products and patents produced out of assistance from the program, job creation and more.
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Nanotechnology Yellow Pages: Industry Report and Directory for the "Nano Republic" of Southern California
Both a comprehensive overview and detailed directory, the Nanotechnology Yellow Pages is the first industry report on the field of nanotechnology with a focus on its birthplace and center of activity, the "Nano Republic" of Southern California. The report is a result of six months of intensive research and interviews and is a publication of Larta, with assistance from its Southern California Nanotechnology Working Group that is composed of leaders from the region's leading corporations, universities, and research laboratories in nanotechnology.
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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

May 6-7: Wireless Internet 2002 @ UCLA
This second annual Wireless Internet 2002 conference will cover vital topics and technologies essential for the development of business models and platforms in the wireless sector. Join key wireless industry leaders, researchers and executive-level attendees to discuss how innovations in mobile technology will impact enterprises and businesses.
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May 7: K12 Productions presents, The Executive Lounge 'Employment, Funding and Emerging Technologies in the Security and Intellectual Property Industry'
The Executive Lounge is a series of invitation-only events for senior executives and venture capitalists, designed to foster investment and business opportunities for participants. This event will explore the fields of data security, online privacy and copyright management. The second hour features the 'Karma Club,' a speed-networking innovation of the Layoff Lounge. Attendees are separated into several tables, and each person presents his/her 'elevator pitch' to others at the table. Before moving on to the next pitch, others at the table share leads, contacts and brief feedback. Tables are switched twice allowing for each person to interact with at least twenty peers. Past participants report that the Karma Club has been very effective in opening doors to relevant opportunities.
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May 7 - June 14: Tatum CFO and the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Web-Based Workshop, Meeting the Growth Challenge: A Map Through No Man's Land
Is your company growing fast - but operations are strained? Is service suffering? Are managers stretched and overburdened? Is cash tight, in spite of profitability? Is growth controlling you instead of you controlling it? You might be in "No Man's Land" - a stage of development that all companies encounter after achieving early success. It is the place where the rules you used to start the business no longer seem to work and the effects are disorienting. The program helps you get out of this stage and begin a path to a new level of success. To ensure high quality peer-to-peer discussions, participation is limited to CEOs and Presidents of companies with $3 million to $20 million in annual sales that are experiencing adverse symptoms of fast growth. Contact Marianne Hudson at 816-932-1447 or e-mail: mhudson@emkf.org for more information.
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May 7: AIP Presents: Web Application Development
Presented by AIP-LA and Guidance, this special workshop on best practices for Web application development, presented by Adam Kolawa, Parasoft co-founder/CEO, will describe the components that make up a Web application, then explore the mechanics involved in assembling an effective Web application out of these disparate components. Dr. Kolawa will also examine how Web team members can work together to assemble a reliable Web application as efficiently as possible. Members: $25, Non-members: $35, 6-9 pm, 4136 Del Rey Ave., Marina Del Rey, To RSVP send an email to vkotrappa@guidance.com.

May 10: EA Conference 2002: Rebuilding Blocks for Entrepreneurship
Hosted by the Entrepreneur Association at the Anderson School at UCLA, the EA Conference is a day of education, discussion, and networking designed to help entrepreneurs build more successful organizations. The afternoon's industry panels will allow participants to explore some of today's most exciting growth areas, including biotechnology, sustainable energy, real estate, and social entrepreneurship. Victor Hwang, Larta's COO, will be speaking at this event.
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May 13: Tech Coast Angels Fast Pitch Competition
Tech Coast Angels are hosting their second annual Fast Pitch Competition. The top 15 applicants will present live to a panel of TCA members and business professionals who will rate them on their presentation. The winner will be scheduled for a full screening session of Tech Coast Angels and receive three 2-hour coaching sessions by TCA. Second place will receive two 2-hour coaching sessions, and third place one 2-hour coaching session; both will be eligible for a full screening after coaching if their presentations.
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May 17: California Council of Science and Technology Hitachi California Public Affairs Forum 2002, Innovation at Risk
Research and technology innovation has fueled the rapid expansion of high-tech industries during the past decade, and helped make California's economy the fifth largest in the world. Yet several recent studies, including CCST's Critical Path Analysis, point to a growing science and engineering workforce gap that is threatening the nation's technology based economy. This Innovation Forum will provide the opportunity to bring sound analysis of the technical workforce production process and to bring together business and academic leaders to develop a specific action plan for California. The event, consisting of both presentations and panel discussions, takes place from 8:30 am - 4pm, at the Keck School of Medicine, USC. Please RSVP for this meeting by May 9, by calling 916-492-0996 or by email at innovation@ccst.ucr.e.

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