December
10-12
San Francisco |
Creating
the Real-Time Enterprise: This groundbreaking event
is designed to lead the charge in the real-time enterprise marketplace.
The program is developed to provide in-depth details on why
a real-time enterprise is so crucial to all organizations competing
in today's tough market conditions. Through concrete examples
of real-time implementations presented in end-user case studies,
industry visionary keynote addresses and unbiased product and
service value comparisons, this event will provide attendees
with a
solid strategy for streamlining business processes to better
manage customer relationships, sustain productivity gains, decrease
costs and generate long-term profitability. |
November
2
Los Angeles |
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA LINUX EXPO: This event will provide new insight
in the growing technological Linux community and where it is
headed. This operating system created by a grass roots effort
has grow robust enough to be embraced by companies such as Sun
and IBM. |
October
24
Irvine |
Tech
Coast Venture Network Presents . . . Raising
Money: SoCal
Venture Capitalists "The
Full Monty" Come and hear the naked truth about raising
money from VCs in Southern California. |
October
22-24, 2002
Los Angeles |
7th
Annual GBET The Government, Business and Education Technology
Expo 2002- presented by Gateway, brings together the
information technology leaders of Southern California in government
business and education |
October
24
Torrance |
Japan
Meets the Nano Republic II will bring together business
and research leaders from Japan and the Nano Republic of California
to explore current nanotechnology research developments and
future
business opportunities. Dr. Hiroshi Yokoyama, Director for the
Nanotechnology Research Institute of AIST, will provide opening
remarks about Japan's efforts to bring the expectations of the
nanotech
industry to reality. The event will also spotlight successful
nanotech commercialization in Japan, provide information on
how to receive R&D money from Japan, and feature pitches
by Japanese companies who will be available to meet with potential
U.S. partners/investors after the conference. |
October
22
Los Angeles |
Making
M-Commerce Work: Collaboration Strategies for Content Creators,
Network Operators, and Service Providers This executive
event will feature two keynote presentations followed with roundtable
discussion by industry leaders, four breakout panels led by
journalists and other leading analysts of the mobile commerce
world, a luncheon and a closing networking reception. |
October
18
Los Angeles |
West
Coast Business Leadership Conference: many of the most
respected names in business and leadership will gather together
for an unprecedented, single-day event at the Staples Center
in Los Angeles. Produced by Impact Education, in association
with the Anderson School at UCLA, this powerful event will address
the most topical issues in business and world events. You won't
find a more impressive line-up of speakers or a higher quality
of education in a one-day mini-university. |
October
16
Pacific Palisades |
Valuation
for Equity & Debt Financings and Sale of the Company
LAVA/ICC Seminar Series: This Seminar will provide valuable
insight into the drivers to a company's valuation at various
points in its lifecycle with insights from a business valuation
professional, as well as investors and lenders. |
October
16
Costa Mesa
October 17
Santa Monica |
Larta
University: Finance and Valuation: It is not crucial
for the CEO to know the nitty gritty of accounting principles,
but it is crucial for him to track the company's cash flow and
burn rate. This workshop will discuss the financial tools that
allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly and
raise the right amount of funding at the right time. Some of
the topics include: developing realistic financial assessments,
budgeting and forecasting, how to be fiscally prepared for foreseeable
budget cycles, valuation, reporting to financial stakeholders,
and more. |
October
16
San Diego |
Investment
Conference: The San Diego Software Industry Council
(SDSIC) is presenting its eighth annual Investment Conference
on October 16, 2002. This year the conference will be a multi-level
event. We will be presenting companies that are seeking angel
funding as well as those that are seeking follow-on rounds of
financing. It promises to be an interesting group of companies
that will attract investors from around the country. |
October
8
Pacific Palisades |
LAVA
Breakfast Meeting: Featuring
David Gold, Founder & CEO, 99 Cents Only Stores, Inc., Currently
the 29th largest publicly-traded company in Los Angeles, the
99 Cents Only Stores, the oldest single price point store, opened
its first location 20 years ago on La Tijera Blvd., near Los
Angeles International Airport. It has grown to more than 140+
locations in three states. |
October
1-2
Los Angeles |
Mobile
& Wireless Enterprise Summit:
Mobile & Wireless Enterprise Summit- Tasked with deploying
a Successful 2003 Mobile Strategy? Giga's Mobile & Wireless
Enterprise Summit at the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, Los
Angeles, California, October 1-2, 2002 will help you build a
strong business case for mobility in your organization. In addition,
you'll get a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies
available, recommendations on the best development tools and
technologies and hear best practices in mobile architectures.
