 Technology
By the Glass
An
old strategy for new times. Media, software and hardware companies
are giving consumers the technologies they want in the quantities
they need.
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 Negotiating
Success
Negotiation skills are even more valuable in
today's economy. Eric Klein, a partner in the Los Angeles
office of ShawPittman LLP, and the instructor for Larta
University's upcoming
Successful Negotiation #1 workshop,
discusses the art of the deal.
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 New
from Larta Research: Electronic Games Industry White
Paper
Examines current trends and market conditions in interactive
entertainment, and includes the latest industry statistics,
recent announcements by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, and
analysts' forecasts for the future of the industry. more
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 Now
Available: The Medical Device Industry White
Paper
The U.S.
medical device industry has been a bright spot in an otherwise
gloomy economy. The U.S. medical device industry is the largest
in the world, representing an estimated 5,750 companies and
generating over $55 billion in 2002.
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Technology
Guide Helps Companies Find Government Funding
Larta has published its latest edition of the most comprehensive
resource on government funding programs for technology R&D,
Winning Government Money: 2003 Federal Technology Funding
Guide. Sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation,
the report is recognized as the nation's leading survey on
technology funding by the federal government (over $90 billion
per year), and is indispensable for technology companies seeking
federal funding.
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2003
Nano Republic Conference
Larta's 2003 Nano Republic Conference July 10th is
a leading national conference on Nanotech commercialization.
Industry leaders will cover practical issues of engineering,
design, and integration. Learn about the most promising Nanotech
products and services, and meet companies that are using Nanotech
today.
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May
28: PwC Expert Access #4: Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition continues to be a serious concern
in the financial community, particularly in the tech sector.
This course will focus on the key revenue recognition principles
that can be used by emerging technology companies.
Location: Irvine
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June
3: Successful Negotiation #1
This first session provides participants with a professional,
structured approach to negotiation that increases the likelihood
of success and decreases adverse consequences of negotiation.
Taking a holistic approach, participants learn how to prepare
effectively, how to commence and conduct a negotiation, and
how to use special methods and tactics that professionals
commonly employ.
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
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June
11 & 12: Entrepreneurship Series #2: The Road Map: Writing
an Effective Business Plan
This session covers all phases of business plan development,
including: identifying objectives, understanding what investors
look for, the value proposition, tailoring strategies to a
specific market and economic context, and creating the elements
of a business plan.
Locations: Irvine and West LA
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information >
June
18: Successful Selling: Creating an Effective Sales Process
for Software Companies
This three-hour boot camp helps software companies learn how
to use a defined sales process, and turn the prospect who
is “not looking” into a buying customer. Participants
will create specific and customized scripts to assist in the
selling process, and will learn how to get past the “gate
keepers” and control sales costs.
Locations: Downtown Los Angeles
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The
Glitch In The Tech Turnaround (BusinessWeek)
The weak players in the industry are being forced to
lower their prices or face extinction. The silver lining:
Corporate buyers get more bang for their buck
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File
Sharing Battles (United Press International)
Recording Industry companies have stepped up their assault
on music and video piracy, causing more than a few casualties
in the massive army of file swappers.
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E-Commerce
Sales Rise Nearly 26 Percent (Reuters)
US retail sales over the Internet reached $11.9 billion
in the first quarter of 2003, growing by 25.9 percent
compared to the same quarter in 2002, according to the
Commerce Department.
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Antispam
Measure Gains Steam in House (C/Net News.com)
Antispam sentiment on Capitol Hill is growing, with
a new proposal in the House of Representatives promising
to slap the worst bulk e-mailers with prison terms and
millions of dollars in fines.
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Web
'Shaman' Fights His Demons (Wired)
Tim Berners-Lee, the man who dreamed up the World
Wide Web, is worried that commercial interests threaten
the future of the Internet. Speaking at the International
World Wide Web Conference, he offers a possible solution.
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Paradise
Lost (The Economist)
So far, information technology has thrived on exponentials.
Now it has to get back to earth. Revising Moore's law
for the future of IT.
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This
events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted
and endorsed by Larta.
May 29:
eBusiness Executive Roundtable
Software Council of Southern California invites you to their Executive
Roundtable, a new eBusiness Annual Event featuring three prominent
business leaders from the Orange County's eBusiness community.
