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Invitrogen Beats the Biotech Gold Rush
Instead
of diving into a competitive industry, it's sometimes better
to sell products to those who are doing the diving.
 Larta
Awarded Government Fast-Track Status
Larta
has been approved as a pre-qualified vendor on the GSA's
MOBIS Federal Supply Schedule, a streamlined procurement
vehicle for federal agencies.
 Japanese
Entrepreneurs Graduate from Larta Program
Graduating students didn't give valedictorian speeches to
classmates and family members, but instead gave business
plan presentations to leading U.S. business executives and
the venture/investment community.
  Larta
Hosts VC Seminar and Tour
Larta
conducted a seminar and tour on the California venture capital
industry for the Japan Productivity Center Team. Larta arranged
for the team to visit Anthem Venture Partners and several
IT companies, including Peoplesoft.
 Coming
in January from Larta
Federal Technology Funding Guide 2004
Larta's Federal Technology Funding Guide is recognized
as the nation's leading survey on federal government technology
funding. Learn how to apply for and win government grants.
Includes an in-depth look at SBIR and STTR programs, two
critical sources of R&D funds for small businesses.
Don’t miss your chance to receive federal technology
grant money.
Full
list of Larta's publications >
Send comments
and submissions to James Klein, Larta VOX Editor, at voxeditor@old.larta.org
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Larta
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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.
January 15:
Entrepreneurship Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution
Strategies
You’ve
got a great product, but how do you get it to paying customers?
A proper sales and distribution strategy is key to taking a new
company’s product beyond its initial test group or early adopters.
Understanding of the basics of how to sell your product or service
is the first step. Companies have managed to prosper immensely from
building the right alliances, where businesses share valuable assets
ranging from a customer base to marketing activities, from suppliers
and procurement to product development. Topics covered in this course
include: how to sell, getting the most out of distribution networks,
and forming valuable strategic alliances.
Location: Los Angeles
February
12: Entrepreneurship
Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
Many business presentations contain too much of the wrong information
and not enough of the right information. Entrepreneurs and technologists
have to translate complex, broad technology business concepts and
plans into succinct messages that intrigue and interest venture
capitalists, customers and corporate partners. This workshop will
help you effectively communicate your value proposition to your
audience and understanding what audiences respond to. You will have
an opportunity to practice your elevator pitch with mentors and
peers so that you can leave with an effective, tried and tested
pitch.
Location: Los Angeles
Larta
University's full course schedule >
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Stories in Hot Technology Sectors
Biotech
Genentech
Has Success In Its DNA (Forbes)
To say Genentech is having a good year is a bit of an understatement.
In an industry marked by failure of products still in the development
stage, Genentech stands out.
more
Biotech news
Communications
VoIP:
Here, There, Everywhere (Wired)
Fans of Internet telephony will soon have a significantly larger
selection of providers, as some of the biggest fishes in the telecommunications
industry rush to roll out services.
more
Communications news
Hardware
PC
Market to Reach Record Shipment Levels (Washington Post)
Driven by consumer demand and enticing bargains, the personal computer
market is expected to reach "record" shipment levels in
2003 and 2004, according to a report by a market research firm.
more
Hardware news
Software
Microsoft
Loses the Swastika (Wired)
Microsoft said its latest version of Office software inadvertently
contained a font featuring two swastikas, and said it would offer
tools to remove and replace the offending characters from the program.
more
Software news
Internet
Virginia
Indicts Two Men Under New Antispam Law (Wall Street Journal -
registration required)
Virginia Attorney General Jerry W. Kilgore announced the indictment
of two notorious spammers in what he said will be the nation's first
felony prosecution of senders of unwanted bulk e-mail.
more
Internet news
Investments
Uh-oh,
it's the return of the dot-coms (Red Herring - registration required)
Those quirky little companies that made everyone rich (then
poor) are once again the darlings of Wall Street.
more
Investment news
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Events
Calendar
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This
events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted
and endorsed by Larta.
December
15: Homeland
Security and Nanotechnology
The Bay Area Nanotechnology Forum brings representatives from Government,
Industry, and the R&D, Venture Capital and the Investment communities
together to present the latest developments in nanotechnology and
homeland security. This is an excellent opportunity to see and hear
what is being done in the areas of homeland security and nanotechnology,
to learn of funding opportunities and to share insights on the how
this will impact the future of the Bay Area and global economy.
December
16: Phase
II SBIR Proposal Writing Workshop - Targeting the NIH
Have you survived your first NIH Phase I proposal? Are you ready
for your NIH Phase II proposal? Join the NASA Commercialization
Center and Pasadena Entretec and get ready with a one-day workshop
for NIH Phase I awardees to prepare NIH Phase II proposals.
December
17: Digital
Coast Holiday Reception
Digital Coast Roundtable hosts its fifth annual holiday reception.
Join other Digital Coast movers and shakers for a night of food,
drinks and holiday cheer! The major technology and entertainment
organizations in the region are combining their holiday celebrations
into one fun-filled extravaganza. The Digital Coast Holiday Reception
is a tradition for Los Angeles industry leaders. The 2003 Digital
Coast Holiday Reception will benefit America's Baby Cancer Foundation
so please bring a donation for someone less fortunate.
January 13,
2004:
Technology Transfer
Los Angeles Venture Association presents a forum on technology transfer
with Bill Crookston, Ph.D., USC-Marshall School Of Business and
George Abe, UCLA Office of Research.
January 14,
2004: How
to Keep Your Cool in Any Negotiation
This
Women's Advancement Network event features co-author and keynote
speaker Mimi Donaldson, a renowned expert on negotiation.
January 15, 2004:
Entrepreneurship Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution
Strategies
Topics covered in this Larta University course include: how to sell,
getting the most out of distribution networks, and forming valuable
strategic alliances.
January 16,
2004: American
Export Business Intelligence
Organized by Intelligizer, Inc., American Export Business Intelligence
features a top-class line-up of speakers delivering concise and
highly practical presentations, a concurrent mini-exhibition, discussion
sessions, evening yacht cruise, ample networking opportunities,
and confidential business meetings.
Larta's full event calendar
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Since
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
research, and capital-raising.
Companies helped
by Larta have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Larta's conferences
and seminars provide insights to thousands of businesspeople each
year. Larta's weekly magazine on business innovation is read by
over 20,000 people.
www.old.larta.org
Los Angeles Office:
714 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213) 744-1314
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County Office:
2 Peters Canyon Road
Second Floor
Irvine, CA 92606
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