Register Today! http://mblus.gigaweb.com |
September
26
Irvine |
Tech
Coast Venture Network Presents.
. . Raising Money:
Biomedical Success Stories The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Medical
Company Funding: Panelists will provide an in depth discussion
regarding the “need to know” to successfully complete
a funding package. The various mechanisms for funding will be
discussed and the advantages and disadvantages of each will
be examined. Do not miss this lively discussion! |
September
25
Los Angeles |
Larta
University: Successful Negotiation
Provides participants with a professional, structured approach
to
negotiation that increases the likelihood of success and decreases
adverse consequences of a 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. As importantly,
participants learn defensive strategies that help them recover
from negotiation problems and deal with uneven relationships.
The three hour workshop includes interactive team and individual
exercises that help to consolidate new negotiation skills. |
September
18
Newport Beach |
Raising
the Curtain: The Technology Economy of Orange County
his event marks the official launch of Larta's 2002 Orange County
Report. This latest research report by Larta examines the current
state of the region's health and stability, the obstacles that
curtail its growth, and the strengths which will help move it
forward as a leading economic and technology destination. The
launch will feature a panel discussion of the issues the region
faces, and explore ideas that will enable sustained growth in
the County. The event will also be a networking opportunity
for corporate executives, university administration, service
professionals, entrepreneurs, and other key players in the region
(and those affected by the region).
|
| September
11, 12, 25 |
Larta
University
September
11 (8:30 - 12:30) — Intellectual Property, Costa Mesa
September 12 (8:30 - 12:30) — Intellectual Property,
Santa Monica
September 25 (9am - noon) — Successful Negotiation, Larta's
Office
|
September
10
Irvine |
Life
Science Innovation Conference:
Conference Mission: Provide information and contacts to life
science (medical devices, biotechnology, health care) early-stage
and middle market companies, whether they seek funding or strategic
alliances to further research & development, growth or commercialization
goals. Special emphasis in 2002 is placed on Convergence and
the Federal appropriations for innovation, i.e.
Homeland Security and the SBIR programs. |
| August
22 |
Tech
Coast Venture Network Presents. . . Raising Money:
CEO Panel, Three Tales of Venture Capital Financing:
Chief Executive Officers and Chairmen of Orange County middle
market companies convey their experiences in raising venture
capital financing. These entrepreneurs will discuss the entire
process that they went through in obtaining venture capital
funding |
August
13
Pacific Palisades
|
13th
Annual Venture Capital Panel presented by LAVA: Is
13 a lucky number? Where venture capital is concerned, you will
find out at the Los Angeles Venture Association's 13th Annual
Venture Capital Panel. Learn about what's changed in the industry
and in the venture capitalist's approach to their portfolio
companies from a diverse array of panelists from Southern California
venture capital funds. |
| July
20-31 |
TOOLS
USA 2002
"Where the Best Minds in Software Development Meet"
Want to learn more about Microsoft .NET? Then come to TOOLS
USA 2002 to be held in sunny Santa Barbara July 28-31. The program
is finalized and we feel that this is the most comprehensive
conference yet. |
July
24
Costa Mesa
July 25
Santa Monica |
Larta
University: Managing Your Team: When investors, recruiters
and entrepreneurs intersect to match a startup with experienced
business management, it's a delicate dance of communication,
ego and power struggle that can make or break a company. Many
startups usually have a standard set of weak spots in their
initial management team--a lack of marketing experience, little
to no background in launching or heading a corporation, or technologists
that cannot juggle a business on their own. Even companies with
the strongest potential and IP can become an unattractive investment
decision if the right management team isn’t in place and
if a cooperative team environment is not set. This workshop
will address such topics as compensation and incentives, management
skills, ensuring team follow-through and teamwork, and legal
obligations. The workshop will also touch upon establishing
and working with a board of directors. SCSC Members call (310)
328-0043 for a special 10% discount code! |
July
23
Woodland
Hills |
LAVA/PNG
Annual Networking Event
- oin members from both organizations and guests at this evening
social. |
July
17
UCLA |
The
Nano Republic Conference 2002: The Nano Republic Conference
is a one-day 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 with a focus on its near term developments and
constraints. The Nano Republic Conference will bring together
all current industry segments and the 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 & Diagnostics. |
June
25
Costa Mesa |
Startup
Strategies: 2002 - Don't
miss this opportunity to meet, network with, and learn from
local and Silicon Valley startup experts and entrepreneurs including
Guy Kawasaki, and key members of the entire Garage team. Whether
you're starting your first company or your fifth, you'll benefit
from our up-to-the-minute information about startup and fundraising
trends and practices. Friends of SCSC receive a $50 discount!
