Venture capitalists are simple people: we’ve either decided to invest, and we are convincing ourselves that our gut is right (aka, “due diligence”) or there’s not a chance in hell. While we may be simple, we’re not necessarily forthcoming, so…
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have discovered that a phenomenon called carrier multiplication, in which semiconductor nanocrystals respond to photons by producing multiple electrons, is applicable to a broader array of materials that previously thought. The discovery increases the potential…
There is still a lot of room for improvement, but this interesting site lists with no charge Venture Capital conferences around the world. goto: Venture Capital Conferences
The first clinical trial of the new system is taking place at a large medical center. Royal Philips Electronics’ (NYSE: PHG; Amsterdam: PHI) Haifa-based subsidiary Philips Medical Systems has devised a new computer imaging technology, the first of its kind…
Entrepreneurs often ask me for a sample business plan they can use as a model for their fundraising efforts. They are surprised when I send them a powerpoint file. Source: Who has time for this?Read till the end and see…
News from Alexadria, Virginia (home of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) today that Google has been awarded a new patent in the wireless arena. It’s far from search related but we still thought it was worth a mention since…
Holiday shoppers spent more online in 2005 than they did in 2004, continuing to steadily steal market share from brick-and-mortar shops, according to a report released last week by Goldman Sachs, Nielsen/NetRatings, and Harris Interactive.Source: Yahoo NewsHoliday shoppers in the…
Since 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press.…
Technology Review picks five important advances in nanotechnology and materials science in 2005 — and one policy issue that could decide the future of the entire field. Source: Technology Review Harvesting Energy from the SunRising oil prices and the threat…
According to The New York Times, Israel’s hi-tech industry has had its best year in nearly half a decade, and is heading toward a full recovery after the dot-com implosion and outbreak of the intifada in 2000, YNET reported. Source:…
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