August 17, 2010 source:Gigaom Most of the recent research into thermoelectrics has centered around using nanotechnology to design thermoelectric materials that conduct electricity but not heat. In March, researchers at Boston College and MIT announced that they had achieved a major thermoelectric efficiency increase in bismuth telluride by breaking it down and “rebuilding it in a composite of nanostructures in bulk form,” according to Boston College physicist Zhifeng Ren. Other startups appear . . .
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The Cleantech VC Pitch August 30, 2010 | 6:00-8:30 PM 650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto Event Sponsor: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati [ click for more information or to register for the event ] The Cleantech VC Pitch program through VC Taskforce offers an opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking start up funding to pitch in front of a distinguished panel of investors whose investment focus is cleantech. The evening will be exciting . . . Fertility Patients Can Now Use One Screening for Multiple Types of Genetic Diseases Before PregnancyAugust 10, 2010 source: Send2Press Newswire DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. (californiaivf.com), working in conjunction with Gene Security Network (genesecurity.net) leads the field in bringing a new test to patients that combines the detection of single-gene genetic disorders with a 24 chromosome screening. Using Gene Security Network’s Parental Support™ technology, at-risk couples undergoing in vitro fertilization can now test developing embryos for a larger number . . . So, for my first blog, I am sharing with my fellow female entrepreneurs what and how I learned the “language of venture.” Here are a few suggestions that worked for me:  1. Attend pitch sessions. Most angel groups have showcases. (you can Google angel showcase in your area; or if you don’t find any, check out www.vator.com, the www.pitch.com or other online pitching opportunities. (Note: a “pitch” is exactly what it sounds like — you explain your idea in concise, clear language designed to let your potential investor see what you see in the idea with an end goal of getting them to give you money to do it.) I’d also suggest seeking the advice of others in the audience. If you’re lucky enough as I was to sit next to someone who will take the time to critique the pitches for you (my chance meeting was with Ted Driscoll, angel, VC and now friend extraordinaire…), then take advantage of the fact that most have probably seen hundreds of these pitch’s and can focus you on the most effective way to clearly and concisely present your business and connect with potential investors. . . . While recently listening to a deal pitch-review, I watched a number of entrepreneurs selling “a better mousetrap”. Although they had some improvements in their technology- focused value proposition, they failed to understand the inhibitions to adoption in the market. I asked them to focus their attention on the inherent switching costs for customers who are choosing this new alternative solution to a business problem. They did not understand what I meant. mouse trap I call . . . August 2, 2010 source peHUB . . . |
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