Use the promo code SCS when you pre-register online and
receive $50 off the normal pre-registration price of $249. (Does
not apply to registrations day of event.) |
June
19
Costa Mesa
June 20
Santa Monica |
Larta
University: The Business Plan: Balancing Business with Vision:
A thorough understanding of critical areas of business plan
development is essential for startup companies. This session
covers all phases of business plan development including: identifying
the objectives for a plan, understanding what investors look
for in a plan, tailoring strategies for a specific market and
economic context, the value proposition, and addressing the
various elements of the business plan. We will, as a class,
analyze examples of good and bad business plans. SCSC Members
call (310) 328-0043 for a special 10% discount code! |
June
18
Los Angeles |
Recognition
rules may change the way companies train their sales forces
to negotiate with customers, structure their contracts, keep
their pricing data and ultimately recognize revenue. This course
will discuss evolving rule changes and the potential impact
on your business. |
May
23
Irvine |
Tech
Coast Venture Network Presents...Raising Money:
Value is in the Eye of the Beholder Maximizing Your Valuation
in a Down Market: Not only is it challenging to get funded today,
but the valuations are lower than they’ve been in the last
two years. As an entrepreneur, you need to know the current
trends in setting company
values, and the terms you’ll face in negotiating your next
round. If this is your second or subsequent round of financing,
you may have to face lower valuations by potential investors.
How do you prepare for it? What do you say to existing shareholders?
We have an esteemed panel of experts that will share their experience
on what's happening
on valuations in today’s market.
|
May
22
Costa Mesa
May 23
Santa Monica
|
Larta
University - Strategic Planning For Your Venture:
This first session addresses how entrepreneurs take business
inspiration-concepts and ideas, assets, intellectual property,
other proprietary technology-and turn it into a profitable company
through strategic planning. The course will address how to conduct
and invest in market research, assess the competitive landscape,
and decide whether your product and company are viable and ready
for market. There will be an interactive session where attendees
will analyze their basic business obligations, strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats (SWOT), and have an opportunity to
discuss with classmates. SCSC Members call (310) 328-0043 for
a special 10% discount code!
|
May
21
Los Angeles |
PwC:
Financial Accounting Issues for Emerging Technology Companies-
Stock compensation, revenue recognition, equity transactions,
research and development - four areas of fundamental importance
to emerging technology companies and four areas of constant
and rapid change in accounting treatment. The goal of the course
is to simplify volumes of new accounting literature in these
areas to give you a working understanding of how these changes
impact your business and your business decisions. |
| May
13 |
TCA
Fast Pitch Competition: Don’t
Miss This Unique Opportunity to Pitch/Meet Angel Investors.
Network with dozens of Tech Coast Angels (TCA) at a sumptuous
dinner reception. TCA's 53 portfolio companies have received
nearly $500,000,000 of funding. There is no better opportunity
to meet the leading group of angel investors in Southern California.
After the walk-around dinner and wine, watch 'olympic scoring'
of 15 entrepreneur “fast pitches” (50-second summary
of their business plan), rated by investors and business professionals
for presentation style and investment opportunity. A panel of
TCA members will also coach some of the entrepreneurs on how
to improve their pitches. |
May
10
Los Angeles |
2002
Entrepreneur Conference: 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.
Our keynote speaker will be Gordon Binder, founder of Coastview
Capital and the former CEO of Amgen. |
May
8
Orange County
|
Technology
Forecast 2002-2004:
The newly released Volume 1 of the PricewaterhouseCoopers
Technology Forecast: 2002-2004 takes an in-depth look at the
future of enterprise software. These applications are evolving
in response to the imperative faced by companies around the
globe to extend virtually every business process across enterprise
boundaries. Please join PricewaterhouseCoopers as we explore
these trends and their implications for the IT industry.
|
May
9
Los Angeles |
Technology
Forecast 2002-2004:
The newly released Volume 1 of the PricewaterhouseCoopers
Technology Forecast: 2002-2004 takes an in-depth look at the
future of enterprise software. These applications are evolving
in response to the imperative faced by companies around the
globe to extend virtually every business process across enterprise
boundaries Please join PricewaterhouseCoopers as we explore
these trends and their implications for the IT industry.
|
April
25
Irvine |
Tech
Coast Venture Network Presents...Raising Money: What’s
the Secret to Obtaining Corporate Investments and Forming Strategic
Alliances? With VCs sitting
on their hands and angel investors expecting revenue and profitability
at bargain values, where is an entrepreneur to turn? The answer
is corporate investments and strategic alliances. Despite the
funding from this sector dropping over 90% in the last two years,
those corporations still investing are doing so, and aggressively.
