Technology Transfer: Turning Swords into Plowshares
	11/14/2001 5:30PM      |  Send this page to a friend.  Westlake Village, CA
	Program Description:
	The Central Coast MIT Enterprise Forum will present “Technology Transfer: Turning Swords into Plowshares” Wednesday, November 14th, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at the Westlake Village Inn. The Forum will demonstrate how companies convert defense-based technologies into commercial products, while also providing quality networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business professionals who seek to raise capital and grow a start-up business. \nThe evening will open with a dynamic presentation by Jim Latty, Director of Business Development at Rockwell Technologies Research Center, addressing the challenges companies face when they reposition aerospace/defense technologies for the commercial marketplace. Then, Lucix, Inc., a Camarillo-based emerging growth company, will present its business plan before an expert panel, which will critique the plan and offer sage advice, war stories and insights into the world of launching an emerging growth company.\n\nMany prevalent products have their origins in the defense and aerospace industry. Examples include cell phones, the Velcro that keeps our children’s shoes together, the Geographic Information Systems and Satellite Tracking Systems using Global Positioning Systems, the GoreTex that keeps us dry and, of course, the Internet. All of these products resulted from the transfer of technology from the federal government (both aerospace and defense) to commercial use.\n\nLatty, is considered one of the leading experts in Technology Transfer through his executive role as Director of Business Development at Rockwell Technologies Research Center. Mr. Latty will provide background on the Technology Transfer process from a defense/aerospace prospective as well as an overview of how these technologies turn into the products we use today.\n\nRoy Baldarrama, CEO of Lucix, Inc., an emerging growth company located in Camarillo, will present an overview of his business, which deploys technologies initiated and demonstrated in a defense lab. Lucix develops Dielectric Oscillators for the Multi-channel Multi-point Distribution System (MMDS) or wireless cable systems and the Local Multipoint Distribution System (LMDS) markets. These oscillators are used to decrease noise in cellular communications where tower size or low power consumption is critical.\n\nAfter the Lucix presentation, an expert panel will critique the company and provide helpful advice for navigating the start-up stage.. The panel includes Mehran Matloubian, Ph.D. Managing Member of the venture capital firm of Smart Technology Ventures; Cliff Numark of O'Melveny Consulting (former President of the San Diego Regional Technology Alliance); INSERT INTO events2 (id, isopen, title, location, briefdescrip, ldescription, date, [current], attendees, map, [time], capacity, reminders, doorpay) VALUES Jim Latty and others Greg Njoes, Managing Partner in the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers will moderate the panel.\n\nAnthony Bell, Vice President of Business Development of Bella-Online had this to say about his recent experience with the MIT Enterprise Forum: “The MIT Forum provided me with a wealth of useful, insightful information, tools, and advice that will directly contribute to optimal business planning, performance, and efficiency, as well as positioning for sustainable, long-term growth.” Mr. Bell went on to say; “The program is an essential sounding board for any CEO who really wants a candid critique of his or her business model."\n\nThe Central Coast MIT Enterprise Forum is a non-profit organization committed to the promotion of entrepreneurial innovation and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. The Forum addresses the critical business issues of emerging growth companies by selecting a panel of local entrepreneurs, as well as business executives and industry experts, to discuss the topics before an audience of fellow entrepreneurs and interested business professionals. The Forum provides a network for entrepreneurs, serves as a resource to the community, and promotes the cultivation of individuals and businesses. The Forum receives funding from its membership and other organizations equally committed to the promotion of the emerging growth business market along the Central Coast. The event cost is as follows: $15 for members, $25 for non-members, $30 for members + guests, $35 for 12 month memberships.\n\nForum Sponsors include PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (National Sponsor); INSERT INTO events2 (id, isopen, title, location, briefdescrip, ldescription, date, [current], attendees, map, [time], capacity, reminders, doorpay) VALUES Arthur Andersen, Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, ELC Technologies, Hatch and Parent, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, Pelago Designs and Santa Barbara Bank & Trust.\n
	When:
	Wednesday, November 14, 2001 5:30 PM
	Where:
	Westlake Village, CA
	Cost:
	Student $15.00 Regular $30.00 At the Door $40.00 Parking $0.00