Technology Events Calendar

Tuesday

Los Angeles Venture Assn.

At the monthly meeting, Steve Sullivan speaks on ‘Leading at Mach 2,’ or how to energize people by instilling a sense of purpose.

* Location: Riviera County Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades

* Time: 7-9:15 a.m.

* Cost: Free to annual members; $45, associate members; $60, nonmembers; $30, students.

* For information: E-mail: info@lava.org; Web: https://www.lava.org

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IHollywood Forum

Dinner and discussion about online music. Speakers will discuss how music technologies MP3 and Napster are changing the music and entertainment business. Featuring Carole Bayer Sager, artist/songwriter; Allen Kovac, band manager; Peter Standish, Warner Bros. Records; Phil Hill, RealNetworks; and latest industry research on impact of Napster usage.

* Location: The Century Club 10131 Constellation Blvd., Century City. Validated parking $6 or across the street.

* Time: 5:30-10:30 p.m.

* Cost: Registration $60. Includes dinner buffet and dessert bar.

* For information: E-mail: zahava@ thehiwire.com; Web: https://www.ihollywood forum.com

Register online or call (310) 815-3883.

Thursday

Vcapital IDealExchange

Vcapital.com and sponsors Red Herring, Arthur Andersen and Venture Economics present the first IDeal Exchange event in Southern California, featuring an investor panel discussion, open Q&A; and the opportunity for five entrepreneurs to be selected to pitch to the panel. Cocktails/networking to follow.

* Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey

* Time: 6-9:30 p.m.

* Cost: $50

* For information: E-mail: rryckman@ vcapital.com; Web: https://www.vcapital.com

June 19

Capital Access and Business Acceleration Conference

Direct Stock Market Inc. hosts this conference to advise entrepreneurs on finding capital resources and other tools to accelerate business growth.

* Location: Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

* Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

* Cost: $495

* For information: E-mail: info@dsm.com; Web: https://www.dsm.com

June 20

Tech Talk Live Series

Town Hall Los Angeles presents Barry D. Libert, partner in Arthur Andersen, co-director of New Economy Value Research Lab, MIT, and coauthor of ‘Cracking the Value Code.’ Libert will speak on ‘How to Decode a Company’s DNA in the New Economy.’

* Location: Le Merigot Beach Hotel, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica

* Time: Noon luncheon

* Cost: $35, members; $45, nonmembers

* For information: E-mail: townhall-la@townhall-la.org; Web: https://www.townhall-la.org

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‘E-nabling Multicultural Business Success’

A conference for minority-owned businesses presented by the L.A. Chamber of Commerce, with information on financing options, filling orders efficiently, finding joint-venture partners and maximizing Internet opportunities.

* Location: L.A. Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America Room, 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles

* Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

* Cost: $20, continental breakfast and lunch provided

* For information: E-mail: vcheung@iwcg.com; Web: https://www.iwcg.com; phone Valerie Cheung at (213) 622-6513, Ext. 325.

June 21

‘Meet the Resources of the Tech Coast’

Tech entrepreneurs and executives can network and meet with the capital, technical and mentoring resources available in this third-annual Tech Coast event.

* Location: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine

* Time: 7:30-10 a.m.

* Cost: $45 in advance; $75 at the door

* For information: E-mail: jdelong@ocbc.org; Web: https://www.ocbc.org

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L.A. Venture Assn.

The group presents a seminar, ‘Raising Capital for the Emerging Growth Company.’

* Location: Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades

* Time: 4-7:30 p.m.

*Cost: $55 members, $65 nonmembers before June 19. Otherwise, $65 members, $75 nonmembers.

* For information: E-mail: judypickettlava@aol.com; Web: https://www.lava.org