On Thursday, April 25, the Tech Coast Venture Network presents
three corporate investors who will disclose the secret to learning. |
| April
13-16 |
2002
SIIA Annual Conference: Trends Shaping the Digital Economy
Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA |
April
16
Los Angeles |
Building
Your Infrastructure: Myths, Realities and Pitfalls-
Your company has grown and it is time
to get real systems. During this course we will review the current
software marketplace, the companies that are providing financial
accounting, ERP and CRM systems, and the differences between
tier 1 and tier 2 vendors. We will review a selection process
that can help guide you through the process of choosing software
and implementation partners. We will share real world examples
of what makes for a successful selection as well as pitfalls
that can derail or cause problems during the process. |
April
11-12
Los Angeles |
The
Business of Technology: Perspectives, Problems, Profitability:
Hosted by the Center for
Management in the Information Economy at The Anderson School
at UCLA, this conference will focus on the key issues facing
the business of technology. What are the successful business
models? What factors are slowing down rapid adoption? How are
technology firms competing effectively? What competitive strategies
are profitable? What new technologies are just now reaching
the marketplace and how will they become profitable? Prominent
technology business leaders will present their perspectives
on the problems facing the information economy today and how
to reach profitability. This two-day conference features 36
sessions focusing on the business of technology, with over 90
speakers, moderators and panelists. |
April
8
San Diego |
Oracle
AppsWorld 2002 San Diego
- Oracle Corporation will be hosting a Small Business Day. This
FREE full day seminar is designed to help businesses with 1-250
employees. It will feature small business leaders, Industry
Editors, Break out sessions and a Networking Luncheon to discuss
the strategies for running an efficient and profitable small
business. |
March
28
Costa Mesa |
TCVN's
Next Forum Event: Raising Money: ~ The New Start
~ Tips from Northern California Venture Capitalists on Funding
in the Post-Recession Economy |
March
20
Santa Monica
March 21
Irvine |
Larta
University - Attracting Capital: What Investors Want From You
This workshop covers the broader aspects of a company's efforts
in attracting capital, from the pitch, to valuation and sale
to cementing a deal. The workshop is led by a panel of investors,
with practice pitch sessions performed. |
| March
12 |
Tech
Coast Angels Chairman To Speak at CCVF Westlake Event -
The Central Coast Venture Forum is pleased to announce its second
event of 2002 -- a Wine and Cheese Reception and Discussion
with Ken Deemer, Chairman of Tech Coast Angels. |
| March
9 |
The
CCVF is proud to be sponsor of UCSB's Center for Entrepreneurship
& Engineering Management's 3rd
Annual Entrepeneurship 101 Conference, "Creating
Value in Turbulent Times." |
March
4-6
Los Angeles |
CTEXPO
- Los Angeles Convention Center, CA |
Feb.
13
Irvine
Feb. 14
Santa Monica |
Larta
University - Breaking it Down: Refining Your Investor Pitch
- This workshop focuses on how to translate complex,
broad technology business concepts and plans into succinct messages
that intrigue and interest an investor audience. The course
will cover how to create the best language for the layman, how
to do an elevator pitch, refining of the business plan and more. |
Feb.
13
Riverside |
Second
Annual UCR Entrepreneur's Conference - The
program is designed to help entrepreneurs increase their odds
of surviving and growing by listening to other successful entrepreneurs.
The keynote presenter is, David Gentry, author of "Six
Characteristics of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs." The
half-day conference is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 at the
Riverside Convention Center. |
Feb.
12
La Jolla |
ENTREPRENEURS'
FORUM Join Guy Kawasaki and a distinguished panel
of Southern California investors to discuss Post Angel
Funding -- one of the most important topics of the day.
Find out what these investors are looking for and what you will
need to secure this vital round of funding. |
January
24
Irvine |
The
Money Is Not Gone, Just Hiding! Find out which
rocks to turn over. Discover what is working in today's market.
Discussions will cover reverse mergers, strategic alliances,
Angels and "Whale Investors", etc. |
Jan.
16
Irvine
Jan. 17
Santa Monica |
Larta
University - Attacking the Market: Marketing and Selling Your
Product A business can fail or
flourish depending on how well its product is marketed and sold.
Effective marketing is about establishing, building or protecting
an organization's reputation and products. This workshop covers
effective publicity, marketing, and sales tactics. |
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