The CEOs and top level executives shall confer with their peers
on issues that are affecting their firms' strategic direction
and operation and the eBusiness economy at large.
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June 3:
Technology Forecast 2003-2005: The Intelligent Real-Time Enterprise
As the pace of business quickens, successful enterprises must
continually monitor key business processes and provide accurate
and timely information to decision makers throughout the organization.
These requirements create a need for systems that can provide
this information in real time. These systems, and the enabling
software technologies they rely on, are the focus of Technology
Forecast: 2003–2005, sponsored by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
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June 4:
Software Executive Roundtable
Software Council of Southern California sponsors this moderated
forum featuring Aubrey Chernick, CEO of Candle Corporation.
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information >
June 4-6:
Nanotechnology Boot Camp Series: Basic Nanotechnology for Non-technical
Personnel
An introduction to nanotechnology for non-technical industry executives
who need to understand how this revolutionary technology will
impact the competitive business landscape and their companies'
operations in the coming years.
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information >
June 6:
Seventh Annual Central Coast Venture Forum
Meet over 200 angel investors and venture capitalists at the largest
venture forum held in the central coast. Learn about hot companies
with compelling business plans and exciting technologies with
innovative business models. Meet an extensive network of leading
business principles and investment professionals.
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information >
June 10-15:
Success 101 Business Academy
Young Professionals Global Network (YPGN) will host its first
annual Business Academy where college students and recent graduates
can receive a concentrated introduction to business techniques
and expert guidance in their entrepreneurial endeavors. The Business
Academy will offer instruction, interaction, and outstanding networking
opportunities with keynote speakers, industry panelists and a
Career Fair.
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June 12:
Market Opportunity in Security
The Orange County Chapter of the Software Council of Southern
California presents this panel discussion of market opportunities
in Security. Panelists include Sean Peasley, a Partner in Deloitte
& Touche.
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June 16-18:
NanoBioTech Intellectual Property Landscape
This unique event is designed to provide a powerful understanding
of the nanobiotech competitive landscape, the role IP plays in
that landscape, and where there are commercial “white space”
opportunities in the market.
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June 17:
Getting Government Grants
A detailed workshop on getting SBIR and other federal grants.
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information >
June 23-25:
Nano Engineering World Forum
With its emphasis on the integration of nanotechnology into a
broad range of disciplines, the NanoEngineering World Forum 2003
is a must-attend event for chief scientists and technologists,
engineers, research directors, executives and strategic planners,
educators, and venture-capital analysts.
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information >
June 23-27:
IPv6 Global Summit
The North American IPv6 Global Summit is the premier event
for the world IPv6 community and an international forum for advancing
the development and implementation of new generation Internet
networks, technologies and policies. Industry leaders will report
on services, applications and international initiatives for large-scale
deployment of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
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information >
Larta's full event calendar
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Larta
currently has the following job opportunities available.
Interested
candidates please email resumes to jjohnson@old.larta.org.
Programs
and Events Coordinator
Programs
and Events Coordinator will assist the Programs Director
with producing approximately five conferences and
50 business workshops per year. You will manage all
logistical aspects of conferences and workshops including
venue selection and confirmations, speaker coordination,
vendor relationships, sponsor benefits fulfillment,
and attendee registration. You will also assist in
program marketing efforts including conference brochures,
website development and updates, promotional flyers,
email marketing, and direct mail campaigns.
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information >
Business
Development Associate
Business
Development Associate will assist the Business Development
Director with sales, new business sourcing, and marketing.
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information >
Programs
Marketing Assistant
Programs
Marketing Assistant will support the production of
approximately five conferences and 50 business workshops
per year and play a critical role in the marketing
for these programs. You will create marketing materials
including conference brochures, websites, and promotional
flyers. You will organize marketing and attendee lists
and will also assist with event logistics.
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Since
1993, Larta has been closely involved with cutting-edge business
trends, growing sectors, and innovative companies. We apply this
"insider" knowledge to help our clients find new customers,
open new markets, tackle tough issues, and raise capital.
Companies helped
by Larta have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Larta's seminars
provide insights to 1,000 businesspeople each year. Larta's weekly
electronic magazine on business innovation is read by 20,000 people.
www.old.larta.org
714
W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213) 744-1314
Fax: (213) 744-1791
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County Office
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