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Talks, Education Walks?
In
the third of a series of articles on technology transfer,
Larta VOX asks how
universities can protect the integrity of their research
if they are overly dependent on corporate dollars.
 Small
Science Has Big Opportunities
Business
and research leaders from Japan and the U.S. shared promising
nanotechnology research developments and business opportunities
at Larta's Japan
Meets the Nano Republic III conference.
  Marketing
the Real You
Don't
think you need a flashy marketing persona to sell your company.
Most people will see through the subterfuge. It's better
just to be yourself.
 Rohit
Shukla Interviewed on Nanotechnology
Larta's President and CEO was interviewed on World Talk
Radio's Bio
Tech Today program on the future of nanotechnology.
Click
here for archived interview.
Stephen
Rizzone Joins Larta Board
Larta announced the appointment of Stephen R. Rizzone
to its Board of Directors. Rizzone was Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Ortel Corporation, which
was acquired by Lucent Technologies in March, 2000.
 Project
T2
Project
T2 on November 13th is a national conference on technology
transfer. See 30 new technologies being commercialized out
of 12 top universities. $100
discount for Larta VOX readers: enter code JLQ726X when
registering.
Register
now to attend the Project T2 conference!
 Latest
White Paper from Larta Research
Nanotechnology:
What to Expect
Promising breakthroughs, innovative applications, and increasing
federal support and venture capital funding have raised
hopes for the nanotechnology industry, which must overcome
some fundamental challenges in order to realize its potential.
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list of Larta's publications >
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SSTI,
the State Science
and Technology Institute, calls Larta University one of the
"best programs in the country," having "helped hundreds
of entrepreneurs, implemented innovative programs, and assisted
client companies to raise hundreds-of-millions of dollars.
October 29: PwC
#2: Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Stock Compensation, Revenue Recognition, Equity Transactions, and
Research and Development are four areas of fundamental importance
to emerging technology companies and four areas that have unique
and often complex accounting issues. The course will highlight key
accounting and reporting matters and give attendees a working understanding
of the impact these areas have on their business.
Location: Irvine
November
5 and 12: PwC
#3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants are a few of
the equity related areas that give rise to complex accounting issues.
To avoid surprises in your reported results, an understanding of
the financial statement impact for these items is necessary. This
course will discuss the impact of the issuance of these instruments
in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.
Locations: Los Angeles
and Irvine
November
12: Entrepreneurship
Series #6: Finance and Valuation
It is not crucial for the CEO to know the nitty gritty of accounting
principles, but it is crucial for him or her to track the company’s
cash flow and burn rate. This workshop will cover the financial
tools that allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly
and raise the right amount of funding at the right time. Topics
include: developing realistic financial assessments, budgeting and
forecasting, preparing financials for the business plan, how to
be fiscally prepared for foreseeable budget cycles, valuation, and
reporting to financial stakeholders.
Location: Los Angeles
Larta
University's full course schedule >
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Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Communications
Telecom's
Future: Made in China? (BusinessWeek)
At the industry's global confab, the most telling development is
the emergence of Chinese upstarts with the potential to become giants.
more
Communications news
Hardware
The
Lingua Franca Of Chips (Forbes)
The chief technology officer of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices
says that the same applications available on a desktop PC ought
to be as readily available on handheld devices.
more
Hardware news
Biotech
Seeking
a Prescription for Biogenerics (BusinessWeek)
No U.S. laws allow for generic versions of off-patent biotech medicines.
Several forces are now working to change that.
more
Biotech news
Internet
Google
Said to Consider Online Auction of I.P.O. Shares (New York Times
- registration required)
Google is considering holding a massive online auction of shares
early next year in an initial public offering that investment bankers
predict could value the internet search-engine company at more than
$15bn.
more
Internet news
Investments
Finding
Keepers among the Net Stocks (BusinessWeek)
S&P's Internet analyst Scott Kessler has several rated buy,
even though overall he thinks they're mostly fully valued.
more
Investment news
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Events
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This
events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted
and endorsed by Larta.
October
27-30: National
SBIR/STTR Conference
Learn
how your company can get part of the more than $1.6 billion available
to small businesses through government grants and contacts by attending
the National SBIR/STTR Conference and Small Business Tech Expo.
October 29:
PwC
#2: Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Stock Compensation, Revenue Recognition, Equity Transactions, and
Research and Development are among the complex accounting and reporting
issues highlighted in this Larta University course.
October 29:
2004 - A Vision Into Tomorrow's Marketing Methods
The Software Council of Southern California hosts an informative
session that will guide you in planning your limited 2004 advertising
and marketing budget.
October 29-30:
Wireless Internet Data and Enterprise and Applications
UCLA's Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise Consortium presents
a two day event to bring together leading wireless experts from
industry and academia to provide a comprehensive overview of the
Wireless Internet space.
November
4: The
Economics Of California Health Care
The National Association for Business Economics presents an interactive
roundtable gathering of industry leaders sharing in discussions
the perspective of the California health care system and beyond
for 2004. Individuals mentioning LARTA are eligible for a $10 discount
off of the regular $45 fee. This discount will be extended to the
registration cut off date of October 30th.
November
4:
A Master Entrepreneur's Perspective On Success
A Lava breakfast event with John Anderson of the Anderson School
at UCLA. As President and sole shareholder of Topa Equities, Ltd.,
Mr. Anderson oversees more than 40 wholly-owned subsidiaries.
November
5: PwC
#3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants can result in
complex accounting issues that affect your company's financial statements.
This course will discuss the impact of these instruments in terms
understandable to emerging technology companies.
November
6: The
Venture Capital Process
The San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (SDRTA) hosts a workshop
to provide the information, expertise, and knowledge necessary to
prepare you for raising capital from venture capital funds.
Larta's full event calendar
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1993, Larta has been the leader in convening technology companies,
researchers, and investors. We help our clients access the technology
industry through world-class conference and training services, industry
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